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While not specifically "chaplain" in orientation, the ministry of Parish Nursing in congregational health has many similarities to the work of Chaplains. Thus, the Deanery for the Chaplaincy is an appropriate residence for the ministry - not for regulation, but for networking purposes. The parish nurse, in collaboration with a faith community's pastoral staff and congregants, participates in the ongoing transformation of the organization into a source of health and healing. Through partnerships with other community health resources, a parish nurse fosters new and creative responses to health and wellness concerns

Parish Nurses/Parish Health Ministries are a ministry multiplier...

The parish nursing practice holds that all people are sacred and must be treated with respect and dignity. Compelled by these beliefs the parish nurse serves with compassion and mercy. When considering health care holistically, a parish nurse can complete the circle and round out the full effect of health care. Parish nursing is an integral part of ensuring that the healing ministry of the church is fully realized. Special training and certification (generally by the state) is required for a nurse to achieve parish nurse status. Contact your state's Board of Nursing to learn more. It is the hope of the Deanery for the Chaplaincy that a viable network of Parish Nurses can be established for a more formal organization to develop and function autonomously. You can be on the ground floor in sharing ideas and experiences; and help shape the future of our network to include medical missions and sharing of resources.

Parish Nurse & Parish Health Ministry Contacts:

Connie L. Jones, RNC Coventry Anglican Church (CANA), Alabaster, AL

Ramona Hovey, RN, FCN S.O.S. Mission at St. Paul's Church (AMiA), Asheville, NC

Jill Witucki, RN Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church (ELCA), Walled Lake, MI

Betsy Zimerman, RN Church of the Epiphany (CANA), Herndon, VA

The Reverend Jeffrey May (Southern Cone) Christ Fellowship (Indpt), Valdosta, GA

 

To be part of the CANA Parish Nurse Network (CPNN), please provide the following information...

  1. Contact the Deanery for the Chaplaincy with your name and contact information to include telephone and e-mail
  2. Be prepared to submit validation of your Parish Nurse credentials and current (active) Nursing licensure from your state.
  3. In your e-mail, please provide us permission to place your name and contact information on both the website and in a CPNN directory.
  4. For Parish Nurses currently leading congregational/Parish Health Ministries, please also provide us an outline of your ministry that we can use and share with other CPNN participants and/or parishes wanting to start a Parish Nurse/Health ministry