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Educating parish nurses

J K Olson1, J A Simington, M B Clark

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton.

The Canadian Nurse
|January 29, 1999
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Parish nursing emerged in the 1980s, connecting professional nurses with faith communities to enhance holistic care. This initiative revitalized the healing mission within congregations, with over 3,000 nurses now practicing.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Care
  • Nursing
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Changes in US government healthcare reimbursement in the early 1980s spurred interest in faith community-healthcare partnerships.
  • Reverend Granger Westberg identified the potential of professional nurses serving parishioners.
  • This led to the development of parish nursing to support the healing mission of faith communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the origins and growth of parish nursing.
  • To highlight the role of nurses in faith communities.
  • To understand the impact of parish nursing on holistic care.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of the development of parish nursing.
  • Analysis of the integration of nursing within faith communities.

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  • Examination of the growth in the number of practicing parish nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • Parish nursing was pioneered by Reverend Granger Westberg in response to healthcare system changes.
    • The model emphasizes reconnecting nurses with their traditional roles in faith communities.
    • Over 3,000 registered nurses are now practicing parish nursing in the United States.

    Conclusions:

    • Parish nursing represents a successful model for integrating healthcare and faith.
    • The practice has grown significantly, demonstrating its value in community and holistic health.
    • Faith communities play a vital role in supporting the healing mission through nursing.