Christian Science Nursing Field Training

Field Training Opportunities

Our Field Training opportunities are offered in conjunction with Christian Science Nurse Connections. Courses take place at a villa dedicated to Christian Science nurses’ education in Laguna Hills, CA and can be scheduled to meet the needs of the students attending. If you do not see the course you are interested in on our Class Schedule, please contact our instructor, Katherine Napper (knapper@glenmontcsn.com).

Classes Include

Glenmont offers introductory courses and multi-level training in The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing, designed to support students at different stages of learning and commitment.

Link to Our Schedule of Classes

  • Every Day, Loving - What Every Christian Scientist Needs to Know About Christian Science Nursing

    Duration: 5 days
    Suggested Donation: $400-$500 (helps to cover the instructor’s time, lunch, class-book, and supplies)

    This retreat is open to all serious students of Christian Science.

    Members of the Christian Science community join with Christian Science nursing students to explore Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and the Church Manual By-Law, “Christian Science Nurse.”

    With the Christian Science Pastor as our foundation, attendees learn Christian Science nursing standards and practical tips that aid us in fulfilling our duty to our neighbor.

    This course is both:

    • A stand-alone learning opportunity

    • An anchor course to Intro B and The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing courses, Levels I–III

  • Duration: 3–5 days
    Cost: $100 per day

    This is an add-on course that follows Intro A. It goes deeper into the ethics, standards, requirements, and care options of companioning care. Includes the business aspects of being a self-employed contractor.

  • Levels I and II are combined and taught concurrently, with:

    • 18 weeks of classroom instruction

    • Mentoring following completion of Level II classroom instruction

    Each level builds on the previous instruction and prepares students for progressive responsibility in Christian Science nursing care.

  • Duration: 8-week course
    Cost: $3,000

    This course begins with the 5-day Retreat (Intro A).

    Students learn:

    • Standards, skills, and care options of assistive care and light bed care

    • Care of the patient’s environment

    • Nourishment

    • Communication

    Mentoring follows Level II classroom instruction.

  • Duration: 8-week course
    Cost: $3,000

    This level includes a review and deepening of:

    • Ethics

    • Communication

    • Mobility

    • Assessment skills

    Students receive training in:

    • Giving care in a bed or a chair

    • Intermediate cleansing, covering, and bandaging

    • Support for those experiencing immediate care needs

    • Mental needs support

  • Duration: 6-week course (1 week online and 5 weeks in person)
    Cost: $3,000

    This course is usually a one-on-one and includes a review of ethics and skills presented in Levels I and II and combines classroom instruction with mentoring.

    Training includes:

    • Comprehensive care for those with wounds

    • Care for those experiencing mental needs and immediate care needs

    • An introduction to giving care to children

    • Enrichment of communication and assessment skills

    • Courses and fees do not include facility mentoring.

    • All courses require appropriate mentoring for completion.

    • Level IV is not offered at our Villa at this time. Please see our Course Descriptions page for our Ohio classes.

If you have received the required acceptance letter from Glenmont and need financial assistance, please contact the Albert Baker Fund.