Christian Science Nurses Training at Wayside House
Mrs. Eddy states in Science and Health: “Love inspires, illumines, designates and leads the way.” (S&H 454:18-19) The mission of Christian Science nursing, provides a fulfilling opportunity to serve our fellow man. Christian Science nurses are greatly needed across Canada and worldwide. There are currently two ways to learn how to become a Christian Science nurse in Canada.
Le Verger has been one of the options available in Canada and is supported at Wayside House. Le Verger is a Christian Science nursing facility in Switzerland, that offers accredited individualized Christian Science nurses training for students of Christian Science wishing to become Christian Science nurses. Potential students can learn more on this option at: Le Verger – Christian Science Nursing in Bursins
Wayside House also supports the Wide Horizon Inc., Field Training Program, delivered at Wayside House. The training is provided by trainer, Sharon Strong, and is fully supported by in-house mentoring. Potential students may contact the Managing Director, see information below.
Both training models consist of 4 levels. The student’s readiness for training is evaluated by the program offering the training. Once accepted into the program the training consists of a classroom portion, where the trainer and student discuss the ethical, and practical aspects of different situations and the student learns the practical skills, supported by the metaphysical understanding to develop their Christian Science Nursing Ministry. Following classroom work, the student begins working with a Mentor, who works side by side with the student, until they have mastered the skills in the level. This may take place in the field or at Wayside House.
There is a check list of requirements that the student needs to fulfill to move up to the next level of training until they have completed all levels and are ultimately ready to list their name in the Christian Science Journal. It is a wonderful inspiring journey of spiritual growth, and a privilege to witness Christian Science healing.
We can direct you to organizations that may help with funding for training and mentorship periods. If you have questions please call the Managing Director, at 250-598-4521 ext. 4, or send an email to our Business Office – manager@waysidehousevictoria.org.
We also provide ongoing training in the form of in-service workshops, to keep up with current standards, and to keep our skill level up.
