# faith communities (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover faith communities. Page: Feed: --- ## [Addressing pediatric vaccine hesitancy – Reader Response](https://www.myamericannurse.com/addressing-pediatric-vaccine-hesitancy-reader-response/) _2026-08-21 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ In response to: Addressing pediatric vaccine hesitancy Dear Dr. Gelinas: In the article titled “Addressing pediatric vaccine hesitancy” published in the July 2026 Vol. 21 No. 7 of American Nurse Journal, you address the rise in parental uncertainty about the childhood vaccination series and vaccines for pediatric patients overall. This piece does an excellent job... ## [The pillars for successful nurse-led innovation](https://www.myamericannurse.com/the-pillars-for-successful-nurse-led-innovation/) _2026-08-21 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ Nurses have a unique set of strengths when it comes to innovation and spinning our ventures — but they also have a unique set of barriers. Although these barriers can be downplayed by others in the entrepreneurial space, they’re real, and some are specific to nursing. The barriers center around five issues: Personal responsibilities (family, schooling) Time... ## [Nursing Is a Profession: Together We Rise with Skill, Scholarship, and Professionalism.](https://www.myamericannurse.com/nursing-is-a-profession-together-we-rise-with-skill-scholarship-and-professionalism/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ The debate about whether nursing truly qualifies as a profession has contributed to turbulence. Recent federal proposals from the U.S. Department of Education have sparked widespread discussion by initially excluding or questioning the classification of advanced nursing degrees... ## [A Legacy of Service and Vision for ONA’s Future](https://www.myamericannurse.com/a-legacy-of-service-and-vision-for-onas-future/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ For the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside the Oklahoma Nurses Association Board and our dedicated members to advance nursing across our state. It has been an extraordinary journey—one filled with collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to strengthening the profession we love. These years have passed quickly, but the... ## [What I Wish Someone Told Me My First Year as a Nurse](https://www.myamericannurse.com/what-i-wish-someone-told-me-my-first-year-as-a-nurse/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ My first code as a new graduate nurse brought on so many different emotions. Everything around me felt overwhelming, and in that moment, I remember feeling underqualified. At the same time, I also felt prepared because I had recognized that my patient was declining quickly and had time to call for help. I had help... ## [Strengthening Professional Identity in Nursing](https://www.myamericannurse.com/strengthening-professional-identity-in-nursing/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ Nursing has evolved significantly over the years, adapting to advances in healthcare, technology, and patient needs. Yet despite these changes, the profession remains rooted in a commitment to caring for others. As nursing leaders, we have an important responsibility not only to prepare nurses for practice, but also to cultivate a strong Professional Identity in... ## [Publish or Perish? Why Not Disseminate—and Protect Our Nursing Workforce](https://www.myamericannurse.com/publish-or-perish-why-not-disseminate-and-protect-our-nursing-workforce/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ In nursing, the phrase “publish or perish” is often used to describe the pressure to produce scholarly work, secure funding, publish manuscripts, and demonstrate productivity. While scholarship remains essential to advancing nursing education and practice, this narrow framing can unintentionally contribute to burnout, particularly for nurses juggling multiple roles as clinicians, educators,… ## [The Nurse Who Pioneered Criminal Profiling](https://www.myamericannurse.com/the-nurse-who-pioneered-criminal-profiling/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ Imagine starting out as a nurse and seeing your career extend beyond the hospital to help catch serial killers. Nurses do incredible work caring for patients and improving health outcomes. With their skills and training, nurses can make a difference in extraordinary ways beyond traditional settings. One such nurse is Ann Wolbert Burgess, Professor of... ## [The Role of the Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist](https://www.myamericannurse.com/the-role-of-the-cardiology-clinical-nurse-specialist/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ A clinical nurse specialist is 1 of the 4 types of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs): clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists. CNSs in Oklahoma can diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing patient management focusing on specialty populations like oncology, neurology, endocrinology, pulmonary, critical care, emergency medicine, or… ## [Faith Community Nursing](https://www.myamericannurse.com/faith-community-nursing/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ A Faith Community Nurse (FCN), is a registered nurse who intentionally integrates professional nursing practice with spiritual care to promote holistic health of the body, mind, and spirit within a faith-based community. This definition is provided by the Westberg Institute, a leading organization supporting and advancing Faith Community Nursing worldwide through education and resource centers.... ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nMLbee23LXM7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Everyone Dies: Expanding the Nurse’s Role in Public Education About Serious Illness, Dying, and Bereavement](https://www.myamericannurse.com/everyone-dies-expanding-the-nurses-role-in-public-education-about-serious-illness-dying-and-bereavement/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ Nurses have always been at the center of some of life’s most difficult moments. We translate complex information, support families in crisis, and help people navigate decisions. Yet even with this proximity to serious illness and death, many patients and families arrive unprepared. Conversations about dying are often delayed, avoided, or framed in ways that... ## [Maximizing Impact: How Nurse Educators Are Shaping the Future of Care](https://www.myamericannurse.com/maximizing-impact-how-nurse-educators-are-shaping-the-future-of-care/) _2026-08-20 · American Nurse Journal · American Nurse_ Nursing has always been grounded in presence. At the bedside, in the community, and alongside patients during critical moments, nurses deliver skilled and compassionate care. Yet, the influence of nursing extends far beyond direct patient interactions. Increasingly, nurses are shaping outcomes through education, mentorship, community presence, and leadership. For many nurses early in their… ## ["Another world is on her way..."](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/another-world-is-on-her-way) _2026-08-15 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ Or, what I learned while trying to cite a thing ## [On audacious dreams, advocacy, and wrestling with the Divine](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/on-audacious-dreams-advocacy-and) _2026-08-07 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ four reflections on two stories from the book of Genesis ## [10 ways faith communities can become safer places](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/10-ways-faith-communities-can-become) _2026-07-31 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ the 4th and final part of the series! ## [Behind the scenes: the books behind the "safety in church" series](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/behind-the-scenes-the-books-behind) _2026-07-24 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ from church history to Black experiences in white-dominated evangelical spaces to patriarchy and abuse ## [From the archives: The camaraderie we can't yet see](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/from-the-archives-the-camaraderie) _2026-07-17 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ Or, consider the Buffleheads ## [What are we carrying when we walk into church?](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/what-are-we-carrying-when-we-walk) _2026-07-11 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ the first of 4 pieces on what makes faith communities safe is live! ## [Cool new books: Whole and Human, by Rohadi Nagassar](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/cool-new-books-whole-and-human-by) _2026-07-03 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ Because we all need some decolonizing meditations for the 4th of July weekend ## [Book #2 is through proofreading!](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/book-2-is-through-proofreading) _2026-06-27 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ go, little rubber ducky, go ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R3pHbfXpz2Qa) _2026-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Have you met bell hooks?](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/have-you-met-bell-hooks) _2026-06-19 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ and if not, may I introduce you? ## [God is not like the social media algorithms](https://growingintokinship.substack.com/p/god-is-not-like-the-social-media) _2026-06-12 · Liz Cooledge Jenkins · Growing Into Kinship_ and she's not petty