World Congress 2022 Video
You are personally invited in this video by NACN-USA President Ellen Gianoli and International CICIAMS President Dr. Khosi Mthethwa. I'm excited! Tell me more.
Caregiver’s Journal
We are proud to share the wonderful work of our member, Deb Kelsey-Davis and her award winning journal, The Caregiver’s Companion. Winner of a second-place award in best front-cover artwork from the Catholic Media Association and a third-place award in general interest books from the Association of Catholic Publishers. From the publisher's desciption: Every caregiver’s story is unique, but one thing you all have in common is that you need to be nourished to have the resilience and compassion to tend to the needs of those you love. The Caregiver’s [...]
Burn and Trauma Nurse Exhorts Prayer
Member Article by Marie Romagnano, MSN, RN originally published through the Divine Mercy website. Watching two residential condominium towers collapse in disbelief that has caused total destruction and sudden loss of life, instantly killing those asleep or severely injuring many-with little or no warning is a cause for prayer for these victims. As a burn and trauma nurse, I watched realizing the magnitude of the medical emergencies as a result of the injuries and inability for rescue teams to reach the injured and dying due to the unstable debris [...]
Joint Statement on Vaccines and Conscience Protection
Joint Statement on Vaccines and Conscience Protection 2 March 2021 It has been over a year since the first diagnosis of COVID-19 in the United States. Due to this pandemic's effects, our society has experienced limitations in personal freedoms to a level we have never known. Social interactions and work environments have been changed by social distancing, masks, hospital and nursing home visitation restrictions and working from home. Freedom of movement about our communities and the nation has been limited by "stay-at-home orders" and mass travel restrictions. The availability of vaccines [...]
Sacrament of the Sick
Quick 3 minute read about the Sacrament of the Anointing of Sick. Can a non-Catholic receive it? Read Full Article »
Redemptive Suffering
Redemptive Suffering - Slide Presentation Download Learn the difference between physical pain, psychological suffering, and symptom distress, along with the types and stages of suffering. Understand the compassionate response and be able to practice redemptive suffering. This slide presentation delivered in November 2019 by NACN-USA's Immediate Past President, Diana Ruzicka, MSN, MA, MA, PHN, RN is available for download and study.
Advocating at the End of Life
Watch this touching and informative video of Columbus, Ohio, Local Council President Chaplain Teresa Sipos, MSEd, BSN, RN, discussing spiritual health care, informed consent, and advocating at end of life. https://youtu.be/AhEPg2Eq9qU
Free Consultation Services on Bioethical Issues
Have you ever needed to ask a question about your nursing practice such as a procedure you were asked to do? Consult with Catholic Bioethics through a free consultation service.
Nursing for Divine Mercy Booklet
Nurses for Divine Mercy Course In recognition of the Holy Year of Mercy called for by His Holiness, Pope Francis, the National Association of Catholic Nurses U.S.A. wishes to draw your attention to Nurses for Divine Mercy, an organization founded by Marie F. Romagnano, MSN, RN in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and an 8-unit Continuing Education (CEU) course and book for nurses approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and read by many Catholic Nurses entitled “Nursing with the Hands of Jesus: A Guide [...]