The Faith Community Nurse Network provides at least four professional nursing education symposiums each year for contact hour credit. These programs feature perspectives specific to FCN practice and provide attendees the opportunity to learn, share, and network. In 2025, we will offer a mix of virtual as well as hybrid events. Events will be recorded and distributed to those registered.
2025 Symposium Details
FCN Symposiums: 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Central Time
February 13, 2025 (virtual) Immigrants and Refugees: How FCNs Can Help
Did you know that 19% of the US population are immigrants or refugees? These populations are often vulnerable because of the social determinants of health. In this session we’ll learn more about their needs for health care and support.
FCNN Symposium: February 13, 2025 Required Documentation Records for FCNs
Immigrants and Refugees: How FCNs can Help
Virtual: 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Central Time
Description: Nurses have both a professional and ethical responsibility to advocate for social justice and vulnerable populations. Immigrants and refugees are considered some of the most vulnerable. This session provides a broad overview of immigration and the resources FCNs should be aware of.
This symposium addresses these ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for FCNs:
Standard 7: Ethics and Standard 8: Culturally Congruent Practice
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to…
1. Identify the percentages of immigrant populations in Minnesota and the U.S and future
predictions.
2. Describe 5 major needs of refugee, immigrant and migrant communities and individuals.
3. List the top health needs of these populations that FCNs might help address.
4. Identify reliable resources in Minnesota and U.S. including those relevant to any changing
policies regarding immigration.
5. Identify spiritual needs of these populations and ways an FCN might help immigrants and
refugees from a whole-person health perspective, including spiritual care.
These symposiums were designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing criteria for 3 hours of continuing education for RNs. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if the offering meets CE requirements for their profession.
Disclosure to Learners: It has been determined that there are no financial relationships with any individuals in a position to control content of this course.
Registration & Cost
- Cost of individual symposiums (MN FCN $40, Out of MN FCN $50, Non FCN $50, Student $15)
- Save when you register for the full series (MN FCN $145, Out of MN FCN and Non- FCN: $175, Student $55)
- Registration closes 72 hours prior to the program start time. Contact Sam to see if late registration is possible at sam@fcnntc.org.
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This is event is brought to you by our Program Sponsors and Collaborative Partners. Please find out more about them by visiting our Exhibit Hall! Thank you to M Health Fairview and Hospice of the Midwest for sponsoring this specific event!
Other Events
April 10, 2025: (virtual) Honoring Choices & Advance Care Planning—What’s New?
Honoring Choices Minnesota will guide us through the changes in Advance Care Directives and how we, as FCNs, can help individuals ensure their wishes for health care are respected.
June 12, 2025: (hybrid) De-mystifying the revised ANA Scope and Standards for FCNs. This document was revised in 2024. Learn about the changes and network and consult with your colleagues on case studies that help us apply the scope and standards to our practices.
October 9, 2025: (hybrid) Diabetes Update: What FCNs Need to Know
Diabetes is a major health issue in the US. Healthy People 2030 focuses on prevention of diabetes as well as complications. As FCNs we often encounter individuals who have prediabetes or diabetes. There have been many changes in medications, treatment and nutrition. Learn about these from a Certified Diabetes Educator.
“Thanks for making these virtual symposiums so excellent!”
– Continuing Education Symposium Participant
