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| The
Parish/Faith Community Nurse |
| Basic
Preparation Program |
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Ministries Network offers a comprehensive and interactive curriculum designed by
leaders in parish nursing from across the country. The standardized
core curricula was developed through the International Parish
Nurse Resource Center, in consultation with the National League
for Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Credentialing Center. The program prepares
experienced registered nurses to provide holistic health care to members of a
faith community. |
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| The
Basic Preparation Program is offered in a retreat location which
includes overnight lodging and meals. The program includes a variety of interactive learning experiences developed to
foster spiritual growth and help participants acquire skills necessary to begin
a parish nurse practice. |
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program includes the following content: |
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The
congregation's role in health |
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The
theology of health |
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Spiritual
assessment and care giving |
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Worship
leadership and use of prayer |
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The
roles of a parish nurse: educator, personal health counselor, integrator of
faith and health, volunteer coordinator, advocate, referral agent |
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Parish
nurse program development |
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Legal
and ethical issues |
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Community
assessment and resources |
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Daily
devotions, a healing service and sharing of faith traditions |
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| Teaching
staff include ministers, counselors, faculty from local universities and
community colleges, and experienced parish nurses. Participants will
receive Arizona Nurses' Association contact hours. |
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| *The
Immersion Course is in a retreat setting and includes lodging, all
meals, course materials and opportunities for personal time in the resort town
of Carefree, AZ (approximately a 45 minute drive from Sky Harbor International
Airport in Phoenix, AZ). |
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