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ILLINOIS

Reclaiming Dignity in a Culture of Commodification
Dates: July 12-14, 2012
Location:Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Description: explore important ethical considerations surrounding developments in reproductive practices and global women’s health through the lens of reclaiming dignity in a culture of commodification.
Sponsored by:The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
Call for Papers information
Abstracts: Due March 1, 2012

INDIANA

3rd Biennial Innovations in Faith-Based Nursing Conference
Dates: June 18-21, 2012
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Description: a faith-based nursing conference focusing on innovative teaching strategies, exploring Christian foundations & world view, and embracing cultural attributes. With topics that include: Education, Faith, Culture, Clinical Practice/Advanced Practice
Keynote speakers include:
     Dr. Josepha Campinha-Bacote, President of Transcultural C.A.R.E. Associates
     Anne Dabrow Woods MSN, RN, Chief Nurse and Publisher Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Medical Research
     Dr. Verna Carson, author of Parish Nursing and Spiritual Caregiving
     Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Editor in Chief of Journal of Christian Nursing
Sponsored by: Indiana Wesleyan University, Nurses Christian Fellowship and Sigma Theta Tau International
Online information: Nursing Innovations (Save the Date flyer in PDF)
Abstracts: Due December 1, 2011

OHIO

Alternative Therapies: A Christian Perspective on Touch-Related Nursing Interventions
Date: March 10, 2012
Location: Rammelkamp Atrium Room R-170 MetroHealth Medical Center Cleveland, OH ( map )
Description: Help participants identify and use therapeutic alternative healing interventions that are within the tradition of historic Christianity
Presenter: Dr. Sharon Fish Mooney
Time: Registration and Continental  Breakfast at 8:30 AM, Seminar begins at 9 AM
Continuing Education Units: Approval for 2.5 CEUs pending
Online information: Alternative Therapies
Cost:

Pre-Registration & Payments:
Registration form can be mailed with a check
Or
Online Registration & Payments are available for an extra $2 fee. Please follow instructions at
www.gracefultools.com/greaterclevelandncf@gmail.com/AltTherapies
Registration and payments will also be accepted at the door; however, preregistration is preferred.
More Information: Email Harriet

TEXAS

Crazy Love: What? So What? Now What?
** Conference FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Dates: February 3-5, 2012
Location: Round Top Retreat Center at Round Top, TX
Directions: Driving - Round Top, TX is on Hwy 237 south of Hwy 290, west of Brenham. Round Top Retreat Center is north of Round Top off Hwy 237. From Hwy 237, turn west on Jaster Rd. Go ½ mile and turn right on Krause Rd. Go ¼ mile and turn left on Andreas Rd. Turn right into the 2nd entrance. Drive on the left side of the 2‐story grayhouse to the 3‐story Inn. ( View Larger Map )
Description: This weekend conference/retreat will include plenary sessions, group discussion and opportunities for personal reflection and networking with Christian nurses and students. Come and enjoy time away from the busy world of work and school to focus on God's amazing love and the difference it can make in your life.
Presenters: Dr. Joel Mathia and Dr. Kathie Rickman
Sponsored by: Nurses Christian Fellowship
Online information: Crazy Love: What? So What? Now What? PDF to download a copy of the complete brochure.
Online Registration Closed
More information: Contact Jane Hall at (254) 772-8174 or Email Jane.

NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

PARTNERS IN CARE -Unity in diversity through Christ - NCFI Quadrennial Conference
Dates: November 5-10, 2012
Location: Santiago, Chile
Description: Networking with other professions and organizations worldwide is important to enable the values and principles of Christian nursing to influence and impact professional nursing practice. The conference will be a time to grow in a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, obtain His partnership and creativity in the art and science of caring and come close to the fullness of God in diversity, and to recognize the importance of unity in diversity as partners in the process of caring worldwide.
Conference Speakers:

For more information see Partners in Care.
To register: Partners in Care Registration Form
Questions? Contact: ncfi-admin@ntlworld.com, or Phone 00 44 (0)141 572 4330 (Scotland UK).

3rd Faith and Nursing Symposium - Religion and Ethics in Pluralistic Healthcare Context
Dates: May 10 – 12, 2012
Location: Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C. CANADA
Description: This international symposium gathers nurses and other caregivers from across practice and academic settings to discuss the interface between religion, spirituality, nursing and healthcare ethics. The symposium features esteemed plenary speakers, concurrent presentations, a public panel and roundtable discussions with leading thinkers in the field. Several recent social trends have rekindled the recognition of the relevance of religion to ethics and nursing. Global migration has resulted in unprecedented religious diversity. At the same time, alternative spiritualities that emphasize personal quests for meaning are increasingly stressed. These social trends have resulted in what are referred to as a post-secular societies, and present an urgent need to acknowledge and draw upon religion and theology from multiple faith traditions in nursing and healthcare ethics. The inclusion of religious perspectives into ethics is needed "at the bedside", as well as in health ethics and policy in relation to regional, national and global health, with particular emphasis placed on disadvantaged, disvalued and marginalized populations.
Plenary Speakers:

For more information or to register see 3rd Faith and Nursing Symposium