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What are we about?
The Nurses Specialty
Group of ACT is an organization of Christian nursing
students, practicing and retired nurses. The purpose
of our group is to provide a safe harbor where
nurses can rest and be refreshed through supporting,
empowering and witnessing to each other. We join all
nurses in their efforts to bring safe, competent and
compassionate care to their patients and clients.
Our goal is to help
our nurses be better prepared to assist people
spiritually, psychosocially, and physically as they
face present day healthcare challenges. For many of
us, the friendships formed in ACT across
denominational lines, with fellow believers in the
healing power of Christ Jesus, have been lasting and
empowering and have followed us throughout life.
Who is invited to attend our Specialty Group
sessions at ACT Meetings?
We
encourage all nurses (students, nurses currently in
practice or retired) to join our group. If you are
interested in growing spiritually; experiencing
physical, mental, emotional, relational and
spiritual healing. Then this is the group for you.
What can this Specialty Group offer you?
All members and
non-members are encouraged to attend ACT Regional
and International meetings. Our group also offers
opportunities presented through conference calls,
workshops, Webinars, local meetings, online meeting
sessions and other ways to share the richness of
healing we find through sharing our individual and
group ministries. Our Group gathers to learn from
one another and pray with each other.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of
this Specialty Group?
One of the opportunities you will have is to make
ACT members and the Internet community aware of your
ministries and your special gifts . Opportunities
exists for education, networking, publishing
articles in our group newsletter and other ACT
publications.
As far as responsibilities are concerned, we strive
to support the vision and mission of ACT, and hope
that all who join us are deeply committed to
enhancing the glory of God and furthering the
healing mission of our Lord Jesus Christ in whatever
way they are called.
ACT Nurses hope that you will feel free enough to
share the ways God has taught you to be a healing
presence in today’s world. And we would also like
the opportunity to share our experience with you as
well!
For more information, please contact the
Nurses Specialty Group Co-Chairs
Ellysha Baker and Kristine Sendelbach at
ACTNurses@gmail.com
The biggest disease today is not leprosy or
tuberculosis,
but rather the feeling of being unwanted, uncared
for, and deserted by everybody.
Mother Teresa
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Dear Fellow Nurses
Our
vocation leads us to share in some of
the most beautiful and profound
mysteries of life. We join all nurses in
their efforts to bring safe, competent
and compassionate care to our patients.
We thank you for your many contributions
to Nursing.
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Florence Nightingale Pledge
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Nurses Litany
Several ACT nurses were discussing with
co- founder Barbara Shelmon Ryan some of
the hardships and frustrations that
nurses experience in the workplace.
Barbara composed the following litany
for us.
Click here to view
the Nurses
Litany
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Gifts of
the Holy Spirit
Perhaps our greatest distinction from
other Nursing Organizations is our
integration of the Gifts of the Holy
Spirit. We share a common belief that
the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are
available to us today- with emphasis on
the Giver of the Gifts.
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Christian Laying on of Hands
We learn,
participate, and teach the Christian
Laying on of Hands. Healing prayer is
not about learning techniques. It is
about surrender to the Divine Healer,
Jesus Christ. Like St Frances of Assisi,
we are His instruments. Healing occurs
through and because of Jesus Christ.
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