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• Research Comittee

  • When
    02/04/2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  Meeting of the Research Committee.  The meeting will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend because of conflicts.

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• FCNI Board Meeting

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    02/10/2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  
  

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• Annual Conference Planning Committee

  • When
    02/12/2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

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• Small Acts, Big Impact, Brewing Compassion: How Intentional Kindness Supports Nurse Well-Being

  • When
    02/26/2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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  • Small Acts, Big Impact, Brewing Compassion: How Intentional Kindness  Supports Nurse Well-Being
    February 26, 2026. 6:00 p.m. Central Time

    Presented by: Barbara Kilbride, MS, BSN, RN and Danielle Lisecki, EdD, MSN, RN

    Description: This session will explore how small, intentional acts of kindness influenced nurse morale, resilience, and overall well-being. Using data from a quality improvement (QI) project conducted at Lee Health, a secular, not‑for‑profit, multi‑hospital system in Southwest Florida, the presenters will share how the system, in collaboration with their Faith Community Nursing (FCN) program implemented a unique wellness initiative. The initiative included the REST (Resilience, Empathy, Support Team) Tea Cart, which was designed to support the spiritual and emotional needs of their staff and has application for faith community nursing practice. 

    Bios: Barbara Kilbride serves as Manager for the Lee Health Faith Community Nurse Program in the Spiritual Services Department of Lee Health in Southwest Florida. She earned a Masters in Health Science from Florida Gulf Coast University and a certification in Advanced Ministerial Leadership. She has over 45 years of nursing experience, and 10 years practicing as a Faith Community Nurse and Educator. She enjoys fostering professional growth and spiritual development with 30 volunteer nurse and health ministry associates in the Lee Health program. Her ministry focus supports women learning to live by God’s Word. 

    Dr. Liseki is seasoned nursing professional with over four decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and professional development. She earned a BSN from Olivet Nazarene University, a Master of Science in nursing education, and a Doctor of Education in adult education from Argosy University, Chicago. She served 16 years as tenured nurse faculty at Joliet Junior College. Currently, Danielle serves as a nursing professional development specialist at Lee Health by advancing practice and professional growth among nurses, as a Faith Community Nurse in the Fort Myers community, and she also teaches a graduate level research course at Olivet Nazarene University.  

    Learning outcomes:
    1.     Describe how small, intentional acts of kindness positively influenced morale and contributed to a healing work environment
    2.     Identify 2 practical strategies for integrating kindness-based wellness interventions to support staff well-being.

   

  
  

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• The Impact of Pet Therapy on Faith Community Nursing Practice

  • When
    03/26/2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095862306
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  “The Impact of Pet Therapy on Faith

  Community Nursing”           

  Presented by: Linda F. Garner, PhD, RN

  Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

  Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Central Time on Zoom

  Description: Pet therapy is a popular form of therapy that is effective and preferred among those experiencing chronic and debilitating health conditions. It is known that animals can bring a sense of connection and healing in healthcare settings. Nurses will learn the benefits of using a therapy animal in a ministry setting. They will also learn the regulation and requirement for a therapy dog as opposed to a service animal.

  Bio: Dr. Linda Garner served as nursing faculty at Baylor University for 40 years and currently serves as Lead Nurse Planner on the FCNI Education Committee.  She served for two years as a missionary and director of nursing in Bangalore Baptist Hospital in Bangalore, India. She has served as the FCN for Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX for more than 20 years and into her retirement from teaching. She is a Faith Community Nurse Educator and volunteers for hospice with her therapy dog. She has served on a variety of committees for FCNI and is the Chair of the Leadership Succession Committee.

  Learning outcomes:

  1.   Differentiate service animals from therapy animals.

  2.  Describe how therapy animals can be used to support patient and caregiver mental health.

  Registration: CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Link is on the home page.

  $20 for Members; $40 for Nonmembers

  
  

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