Emeritus Members of LFCNA

LUTHERAN
FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION
(LFCNA)

Emeritus Members of LFCNA

Emeritus member status was created in 2025 and is open to those meeting the following criteria:

The individual has made significant contributions beyond financial support, such as serving on committees, participating on the Board of Directors, or contributing to the broader FCN community, especially in roles as educators.
The individual is a founding member or has maintained membership for at least 15 years.
The individual is 85 years of age or older.

Andrea (Andy) West, Centennial, CO, Region 2

Andy West, from Centennial, CO provided key leadership at the time the organization evolved to the national level. She was one of the first Region 2 directors on the National Board starting in 2011. She continued serving on the Board for several years, including serving as Secretary for some years. Even after leaving her Board position, Andy has remained a staunch supporter of LFCNA and Faith Community Nursing.

Sue Ann Glusenkamp, Janet Mortinsen,
Sheryl Stenseth, Andy West

Lu Vitalis, Fargo, ND, Region 3

Lu Vitalis is best known to most of us for her key role in starting and teaching, for many years, the parish nurse preparation course at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She started teaching there in 1990. Inspired by the vision of Rev. Dr. Granger Westberg, Lu became a leader in Faith Community Nursing education. She contributed to the national parish nursing curriculum development and served as Director of the Concordia College Parish Nurse Center from 1993–1995 and 1997–2000. During her tenure as program director, she provided parish nursing education to more than 1,600 professional nurses from diverse faith traditions, including many LFCNA members. After retirement she continued for many years as adjunct faculty for the program. Recognized as a local, regional, and national expert, Lu advanced the specialty through workshops, synod assemblies, clergy consultations, and church council presentations. She was actively involved in the Health Ministry Association and supported the development of the Evangelical Parish Nurse Association.

She first joined ELPNA/LFCNA in 2016 and will always be a strong advocate for Faith Community Nursing. Lu lives in Fargo, ND.

For a more complete biography written by her friend and colleague, Jean Bokinskie, click here

Lu and Lu with Jean Bokinskie

Barb Hanson, Loretta Lambrecht, Jean Bokinskie, Lu Vitalis, Theresa Wickinheiser, Brenda Bauer

Barb Hanson, Loretta Lambrecht, Jean Bokinskie, Lu Vitalis,
Theresa Wickenheiser, Brenda Bauer

Updated: 1/20/26

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