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Parish Nursing Development, Education, and Administration

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ISBN-10: 0323034004

ISBN-13: 9780323034005

Edition: 2006

Authors: Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell, Mary Ann McDermott, Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell

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Written by a multidisciplinary panel of experts, this comprehensive text and reference presents a fundamental understanding of all aspects of parish nursing. Divided into three units ? Development, Education, and Administration ? it provides in-depth information essential to understanding the ministry of a parish nursing practice, addresses the core interventions used by parish nurses, and applies recent research findings to their roles and functions. The integration of spirituality and health is described and core interventions used by parish nurses are addressed in the context of the standardized languages of NANDA, NIC, and NOC. This is the only text in Parish Nursing that addresses the…    
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List price: $67.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 8/31/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Development of the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
A Personal Historical Perspective of Whole Person Health and the Congregation
Introduction
In the Words of Granger Westberg
Parish Nurses: A New Idea
Church Leaders as Natural Leaders in Preventive Medicine
The Christian Way as a Foundation for Healthful Living
Why Churches Are Natural Settings for Parish Nurses
A Historical Perspective of Parish Nursing: Rules for the Sisters of the Parishes
The Daughters of Charity of Vincent De Paul: Roots of Parish Nursing from the Roman Catholic Tradition
Rules for the Sisters in Parishes
Conclusion
Uncovering the Intricacies of the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice through Research
Use of the Nursing Intervention Classification System as a Means of Identifying the Work of Parish Nurses
Spiritual Formation for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
The Significance of Spiritual Formation to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
What Is Spiritual Formation?
The Context of Spiritual Formation
Nurturing Spirituality
Another Caveat: Cognitive Defenses
Implications for the Parish Nurse
Conclusion
Nurturing the Self
A Rationale for Self-Care
Who/Whose Do You Think You Are?
Finding the Time to Nurture the Self
Creating the Space to Nurture the Self
Identifying Activities that Nurture the Self
Basic Self-Care Activities
Beyond the Basics: Nurturing the Soul
Calendarizing Self-Nurturing Activities
Using the Arts to Nourish the Self/the Soul
Conclusion
Parish Nursing: A Collaborative Ministry
The Concept of Collaboration
Three Essential Elements of Collaboration in Ministry
Collaboration for and with God
Collaboration with the Pastor and Staff
Collaboration with Congregation Members
Collaboration with Physicians
Collaboration with Existing Ministries
Collaboration with Individuals and Families
Collaboration with Coordinators and Directors of Parish Nurse Ministry
Collaboration with Other Parish Nurses
Collaboration with Schools of Nursing and Nursing Students
Collaboration with Community Agencies
Collaboration with Larger World Movements
Conclusion
The Public-Private Partnership: Expansion of the Ministry
Partnership Considerations: Opportunities and Realities
Educating the Faith Community
Expanding the Possibilities with Public Partners: An Overview of Public Resources
Public Sector Funding: Benefits, Caveats, and Guidelines
Success Stories
Conclusion
The Growing Accountability in the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Early References to Accountability and Parish Nursing
Context of Accountability for the Profession of Parish Nursing
Parish Nursing's Call to Be Accountable
Parish Nurse Documentation
Conclusion
Challenges to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Challenge: Unceasing Inspiration
Challenge: Being Moldable, Yet Able to Maintain Shape
Challenge: Understanding There Will Never Be Enough
Challenge: Knowing What You Are Called to Do and What You Can Do
Challenge: Communicating Often and Clearly
Challenge: Learning How to Partner Without Assuming the Work of Others
Challenge: Developing an Adequate Infrastructure to Sustain the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Challenge: Continuing to Create the Body of Knowledge Particular to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Educational Preparation for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
You Teach Who You Are: A Lesson Plan for the Parish Nurse Educator
Four Teachers in Your Life
Role Models for Teaching from Life and from Scripture
Metaphor to Describe Teachers/Teaching
Teaching as Vocation
Born to Teach: An Experience of Deep Gladness
Evaluation: Expectations Influence Behavioral Outcomes
Best Parish Nurse Educator Practices
Conclusion
Parish Nurse Curricula
Historical Overview of Curricula Development
Parish Nurse Resource Center as Consultant and Convener of Curricula Development
Early Diversity of Educational Programming
Initiation of a Self-Regulatory Process
Partners for Curriculum Development
Parish Nurse Educator Preparation and Partnering
Finding Meaningful Language for the Curricula
Scope and Standards of Parish Nursing Practice
Curricula Update and Revisions
International Parish Nurse Resource Center
Current Program Management and Offerings
Future Development of Evidence-Based Curricula
Dissemination of Findings
Conclusion
Developing Dual Competencies: A Personal Perspective
In Pursuit of Excellence
Rationale for Dual Competencies
Personal Professional Competency as Both Nurse and Minister
Professional and Personal Faith Development
Embodiment of Integration: Four Keys to Success
Curriculum Integration
Reflections
Conclusion
Competencies in Parish Nursing Practice
Defining Competency
Dimensions of Competency
Types of Competency
Competency Development
Body
Mind
Spirit
Conclusion
Learning to Pray
Introduction
Exploration of Prayer
Embarking on the Journey
Use of Prayer
Involving the Faith Community
Prayer Practices for Self-Care
Conclusion
Mentoring the Parish Nurse
Characteristics of the Mentor
