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St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN
| St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter... March, 2004 |
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Dear Viewers, Peace to all in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly"(John 10:10).  The month of March changes from cold to warm with rain and snow as we journey during Lent. Hoping your Lent is spiritually fulfilling. This month let us take a journey with Parish Nurses. |
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What is parish nursing? Who is a parish Nurse? A parish nurse is a
professional registered nurse (RN) with a unique blend of skills and art
of nursing who has a call to serve in the ministry of the church, be
present to the parishioners, and promote faith and health. The role of the parish nurse is seven fold. They are: Integrator of Faith and Health, Health Educator, Health Counselor, Referral Agent, Coordinator of Volunteers, Developer of Support Groups, and Health Advocate. "There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit and there are varieties of services but the same Lord" (1 Cor.12:4-11). The philosophy of parish nursing holds the spiritual dimension to be central to the practice. The philosophy also encompasses the physical, psychological and social dimensions of the practice. Parish nurses must be attentive to their spirituality as to the spirituality of the clients. "Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak" (James 1:19). God is calling his nurses. He does the calling sometimes very gently, persistently and even persuasively. He doesn't take no for an answer. Nurses hear this call in different ways and finally answer the call. "Jesus called the twelve...and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal" (Luke 9:1). | |
| Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN 789 N. Central Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-3280 e-mail: rew@mwt.net |
Copyright © 2001-2007. Revised February 29, 2004. |
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