April 2008

New NCF brochures are now available
The former “What is NCF?” and NCF membership applications have been combined into an updated brochure. There also is a new NCF Publications brochure, illustrating the resources NCF has for nurses. If you would like to order a quantity of these brochures for a group meeting, conference, or to advertise NCF, you can order these at http://www.ncf-jcn.org/publications/broof.html.

Celebrate National Nurses Week - May 6-12
Materials for National Nurses Week and National day of Prayer for Nurses (May 11, 2008) are available via the NCF homepage at http://www.ncf-jcn.org. Look for the Nurses Making a Difference Every Day and follow the links to resources for your group. Consider having a special meeting and inviting co-workers as an outreach event – do something special to celebrate National Nurses Week!

Nursing in the Church is available at a closeout sale price!
Formerly $19.95, purchase while supplies last for $7.00.

Nursing in the Church is the best of’ Journal of Christian Nursing articles addressing parish nursing issues combined in one volume. It is a great resource for both new and experienced parish nurses.

Chapter topics include: • The Church and Health Care • What Is Parish Nursing? • What Does a Parish Nurse Do? • Models of Ministry • Spiritual Care • Issues in Congregational Health • Ideas that Work

Order online or print the mail in form at http://www.ncf-jcn.org/publications/ncfpress/nic.html. Please pass along the sale information to parish nurses, congregational care staff and anyone else you know who might be interested.

Annual Survey Reminder
NCF will be sending you the annual survey of nurse groups, via email in May. If you are a group leader, be watching for an email with the link to the survey. We look forward to getting an update on your group!

For assistance with group resources, please contact your regional NCF staff member or Email Bonnie Hann.