Adventist Nursing Connection (ANC) is the name of the new website designed specifically to link the world-wide community of Seventh-day Adventist nurses. The possibility of communicating technologically with other Christian nurses on a global scale is a vision of Linda Royer, in association with a group of professional nurses representing education and practice.

With a grant from the former ASDAN (Association of Seventh-day Adventist Nurses), the site—www.adventistnursingconnection.org—is now live. Nurses who log on will find information on nursing practice, patient and staff education, Christian job opportunities, career tips, Adventist nursing schools and nursing history, stories, humor, essays with a Christian slant, Adventist mission opportunities, and much more. There is also a discussion forum on which to share experiences, thoughts, and concerns as well as ask questions pertaining to nursing practice or governance, including ethical or moral dilemmas, making wise nursing management decisions, and promoting health.

The focus is on attracting men and women to the nursing profession and supporting and encouraging those who are in practice. This virtual community of Adventist nurses should prove especially welcome to those nurses who practice in isolated areas of the world. The organizers' first major project was to provide a seminar to health professionals while at the General Conference Session in St. Louis, Mo. The theme was “Disaster Response: Providing Spiritual Support to Victims and the Community.” A report from the seminar is on the website.

ANC needs your assistance in reaching all Seventh-day Adventist nurses with the news of this new virtual community. Contact Linda Royer, M.P.H., M.S.N., project director, at (540) 477-9653, or e-mail: anc@adventistnursingconnection.org

Adventist Nursing Connection news release