Christian Science Nurses Training
Support healing in a practical way
Sunrise Haven offers complete and thorough training for Christian Science nurses based on the requirements stated in the Manual of the Mother Church: The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts:
“Christian Science Nurse. A member of The Mother Church who represents himself or herself as a Christian Science nurse shall be one who has a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science practice, who thoroughly understands the practical wisdom necessary in a sick room, and who can take proper care of the sick. The cards of such persons may be inserted in The Christian Science Journal under rules established by the publishers.”
– Manual of The Mother Church, Article VIII, Sect. 31, p. 4
Our training program prepares individuals to become listed in The Christian Science Journal.
Graduates of Sunrise Haven’s Christian Science nurses training program might become Christian Science nurses in a Christian Science nursing facility, at a summer camp or school, or work as private duty Christian Science nurses, providing care and oversight in the home.
About our Training Program
In 2015, Sunrise Haven adopted a training program from Le Verger, a Christian Science nursing facility in Rolle, Switzerland. This training program is accredited by The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organization/Facilities (“The Commission”).
Sunrise Haven’s accredited program provides flexible, one-on-one training. Christian Science nurses are trained to work in any setting. Training is expanded beyond working in a specific facility or in the home.
Le Verger/Sunrise Haven Accredited Program
A prerequisite to applying to the Le Verger/Sunrise Haven Accredited Program is completion of The Spiritual Dimension of Care seminar. To learn more, please call 253-813-2096 to speak with the Christian Science Nurses Trainer.
Training is divided into four levels – Introductory, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced – and two segments: classroom training and on-the-job mentoring. The classroom portion of each level lasts approximately two weeks. A shoulder-to-shoulder mentoring period takes place after each class and lasts as long as necessary to establish confidence and competence.
Classes firmly establish the spiritual basis for care through the study of the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. The Socratic method is used – a form of inquiry and discussion between the student and trainer, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.
Christian Science Nursing Level I
Introductory Course
This course consists of one week of classroom study addressing principles, ethics, and practical Christian Science nursing skills in relation to caring for a patient when minimal assistance with care is needed. A readiness to assist more skilled Christian Science nurses in care of a patient is also included. A flexible mentoring period of Christian Science nursing experience under the guidance of a mentor is available.
Christian Science Nursing Level II
Basic Course
This course consists of two weeks of one-to-one classroom training, practical Christian Science nursing skills, and some practice in real Christian Science nursing situations. The two weeks are then followed by a flexible period of shoulder-to-shoulder Christian Science nursing experience under the guidance of a mentor.
Christian Science Nursing Level III
Intermediate Course
This course consists of two weeks of one-to-one classroom training, practical skills, and Christian Science nursing experience in real Christian Science nursing situations. The two weeks are followed by a flexible period of shoulder-to-shoulder practice of the subjects covered in this level, under the guidance of a mentor.
Christian Science Nursing Level IV
Advanced Course
This course consists of two weeks of one-to-one classroom training, followed by a flexible mentoring period during which the Christian Science nurse student may turn to the mentor for support and/or advice until such time as he/she is Journal-listed.
The Advanced Course is meant for those Christian Science student nurses who would like to broaden their Christian Science nursing ministry into different areas, who might like to assist in mentoring Christian Science student nurses and be fully prepared for Journal-listing.
Schedule
Classes are flexible and scheduled by the teacher and the student at mutually agreeable times.
Tuition
$1,500 | Christian Science Nursing Level I – Introductory Course
$1,500 | Mentoring for Introductory Course
$3,500 | Christian Science Nursing Level II – Basic Course
$3,500 | Mentoring for Basic Course
$3,500 | Christian Science Nursing Level III – Intermediate Course
$3,000 | Mentoring for Intermediate Course
$3,500 | Christian Science Nursing Level IV – Advanced Course
$3,000 | Mentoring for Advance Course
Tuition assistance is available through The Albert Baker Fund.
Sunrise Haven is not currently able to offer support with housing or visas. Students are expected to live nearby or be willing to relocate.