Faith Community Nursing
Missouri Resources
Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministries
http://www.parishnurses.org/DeaconessParishNurseMinistries_216.aspx
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=14115
National Organizations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tools and Resources
http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/Tools%20&%20Resources/index.html
American Nurses Association
http://www.nursingworld.org/search.aspx?SearchMode=1&SearchPhrase=faith+&SearchWithin=2
Description: The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the
only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the
nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 51 constituent member
nurses associations, its 24 specialty nursing and workforce advocacy affiliate
organizations that currently connect to ANA as affiliates. The ANA advances the
nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the
rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of
nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare
issues affecting nurses and the public.
Information Available: Provides various books on Faith Community
Nursing and standards of practice.
International Parish Nurse Resource Center
http://www.parishnurses.org/RelatedWebsites_21.aspx
Parish Nurse Fact Sheet
http://www.parishnurses.org/DocumentLibrary/Parish%20Nursing%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
Description: Parish Nurse, Nurse in the Church, Health
Minister, Crescent Nurse, Congregational Nurse – These terms are used by nurses
that function under the American Nurses Association’s Scope & Standards for
Faith Community Nursing. The difference between these nurses is the
denomination or faith tradition through which they function. The commonality is
the belief that spirituality is an essential element of health. All believe
that in any health situation, spirituality must be purposely nurtured using the
belief structure and rituals of the individual’s faith, culture, and country.
Since 1986, the IPNRC has worked with nurses and communities as they explore
ways to incorporate parish nursing into their faith tradition. Those wishing to
implement parish nurse ministry, can contact staff for consultation, education,
exchange of ideas, and support.
Information Available: Connects faith community nurses to
ministers and their communities
Interfaith Health and Wellness Association
http://www.ihwassoc.org/resources.html
Description: Interfaith Health and Wellness Association
(IHWA) provides support and education for registered nurses who are serving our
community through their affiliation with churches, synagogues, mosques and
other faith-based initiatives.
Information Available: Provides Lending Library services,
health surveys and community resource directory
Health Ministries Association
http://www.hmacofchrist.org/WhatWeDo.htm
Description: Health Ministries Association of Community of
Christ (HMA) is a Good Samaritan health professional organization. Our
projects increase the quality of life for individuals and families locally and
internationally by encouraging a healthy body, mind and spirit.”
Information Available: Provides bulletin inserts and
articles and health and spirituality workshops.
Parish Nurse Center
http://www.carroll.edu/~parishnurse/linkpage.htm
Rural Assistance Center
Rural Faith Based Initiatives
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/faith/
Reports and Publications
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Maximizing Program Services through Private Sector
Partnerships and Relationships: A Guide for Faith and Community Based Service
Providers
http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/Tools%20&%20Resources/partnerhandbook_feb2006.pdf
Successful Strategies for Recruiting, Training, and
Utilizing Volunteers: A Guide for Faith and Community Based Service Providers
http://www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf
Model Programs and Best Practices
American Nurses Association
Faith Community Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
http://nursingworld.org/Books/pdescr.cfm?cnum=15#9781558102286
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