Indiana Center for Parish Nursing

02/10/2026

✨ Something exciting is in the works for 2027! ✨

The Indiana Center for Parish Nursing is beginning to plan our 2027 Annual Conference, and we’re already thinking about how to make it a meaningful day of connection, learning, inspiration, and practical resources for faith community nurses and health ministry leaders across Indiana.

We’re still working out the details, but we wanted to give you an early peek:

👀 The 2027 ICPN Annual Conference is coming!

Stay connected. We’ll be sharing more as plans take shape.
www.indianafcn.org

What are you hoping to see at the 2027 conference? We’d love to hear your ideas!

Connect with Indiana faith community nurses, access resources, and join our network to support faith-based holistic care across the state.

30/09/2026

“So, what exactly do you do as a faith community nurse?”

Ever been asked that question and suddenly found yourself struggling to explain something you actually know really well? 🙋‍♀️

As FCNs, our work doesn’t always fit neatly into an office, an appointment, or a job description. Sometimes it happens in a few minutes. Sometimes over months. Sometimes it is visible. Sometimes it is almost invisible.

But it is still FCN work.

Our newest Everyday FCN explores how to:
✨ Recognize the FCN work you are already doing
✨ Put your role into simple, everyday language
✨ Make your role visible so people know when to reach out
✨ Open the door to opportunities without feeling like you have to make something happen

And maybe most importantly, remember this: we are called to show up, do our part, and trust God with the outcome.

Know your role. Own your story. Open the door.

👉 Read the full article at indianafcn.org, then tell us: How do YOU explain what you do as an FCN? Share your answer in the comments. Your words might help another FCN find theirs.

https://www.indianafcn.org/everydayfcn/explainyourrole

How Do You Explain What You Do? Ever find yourself stumbling when someone asks, “So, what exactly do you do as a faith community nurse?” This Everyday FCN explores how to put your role into simple, everyday language, recognize the FCN work you are already doing, and make your role visible to oth...

09/09/2026

Sometimes the most important thing an FCN can do is make a connection.

We don’t have to solve every problem—we can listen, recognize needs, connect people with trusted resources, and follow up.

Read this month’s Everyday FCN: The FCN as a Referral Agent: Connecting the Dots
https://www.indianafcn.org/everydayfcn/health-counselor-gfmlk

We don't have to have all the answers—but we can know where to find them. In everyday encounters, FCNs often hear about needs that go beyond what we can provide ourselves. Knowing our community resources, making thoughtful referrals, and following up can turn a simple conversation into a meaningfu...

07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day from ICPN!

06/09/2026

Check out our Alzheimer's Awareness Toolkit for FCNs and Health Ministry Leaders at www.indianafcn.org. https://www.indianafcn.org/monthly-toolkits-1/advancecareplanning-tdad3

Use this toolkit to strengthen your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and enhance your ministry as a Faith Community Nurse. Inside, you'll find educational resources, conversation guides, practical tools, and supportive materials to help you educate congregants, recognize early signs of cognitive cha

03/09/2026

Exciting news for Faith Community Nursing!

The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) has approved a nationally recognized definition of Community Health Nursing—a significant step forward in recognizing Faith Community Nursing as part of community-based nursing practice.

This recognition strengthens the visibility and credibility of FCNs and supports future efforts toward legislative recognition and sustainable reimbursement.

The definition will be published January 1, 2027, and available for use April 1, 2027.

A landmark achievement for community health nursing—and an important step forward for FCNs!

To stay up to date on partner news and professional updates, visit www.indianafcn.org and join our FCN database today!

Connect with Indiana faith community nurses, access resources, and join our network to support faith-based holistic care across the state.

02/06/2026

When was the last time you checked in on the men in your life, not just to ask how they're doing, but how they're really doing?

June is Men's Health Month, a reminder that many men put their health on the back burner. Whether it's skipping annual checkups, ignoring symptoms, or avoiding difficult conversations about mental health, the consequences can be significant.

The good news? Small actions can make a big difference.

Faith Community Nurses can help create a culture where health conversations are welcomed, preventive care is encouraged, and men feel supported in taking steps toward better health.

To help congregations and communities get started, the Indiana Center for Parish Nursing has developed a Men's Health Toolkit with practical resources, education materials, and ideas for outreach and engagement.

This June, let's encourage the men in our families, congregations, and communities to make their health a priority.

Visit www.indianafcn.org today.

07/05/2026

The Power of Nurses 💙
Nurses bring strength, compassion, wisdom, and hope to every space they enter. We advocate, comfort, heal, and care for others during life’s most vulnerable moments.
The power of nursing is not only in what we do but in how we make people feel seen, safe, and cared for.
Happy Nurses Week to all who serve with skill, courage, and heart nurses