Educational Programs

10 03, 2022

Cardinal Turkson as Keynote
Cardinal Turkson as Keynote

Cardinal Turkson as Keynote

Janet Munday2022-03-10T21:17:56-05:00March 10, 2022|Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Our Events, World Congress|

We are excited to announce the keynote speaker for the 2022 World Congress of Catholic Nurses this year is Peter Cardinal Turkson, former Prefect, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Cardinal Turkson will also be the main celebrant for the opening Mass. Don't miss this incredible event with Catholic Nurses from around the globe. We currently have Nurses coming from: Kenya Nigeria Eswatini Ireland United Kingdom South Korea Poland Canada Mexico Ireland Netherlands Pakistan Singapore Italy Japan Come join the excitement! Get More Info Now!

15 02, 2022

Vaccination – A Catholic Perspective
Vaccination – A Catholic Perspective

Vaccination – A Catholic Perspective

Janet Munday2022-02-15T17:55:33-05:00February 15, 2022|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Our Events|

NACN-USA TASK FORCE ON MANDATES & RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE Welcomes you to join us in a discussion with Author Pamela Acker on VACCINATION: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE Description of Live Web Event Pamela Acker is a devout Catholic with a master’s degree in Biology from the Catholic University of America. Pamela worked in the field of vaccine development, specifically with viral vector vaccines, and is very familiar with the controversy regarding the use of the HEK-293 cell line in the development of vaccines. Ms. Acker proposes that the ongoing justification of [...]

13 02, 2022

Spanish Language Flyer for World Congress
Spanish Language Flyer for World Congress

Spanish Language Flyer for World Congress

Janet Munday2022-03-29T12:16:27-04:00February 13, 2022|Educational Programs, In The News, Our Events, Spiritual Nourishment, World Congress|

Share our Spanish language flyer for the World Congress in August 2022. Download Flyer

7 11, 2021

Covid Vaccine Taskforce
Covid Vaccine Taskforce

Covid Vaccine Taskforce

Janet Munday2021-11-18T12:20:43-05:00November 7, 2021|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health|

The National Association of Catholic Nurses, U.S.A. (NACN-USA) Taskforce met to assist Catholic nurses in formulating their conscience and religious exemption application against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Our taskforce developed the following to assist nurses in their thought processes and examination of their personal conscience and religious beliefs: Table of Contents 1. Catholic Magisterium Teaching with notes on conscience, Dignity of Life, Fetal Cells, Right to Life, Aborted Human Foetuses, Mandating Vaccines and Moral Conscience of Human Beings. 3 2. Points to Consider – “Right of Conscience” and “Free [...]

22 10, 2021

Launch of Nurse to Nurse Mentor Program
Launch of Nurse to Nurse Mentor Program

Launch of Nurse to Nurse Mentor Program

Janet Munday2021-10-22T14:43:30-04:00October 22, 2021|Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Spiritual Nourishment|

Currently accepting applications for the Nurse to Nurse Mentor program. As you know, Nursing is a wonderful profession that requires every virtue and blessing to manage the long hours and difficult work. NACN-USA recognizes this and wants to be supportive in your career and life with a new experience through our Nurse to Nurse Mentor Program. The Nurse to Nurse Mentor Program is an ongoing opportunity where you'll get to walk with another Nurse. It will help you discover and deepen your relationship with God and discuss how faith and [...]

29 08, 2021

Vaccine Mandate Statement from NCBC
Vaccine Mandate Statement from NCBC

Vaccine Mandate Statement from NCBC

Janet Munday2021-08-29T10:28:50-04:00August 29, 2021|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Patient Advocacy|

As resources and new evidence continues to be developed, the NACN-USA strives to share those with our members. If you have a Catholic Nurse in your life, consider sharing our website with them and encourage membership. We are stronger together as Catholic Nurses in living out the mission Christ has called us to. If you are not a Catholic Nurse but would like to support our association consider becoming an Associate Member or make a donation. The following is an excerpt from an updated statement from the National Catholic Bioethics [...]

20 08, 2021

Call For Abstracts – 2022 CICIAMS World Congress
Call For Abstracts – 2022 CICIAMS World Congress

Call For Abstracts – 2022 CICIAMS World Congress

Janet Munday2021-10-14T14:26:10-04:00August 20, 2021|Educational Programs, Integration Of Faith And Health, News, Our Events, Patient Advocacy, World Congress|

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2022 CICIAMS World Congress The 2022 CICIAMS XXI Congress will bring together Catholic Nurses from across the globe. Important dates are listed below. Presentations, breakout group activities, and posters are to address one or more of the five objectives. Opens: August 20, 2021 (Memorial of Saint Bernard) Closes: November 30, 2021 Theme: United in Mission, United in Faith Objectives Strengthen the nursing response to the Papal call for solidarity in faith and action among Catholic Nurses (Pope Pius,1935). Promote integration of Catholic teachings within evidence-based nursing practices, [...]

18 08, 2021

Ethical and Religious Directives
Ethical and Religious Directives

Ethical and Religious Directives

Janet Munday2021-08-18T10:40:43-04:00August 18, 2021|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, Integration Of Faith And Health, Patient Advocacy|

The NACN-USA Committee on Ethics and Spirituality suggest that Catholic nurses, whether working in a Catholic or non-Catholic health care setting, know the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) and follow them. This sixth edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services was developed by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and approved by the USCCB at its June 2018 Plenary Assembly. PREAMBLE "Health care in the United States is marked by extraordinary change. [...]

17 08, 2021

Zelenko Covid-19 Prophylaxis Protocol
Zelenko Covid-19 Prophylaxis Protocol

Zelenko Covid-19 Prophylaxis Protocol

Janet Munday2021-08-17T22:30:02-04:00August 17, 2021|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, Patient Advocacy|

Zelenko Covid-19 Prophylaxis Protocol Website: VladimirZelenkoMD.com Prophylaxis is an action taken to prevent or protect against a specified disease. Greek in origin, from the word "phylax", meaning "to guard" and "watching." The NACN-USA does not prescribe specific treatment regimens. Please discuss any treatment choices with your health care provider. A document by Vladimir Zelenko, MD that discusses low risk, moderate risk and high risk patients in regard to COVID-19. This 2 page document with references includes lists of protocols for each level and can fully accessed in a PDF [...]

13 08, 2021

A Guide to Home-Based COVID Treatment
A Guide to Home-Based COVID Treatment

A Guide to Home-Based COVID Treatment

Janet Munday2021-08-17T22:31:16-04:00August 13, 2021|COVID Resources, Educational Programs, In The News, Patient Advocacy|

Step-By-Step Doctors’ Plan That Could Save Your Life. An educational resource from The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPSonline.org) The NACN-USA does not prescribe specific treatment regimens. Please discuss any treatment choices with your health care provider. A Guide to Home-Based COVID Treatment is built on the rapidly accumulating peer-reviewed published medical research, written by practicing physicians with decades of experience treating patients with all kinds of illnesses. We provide a step-by-step guide to medically sound early treatments that have a reasonable probability of success in this emergency [...]