Celebrating 10 Years as NAANA

Please join us for a North American Anthroposophic Nurses Association presentation with honored guest speaker Michaela Glöckler MD

6 February 2022, 2:00PM EST

The Heart- Our Organ of Perception of Soul-Spiritual Qualities 

How is physical healing strengthened from out of this source of strength?

How the principle of "Quinta Essentia" and the meditation for the nurses and caregivers is active within the human heart.

WITHIN THE HUMAN HEART THERE LIVES 

IN RADIANT LIGHT

THE HUMAN WILL TO HELP.

WITHIN THE HEART THERE WORKS 

IN WARMTH-GIVING POWER 

THE HUMAN FORCE OF LOVE.

THEN LET US BEAR

THE SOUL'S FULL WILL

INTO HEART-WARMTH

INTO HEART LIGHT

THEN WE WORK TO HEAL 

THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING 

THROUGH GOD'S SENSE OF GRACE. 

GIVEN BY RUDOLF STEINER TO ITA WEGMAN 1924/25
FOR THE NURSES AND CAREGIVERS/TRANSLATION ASTRID SCHMITT-STEGMANN

anthronursing@gmail.com for questions

The IFAN Steering Committee invites you to an online three-hour seminar.

For details and to register click here

Dear Friends of Anthroposophic Nursing Around the World

When we imagine the situation of anthroposophic nursing, when we collect news and thoughts from our colleagues all over the world, when we listen to the voices of those who are connected in the meditation of the nurses’ verse, then we find a very differentiated and colorful picture. There are severe attacks against Anthroposophy in many European countries, we regret a deep splitting in statements about pandemic and vaccination issues in the anthroposophic communities as well as in our families. We find the awakening of a global consciousness regarding ecological questions. And there are much more questions than answers. 

We look on such amazing and encouraging events like the opening of the beautiful “Haus of Warmth”, an initiative of our French colleagues, or on the multiprofessional IPMT in Colombia with a Pan-South American group of nurses or an international online seminar organized by the University of Chile, or the public anthroposophic conference in Malaysia with more than 1.300 participants! We are at the beginning of long-lasting transformation process. We call it pandemic or climate change – and we know that these are the labor pains of the consciousness soul.  

The IFAN Steering Committee invites you to an online three-hour seminar. The seminar will be held in three languages and three time zones.

In March 2021 many friends gathered to participate in an online program that served to connect and nourish us. We offer this opportunity again to all nurses who feel connected to Anthroposophy to join in the second annual IFAN worldwide online seminar.

Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
including training in Rhythmical Massage Therapy & Anthroposophic Homecare

The Camphill School • 1784 Fairview Road • Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

Tuition is $900. for each 6 day module
Early registration discount of $75. for module 1 is February 1, 2022
NAANA membership discount of $75 will be applied for members

For information about this training contact: ANfoundationcourse@gmail.com

For Registered Nurses & Healthcare Providers

• Module 1 – 6 days • Monday, March 28–Saturday, April 2

• Module 2 – 6 days • Monday, July 25–Saturday, July 30

• Module 3 – 6 days • Spring 2023 

• Module 4 – 6 days • Summer 2023

INSTRUCTORS

Karen Alderfer, RN, BSN, ANS, RE

Janice Balaskas, RN, ANS, RES, RM 

The Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing is given in four six-day modules over two years in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. The training will address the fundamental principles of Anthroposophy, extending particularly to the Anthroposophic view of the human being in health and illness and support of processes of care and healing. This course provides an introduction to the three-fold, four-fold, seven-fold and twelve-fold dynamic relationships of the human being, and of their practical application in nursing care and therapeutic support. Equally important to the practical applications is the path of inner development of the nurse, therapist and caregiver that elevates how we think, feel and enact our work to its highest potential. This aspect will accompany all of the practical work.

The training includes: 
1) External Applications of compresses & poultices.

2) Therapeutic baths such as footbaths, sounding washing & oil dispersion baths.  

3) Rhythmical Einreibungen according to Wegman/Hauschka — a gentle application of therapeutic oils working with the flow of body forms & processes to support health and well-being. 

4) The Anthroposophic Nursing Process as a path of inner development of the nurse, therapist & caregiver.

This Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing is open to all interested individuals to enroll.

At the completion of each module, Registered Nurses receive a Certificate of Attendance in NAANA’s Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing. Healthcare providers receive a Certificate of Attendance in NAANA’s Anthroposophic Homecare Course. 

This Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing will apply for accreditation by the International Forum for Anthroposophic Nursing (IFAN) in the Medical Section of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. IFAN represents national professional Anthroposophic Nursing associations worldwide and serves to support and acknowledge training programs in Anthroposophic Nursing. It guarantees the equivalence of training and further training programs of all institutions that are closely connected to the International Forum for Anthroposophic Nursing in the Medical Section at the Goetheanum, see anthronursing.care/en/

Certification as an Anthroposophic Nurse Requirements
Upon completion of the four-module Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing offered by NAANA, health care providers have the option to continue training in Rhythmical Massage Therapy through the Rhythmical Massage Therapy Association of North America (RMTA of NA).

CLICK HERE to download a PDF that lists the requirements.

The prerequisite for the Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training is the completion of 500 hours in an accredited therapeutic massage training, or licensure in a healthcare profession such as nursing, physiotherapy, medicine or other body oriented health care modality. Students currently pursuing certification in one of the above pre-requisites are welcome to inquire. Questions? email ANfoundationcourse@gmail.com

1) Information provided by the North American Anthroposophic Nurses Association (NAANA) on its website or through its educational offerings (including conferences, courses, webinars, training) is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for medical advice delivered in person by a licensed professional. NAANA provides users (licensed professional nurses, other licensed practitioners and caregivers) with information that is intended for general informational purposes only, and NAANA disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such information. 

Attendance at NAANA courses does not extend the current level of practice of the attendee. It is the responsibility of each individual (registered nurse, licensed practitioner) to consult their state nurse practice act or licensing organization to understand professional applications, and to ensure they are abiding by their individual state/licensing organization’s rules and regulations and are practicing within their scope of practice. Caregivers can only provide care for which they are already certified and/or per workplace protocols. NAANA courses with or without certification do not provide a license to touch. State licensure or certification is necessary for professional practice. This course does not qualify for certification as a massage therapist.

2) Covid policy: NAANA will follow all local and state regulations with regards to COVID including but not limited to indoor masking requirements.

3) Cancellation policy: Should NAANA need to cancel the course for any reason, full student registration fees will be returned. However, NAANA cannot be responsible for any travel expenses paid that are non-refundable.

Participants' cancellation requests must be received in writing (emailed and received) before Feb. 1, 2022, for a full refund, less a $50.00 administrative fee. Cancellation requests received in writing before February 15th will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellation requests after February 15th will not be eligible for a refund, but another person may be substituted for an additional $50.00 administrative fee. Telephone cancellations cannot be honored. Email cancellations will be promptly acknowledged by return email. Until then, you cannot assume they have been received.