Parish Nursing

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A Parish nurse��. Is a specialized type of nursing based in a faith community Does not give �hands-on, direct nursing care� Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention Integrates faith and health Is a health educator Delivers personal health counselling Is a referral agent Trains volunteers Develops support groups Is a health advocate Is a member of a Parish health ministry Parish nursing is a specialized type of nursing based in a faith community. The concept of "parish nursing" grew out of the work of Reverend Granger Westburg in the 1980's. Parish nursing focuses on health promotion and disease prevention.

Other Parish Nursing Sites

• University of Maryland, Faculty of Nursing (Parish Nursing)
• University of St. John's, Faculty of Nursing
• Wellness Works - Other Parish Models
• Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry.