Educators, nurses, and students, Nurses Christian Fellowship is here for you as you follow Jesus in nursing! It’s a struggle to stay spiritually grounded with a heavy and stressful workload. What does it look like to be cared for by Jesus in a job full of daily challenges where you can also be surrounded by all kinds of trauma? Maybe you’ve wondered how to offer spiritual care to patients or how to face an ethical challenge. We will be hearing inspiring stories from nurses and students and g ...
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[Part 2] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor unpacks her definition of spiritual care by sharing stories of discernment and learning in her work with patients and research. Publications by Dr. Taylor “Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a v…
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[Part 1] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor shares how she got her start in researching and teaching spiritual care in nursing. Publications by Dr. Taylor Other authors mentioned in the podcast - Gerald and Betty Winslow - Barb Pesut - Rick Sawatsky Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join…
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[Part 2] Skip McDonald shares how to tell when it's time to leave a toxic space and what it takes when you're called to stay in a taxing role. She shares from her experiences as a mental health nurse and how to develop good support for yourself. About Skip McDonald: https://www.skipmcdonald.com/ Books God's Word and Mental Health Depression: Emergi…
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Jen, NCF Student Ministry Director, shares her vision for planting new ministry for nursing students across the country, empowering these future caregivers with the encouragement and direction of Jesus through accessible and relatable Bible studies and prayer groups. 24in24 is a vision to see 24 new nursing student ministry groups started in the ye…
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[Part 1] Skip McDonald shares her experiences as a mental health nurse, how Jesus has met her in her own mental health, and her thoughts on how mental health care has developed over the years. About Skip McDonald: https://www.skipmcdonald.com/ Books God's Word and Mental Health Depression: Emerging from the Darkness Life Guide Bible Studies: Anxiet…
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[Part 2] Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan teaches the skill and development of self leadership while connecting the dots with resilience and the Christian faith. Nan's Story (Santhiny's sister) The Four Pillars of Resilience (REST) Relationship with God, self, and others Exercise body, mind, spirit Self Compassion or Soul Care Trusting God’s timing JCN artic…
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[Part 1] Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan shares about the hardships and challenges she has faced with the help of the Lord and the encouragement of Scripture. Her journey has led her to research and teach methods of resilience including her R.E.S.T. pillars. The Four Pillars of Resilience (REST) Relationship with God, self, and others Exercise body, mind, s…
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[Part 2] Josh Mays continues to share about some of the harder moments on the job and how he faces them with gratitude and contentment. Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form Groups Nurses: Join a group. Students: Join or start a group. Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect …
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[Part 1] Josh Mays shares how God planted a love for the hospital in him at a young age and has called him to take compassionate action in caring for his patients just like he was cared for as a child. Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form Groups Nurses: Join a group. Students: Join or start a group. Get a professional member…
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Bethany Miller, NCF staff in Virginia, shares about her calling to nursing, heartwarming stories of prayer on the floor, and how she fits consistent spiritual rhythms into her busy schedule. Sunday night Zoom prayer meetings Long Obedience in the Same Direction Fighting Words by Ellie Holcomb Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact …
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Christy Secor, Director of Professional Ministries for NCF, shares personal stories of finding connection and community with God and others during times of hardship and challenge. One of the best tools for combating compassion-fatigue is being part of community! EPISODE RESOURCES ProQOL (Professional Quality of Life) Take the assessment and have yo…
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Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF, shares how staying in the Word allows nurse to be discern opportunities, share the gospel with patients, and face the challenges of each day with hope. NCF Bible Guides Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form Groups Nurses: Join a group. Students: Join or start a group. Get a professi…
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First episodes coming November 2023. Whether you're a seasoned nurse, a nursing student or educator, we are here for you! In each monthly episode, you'll hear from nurses, students, and educators who share how faith in Jesus shapes their patient care, decision-making, and the bonds they form with colleagues. We'll explore topics like spiritual care…
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