Parish Nursing in the Arrowhead Region

  If you would like more information on Parish Nursing in the Arrowhead Region – OR a presentation on this ministry for your congregation, please contact:
Pam Franklin RN, BSN, FCN
c/o Lakeshore
4002 London Rd. Duluth, MN 55804
Phone:  218-625-8332
Email:  Pamfranklin@ecumen.org

  Don’t forget to check out our Calendar of Parish Nurse meetings for the year. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month (except for July and August) from noon to 2:30pm, at a different location throughout the Arrowhead – Giving each area a chance to connect with other Parish Nurses (Sharing and Learning)

 “God is with you in all that you do”   Genesis 21:22

 What is Parish Nursing? Parish Nursing is a blend of nursing and faith. Parish nurses minister through a faith community of individuals and families, using health education and spiritual resources to promote wellness of body, mind and spirit. Each parish nurse develops a practice in response to the unique needs and primary issues of each congregation and its community across the span of life. 
  Parish nurses do not replace any health care services. They are not a substitute for pastoral care, medical care, community health nursing or social agencies, but rather work in partnership with individuals who provide these services.

What training does a parish nurse have? Parish nurses are registered nurses with a current state licensure who are committed to the healing mission of the church and have attended an endorsed Parish Nurse Preparation Course. Mostly all of the Parish Nurses in the Arrowhead have been trained through the PN Course at Concordia College, Moorhead – here is the link for more information on that program: www.cord.edu/dept/parishnursing

What are the functions of the Parish Nurse role? There are 7 roles of the Parish Nurse:
1. Integrator of Faith and Health
2. Health Advocate
3. Health Educator
4. Personal Health Counselor
5. Facilitator/Trainer of Volunteers
6. Referral Agent
7. Developer of Support Groups.
These functions are addressed in the Scope and Standards of Practice for the Faith Community Nurse.

The mission of Parish Nursing:
To challenge the nursing profession to reclaim the spiritual dimensions of nursing care.
To challenge the health care system to provide whole person care.
To challenge the faith community to revitalize its healing mission.

The International Parish Nurse Resource Center , based out of St. Louis, MO is also a great resource Link: www.parishnurses.org