RESOURCES for Parish Nurses/Health Ministers
Sample Job Description
https://www.fcnntc.org/resources/documentation-tools
Course Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
Continuing Education Opportunities
Topics include the role of the faith community nurse in supporting family caregivers; responding to mental health concerns in faith communities; creating dementia-friendly faith communities; food as medicine; culturally congruent practice for the faith community nurse; and the art of listening.
For information and registration, go to: https://www.fcnntc.org/education/online-continuing-education
Participants take part in a brief learning activity such as a PowerPoint presentation, a video clip, a short article, or case study, then participate in group discussion on the chosen topic. Offered free of charge.
For information and registration, go to:
https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/faith-communities/education/#virtual-peer-support-learning-and-conversation
Networking Opportunities
More than 1,600 nurses are using this platform to discuss a wide range of topics. There are many groups, resources, and conversations based on denomination, geography, or general interest topics.
https://westberginstitute.org/community.html
The Catholic Health Association periodically hosts networking Zoom meetings among parish nurses throughout the United States. For a schedule of calls, call in information, and materials from networking calls, go to https://chausa.org/nursing/nursing-overview/faith-community-nursing
Documentation Tools
Liturgy, Prayer, and Spirituality
For the parish nurse/health minister:
For use within the parish community:
This extensive collection includes prayers for liturgical solemnities, feast days and memorials; prayers for advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter; blessings and prayers for health care providers, caregivers, and the sick; prayers and prayer services for meetings; prayers for national and international observances; and video and audio reflections.
Pamphlets and Guides
Advance Care Planning
Ethics