E5: Gratitude and Contentment

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 year 2024.

SIGN UP FOR 24in24 HERE: tiny.cc/24ncf

How to join 24in24:

Pray on the 24th of every month. Sign up here.

Share this vision with others you know in nursing education.

Connect with us if you would like to volunteer, plant a group, or advise as faculty. 

Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form

Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join or start a group.

Membership: Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

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Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

[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: Anxiety

Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form

Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join or start a group.

Membership: Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

[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 article: “Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T.”

Video: Understanding and Supporting Minority Student and Nurse Perspectives

Journal Club “Praying the Psalms as a Strategy for Resilience” 

• Register here for the next event on Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Or view the recording and all other previous Journal Clubs here.

Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form

Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join or start a group.

Membership: Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

[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, spirit

Self Compassion or Soul Care

Trusting God’s timing

JCN article: “Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T.”

Video: Understanding and Supporting Minority Student and Nurse Perspectives

Journal Club “Praying the Psalms as a Strategy for Resilience” 

• Register here for the next event on Thursday, February 8th, 2024
• Or view the recording and all other previous Journal Clubs here.

Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form

Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join or start a group.

Membership: Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

[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 with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

[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 membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

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 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 with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music is Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

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 your results sent to you.
• Explanations of burnout, moral distress, secondary traumatic  stress, and compassion fatigue
• Resources to combat compassion fatigue are also available 

Palo Alto University Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Resources

Beating Burnout

The Daring Way™

• Guides and Resources
• For further support contact Christy Secor at christy.secor@intervarsity.org

Nursing with Strength that Endures Webinar

• 2.0 contact hours of NCPD available (free for NCF members)

Lament Guide

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 with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

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Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

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 professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

Music Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay 

Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

Podcast Website

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, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of self-care in a demanding profession. "Following Jesus in Nursing" is not just a podcast; it's a community striving to live out our faith in one of the most critical and demanding professions.

Connect with us: https://ncf-jcn.org/ | Instagram @jesusnursepod

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Produced by: InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship/USA