The goal of the Parish Nursing program is to encourage whole-person health through

• Integration of mind, body and spirit
• Increased self-knowledge
• Personal responsibility
• Interdependence among God’s people

Parish nurses affirm the church as a place for prevention of illness or "disease," as they teach and support congregations in living with physical, spiritual, emotional and social "ease."

Each parish nurse program reflects the needs and resources of the congregation and community in which it exists. For example, a parish nurse might:

• Help people connect the dots between faith, lifestyle and well-being.
• Coordinate healing services.
• Offer blood pressure monitoring.
• Help individuals better understand health issues through educational presentations.
• Recruit and train church members for supportive healthcare services. 
• Facilitate healthcare related support groups.

Parish Nursing Resources 

Parish Nursing & Health Ministry 41.31 Kb presents an overview that may be helpful.

The Presbyterian Church USA offers a great collection of parish nursing program resources.

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