The Parish Nurse Program at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria is offering a course this fall for registered nurses who are interested in serving as parish nurses.

The “Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Course” will meet during two weekends, Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 9-11, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 530 N.E. Glen Oak Ave. Attendance at these sessions is required for successful completion and to earn Illinois Nurses Association 31.08 contact hours.

To register or to receive more information, contact Kay Coate, course leader and manager of the OSF Saint Francis Parish Nurse Program, at (309) 282-1649, or send an e-mail to loretta.k.coate@osfhealthcare.org.

The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 18.