LFCNA Individual Membership Eligibility, Criteria, and Participation Guidelines

Basic Qualifications for Membership eligibility includes:

In addition:

• Membership year is from January through December
• A recurring payment option is not available when joining or renewing
• The organization does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or age
• Any variation to the above criteria will be considered on an individual basis

Standard Membership Dues: $40 for 1 year; $60 for 2 years

Criteria for Standard Membership in LFCNA are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license
2.  Preparation: Successfully completed a Faith Community Preparation course
3.  Pay membership dues
4.  A retiree may select standard, lifetime or retiree membership.

Lifetime Membership dues: $300

Criteria for Lifetime Membership are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure: If in active practice, a current RN license is required. If retired from practice, licensure is optional
2.  Preparation: If in active FCN practice, must meet the criteria for Standard Membership.
        An FCN foundations course is not required for a Lifetime Associate membership.
3.  Pay membership lifetime dues.

Associate Membership Dues: $40 for 1 year; $60 for 2 years

Criteria for Associate Membership in LFCNA are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license
2.  Preparation: Has not taken a Faith Community Nurse preparation course
3.  Pay membership dues

Retiree Membership Dues: $20 annually

Criteria for Retiree LFCNA Membership are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure: May or may not have a current license
2.  Preparation: Has met the criteria for standard or associate membership but has retired from both Faith Community Nursing and any other nursing position
3.  Is committed to continued support of LFCNA and its mission
4.  Pay membership dues. NOTE: A retiree may select standard, lifetime or retiree membership.

Criteria for a new Faith Community Nurse are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license
2.  Preparation: Has completed a Faith Community Nurse preparation course in the past calendar year
3.  Will receive first year or partial year (after July 1) membership free of charge
4.  Pays full dues starting the following year for continued standard membership

Half Year Dues for Standard or Associate Membership: $20

Criteria for half year membership are the basic qualifications as above and:

1.  Licensure and preparation: Meets the requirements for Standard or Associate Membership
2.  Joins July 1 or after
3.  Pays full dues starting the following year for continued membership

Membership Participation Eligibility Guidelines:

1.  Standard and Lifetime Standard Members – full voting privileges, can serve on committees and the board of directors.
2.  Associate and Lifetime Associate Members – can serve on committees. Are not eligible to vote or serve on the board of directors.
3.  Retiree member – full voting privileges, can serve on committees and the board of directors.
4.  New FCN – full voting privileges, can serve on committees but is not eligible to serve on the board of directors.

If you are joining, please scroll down to select one of these options and follow the prompts.

NOTE: If you are ineligible for membership or choose not to join, but wish to receive information about our educational events and newsletters, please send an email with that request to lutheranfcna@gmail.com.