Following Jesus in Nursing

Listen as Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner shares her story of her husband’s traumatic brain injury and the deep challenges that followed. Kathy reflects on suffering, faith, and how God met her with strength, hope, and presence in the midst of uncertainty. Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, audio or video file. Send the...

“Sarah” (name changed for protection) shares her story of a medication error and the weight of “When We Make Mistakes.” Listen as she reflects on failure, grace, and how God meets us with mercy even in our hardest moments.   Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, audio or video file. Send them to ncf@intervarsity.org...

Katharine, Associate Director for Student Ministry with Nurses Christian Fellowship, shares her journey through cancer and the ways she experienced God’s constant presence. Living in Minnesota, she reflects on how He remained with her through every moment, faithful and near.   Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, au...

Jane, retired NCF National Director, shares her story of navigating nursing school as her mom’s mental health fails. Listen as she discovers God as her refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1).   Psalm 112:4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046%3A1&version=NIV   Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, a...

Jen Wojtysiak, NCF staff, shares her story of walking through miscarriage and encountering God who sees us when we drown in grief (Genesis 16:13).   Genesis 16:13: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016%3A13&version=NIV   Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, audio or video file. Send them to n...

Tiegan Pfantz, NCF Staff and practicing nurse, shares her story of overcoming shame.    Crises and Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox   Psalm 112:4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20112%3A4&version=NIV   Send us your questions and stories! Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send t...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks about the external and internal barriers that might keep nurses from integrating spiritual care into their practice. Joint Commission jointcommission.org/contactus Code of Ethics for Nurses Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your ques...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, shares some best practices around spiritual interventions and what makes for profoundly powerful impact on patients and their families. Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writin...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, relays simple strategies for busy on the go nurses to spiritually assess patients and begin to explore and understand patients' spiritual needs. Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks about how the Holy Spirit leads us in our spiritual care. How do we know if what we are sensing is from the Holy Spirit? Does the spiritual have any place in our work as nurses? Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your questions about...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks on integrating spiritual care with your nursing practice. How can we do spiritual care naturally as an outflow of who we are? Does it have to take up a ton of extra time or can we incorporate spiritual care with things we're already doing as nurses? Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Se...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks on our first topic under A Deeper Dive into Spiritual Care - Organically Preparing for Spiritual Care Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We...

Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, introduces our season 2 theme - A Deeper Dive into Spiritual Care. Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing Send us your questions & stories! Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the...

[Part 2] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor unpacks her definition of spiritual care by sharing stories of discernment and learning in her work with patients and research. Publications by Dr. Taylor “Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, w...

[Part 1] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor shares how she got her start in researching and teaching spiritual care in nursing. Publications by Dr. Taylor Other authors mentioned in the podcast - Gerald and Betty Winslow - Barb Pesut - Rick Sawatsky 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...

[Part 2] Skip McDonald shares how to tell when it's time to leave a toxic space and what it takes when you're called to stay in a taxing role. She shares from her experiences as a mental health nurse and how to develop good support for yourself. About Skip McDonald : https://www.skipmcdonald.com/ Books God's Word and Mental Health Depression: Emerging from the Darkness Life Guide Bible Studies: An...

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 Ho...

[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...

[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....

[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...

[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 th...

[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 Nur...

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...

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 ,...

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 Ch...