The Parish Nurse Program at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria is offering a course during two weekends in March for registered nurses interested in serving as parish nurses.

The “Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Course” will meet March 13-15 and again March 27-29 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria.

Attendance at both weekends is required for successful completion and to earn 60 contact hours from the Illinois Nurses Association.

Interested persons may register or obtain more information by contacting Kay Coate, course leader and manager of the OSF Saint Francis Parish Nurse Program, at (309) 655-6416.