Thank you for your interest in serving with the National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA (NACN-USA).

To complete the volunteer application process, please complete the following three steps:

  1. Volunteer Application & Commitment Pledge – Complete the online form below. A copy of your submission will be been sent to the email address you provided.
  2. Pastoral Letter of Reference – Ask your Pastor, Priest, or Deacon to complete the online reference form.
  3. Character Letter of Reference – Ask someone who knows you well to complete the same online reference form on your behalf.

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link you can forward to your references. You can also access the Pastoral and Character Reference Form here.

STEP 1: Volunteer Application & Commitment Pledge

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
How did you learn about NACN-USA?(Required)

NACN-USA Mission

The NACN-USA emboldens the ministry of Catholic Nursing and upholds the moral principles of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. NACN-USA gives nurses of different backgrounds, but with the same Roman Catholic values, the opportunity to promote moral principles within the Catholic context in nursing and stimulate desire for professional development. This approach to Roman Catholic doctrine focuses on education, spiritual nourishment, patient advocacy, and integration of faith in health.
Commitment to Support the NACN-USA Mission(Required)

NACN-USA Objectives

  1. 1. Promote education in Catholic nursing ethics.
  2. 2. Nurture Spiritual growth.
  3. 3. Provide guidance, support, and networking for Catholic nurses and nursing students, as well as other healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals who support the mission and objectives of the NACN-USA.
  4. 4. Advocate for those in need through efforts which integrate faith and health.

I accept Roman Catholic values and moral principles.

I will assure that my actions on behalf of the Association and in my personal life maintain fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Commitment to Support the NACN-USA Objectives(Required)

A copy of your submission will be been sent to the email address you provided.

Within 60 days, please have your Pastor / Priest AND your Character Witness each fill out the Reference form at https://nacn-usa.org/join/volunteer-references/