Partner with ICPN to Teach an FCN Course
Partner with ICPN to Offer the Foundations in Faith Community Nursing Course
Expand Faith Community Nursing Education in Your Area
The Indiana Center for Parish Nursing (ICPN) invites healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based networks to collaborate in advancing the practice of Faith Community Nursing across Indiana. ICPN maintains a Curriculum Partnership Agreement with the Westberg Institute for the Foundations for Faith Community Nursing Course and works collaboratively with approved organizations to support course delivery throughout the state.
This partnership model was intentionally designed to address barriers nurses often face in accessing high-quality Faith Community Nursing education, including limited course availability, travel requirements, and the cost of training. Through collaborative partnerships across Indiana, ICPN seeks to expand access to Foundations for Faith Community Nursing courses, increase the number of nurses prepared in FCN practice, and help ensure participants receive the established Westberg curriculum and educational standards.
ICPN provides curriculum oversight, lead instruction, implementation guidance, and ongoing coordination to help ensure educational quality, consistency, and alignment with applicable requirements and agreement expectations.
Administrative fees associated with course coordination, implementation, and selected modes of delivery, including virtual, in-person, hybrid, and online formats, will be discussed during the application and planning process.
Benefits of Collaborating with ICPN
Offer the Foundations for Faith Community Nursing Course using the current Westberg Institute curriculum through ICPN’s approved educational framework and oversight process.
Connect participants to a growing statewide community of faith community nurses through the ICPN website, Facebook group, and the Westberg Institute Community Forum.
Receive ongoing support through ICPN coordination to maintain curriculum consistency, educational quality, and alignment with applicable requirements. ICPN will provide lead instructional oversight for the course to support consistency, educational quality, and alignment with applicable Westberg Institute requirements
Gain visibility and course promotion through ICPN communications, statewide outreach efforts, and appropriate Westberg Institute community channels to help connect with prospective participants.
Join a collaborative effort committed to excellence, professionalism, and integrity in Faith Community Nursing education and practice.
Organization Responsibilities
Collaborating organizations agree to:
Coordinate with ICPN regarding course scheduling, logistics, and implementation.
Assist in identifying qualified content experts or presenters for selected course modules as appropriate.
Provide an appropriate location and learning environment for in-person course offerings.
Recruit and maintain a minimum enrollment of 10 participants for each course offering
Assist with local outreach and promotion efforts within their organization or community
Share course information through appropriate channels, including the Westberg Institute community page when applicable
Coordinate promotional materials with ICPN prior to distribution
Include both the Indiana Center for Parish Nursing (ICPN) logo and the Westberg Institute logo on approved advertisements, flyers, and digital marketing materials related to the course.
Encourage participants to connect with the ICPN website and Facebook page, as well as the Westberg Institute Community Forum
Provide requested course information, updates, and evaluation data to ICPN for reporting and quality improvement purposes Coordinate registration and administrative processes with ICPN as outlined in the agreement
How to Apply
1. Download and Complete the Application & Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
2. Submit Your Application to ICPN
Email the completed application and required documentation to indianafcn@outlook.com.
3. ICPN Review & Approval: Once approved, ICPN will coordinate onboarding, scheduling, and implementation processes for the Foundations for Faith Community Nursing Course in accordance with applicable agreement requirements.
Ready to Collaborate?
Join us in preparing and empowering Faith Community Nurses across Indiana. Together, we can strengthen the connection between faith and health in communities statewide. Contact ICPN: lfleetwood@indianafcn.org.