Benefits of Mentoring
Strategies for Effective Mentoring
Mentoring Strategies for All Encounters
Conclusion
Encouraging the Heart of Parish Nurse Ministry: The Sabbatical Renewal Leave
Planning and Communication for a Sabbatical Leave
Personal Challenges during a Sabbatical Leave
Sabbath Time: A Reflection on an Opportunity to Value Regular, Deliberative Visioning for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Insights on Visioning and Evaluating Parish Nursing Practice
Conclusion
Distance Delivery of Parish Nurse Education
Online Courses: Advantages and Challenges
Distance Delivery via Interactive Video Conferencing
Conclusion
Challenges to Parish Nurse Education
The Challenge of Mindset
The Challenge of Infrastructure and Resources
The Challenge of Inspiration and Vision
The Challenge of Clarity in Our Language and in All Our Communication
Administration of the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Administration of Parish Nursing: Describing the Roles
Historical Overview and Development of the Parish Nurse Coordinator Role
Coordinator Role and Responsibilities Defined
Considerations in Defining the Parish Nurse Coordinator Role
Barriers to the Parish Nurse Coordinator Role
Leadership and the Parish Nurse Coordinator
Ongoing Development of Parish Nurses
Parish Nurse Coordinator Support
Lessons Learned
Conclusion
Quality of the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice in an Outcomes Environment
Nursing, Parish Nursing, and Quality
Conclusion
Parish Nurse Coordinator: Working with Congregations and Clergy in Fostering the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
The Benefits of a Partnership with a Healthcare Institution
Capacities of the Parish Nurse Coordinator in Working Effectively with Clergy and Congregations
Development of a Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
The Importance of Developing a Protocol for Working with Congregations
Recommendations for Relationship Development
Policies and Procedures for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Definitions
Policy and Procedure Format
Development and Revision
Compliance
A Policy Team/Committee Approach
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Intradepartmental Policy and Procedure Development for an Organization-Supported Parish Nurse Department
Organizational, Departmental, and Site (Congregational) Policies
Policy and Procedure Manual
Conclusion
Building a Parish Nurse Network: A Case Study
A Compelling Case for Networking
An Experience of Building a Regional Parish Nurse Network: Initial Steps
The Institutional Cultures that Constitute the NPNM Networking Infrastructure
Weaving Parish Nursing into an Enduring Networking Structure
Conclusion
Working with Underserved Congregations: A Case Study
Context
The Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice and the Underserved
The McFarland Institute Church (Parish) Nurse Program
Lessons Learned
Conclusion
Grant Writing for Parish Nurses and Parish Nurse Coordinators
Considerations in Preparing to Write
Writing the Grant Proposal
Conclusion
The Waterwheel Model of Spiritual Leadership
The Framework of the Waterwheel
The Driving Force that Makes the Waterwheel Function: Continuous Learning
Spiritual Leaders Actualize Sustaining Capacities: The Buckets
Spiritual Leaders Foster Capacity Building in Others: The Ripples
Conclusion
Challenges to the Administration of the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Challenge: Role Clarity, Mindset, Communication
Challenge: Inspiration, Vision, and Mission for Parish Nurse Coordinators/Managers
Challenge: Is it No Margin, No Mission? Or No Mission, No Margin?
Challenge: Keeping it all Together
Challenge: Learning How to Develop and Sustain Relationships with Congregations in an Environment of Constant Change
Challenge: Identifying What Constitutes Quality in the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Postscript: A Future Vision for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Appendixes
A Comparison of Selected Parish Nursing Studies
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse as Used Several Times a Day/Daily or About Once a Day by Rank Order (n = 1161)
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse Respondents as Used Several Times a Day or About Once a Day by Domain and Class (n = 1161)
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse Respondents as Used Weekly by Rank Order (n = 1161)
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse Respondents as Used Weekly by Domain and Class (n = 1161)
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse Respondents as Used Monthly by Rank Order (n = 1161)
Nursing Interventions Selected by Parish Nurse Respondents as Used Monthly by Domain and Class (n = 1161)
Combined Set of Interventions Derived from Nursing Interventions Selected as the Top 30 Interventions Used Several Times a Day/Daily, Weekly, and Monthly
Nursing Interventions Written-in by Parish Nurse Respondents as Essential or Core to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice by Rank Order (n = 977)
Nursing Interventions Written-in by Parish Nurse Respondents as Essential or Core to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice by Domain and Class (n = 977)
Interventions Not Considered Essential to the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Nurturing the Self Through the Arts: A Reflection on Personal Well-Being
Proposed Format for Curriculum Revision of the Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Course
21 Ways to Refresh Your Prayer Life by Betsy Lee
Bible Verses that Address Specific Situations
Questions for Reflection or Discussion
Lay Professional/Program Staff Sabbatical Leave Policy
First Congregational Letter: SPRC Announces First Sabbatical Leave
Second Congregational Letter: Questions and Answers About Sabbatical for Parish Nurse
Parish Nurse Sabbatical Leave: Financial Report
Questions for Congregational Exploration: March 2000 Newsletter Article
Worship Dedication and Blessing for Parish Nurse Sabbatical March 6, 2000 Service of Recognition and Affirmation of Sacred Sabbatical
Job Description
Parish Nurse Coordinator Responsibilities
Properties of a Congregation and Healthcare Institution
Four Models of Institutional Frameworks for the Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Planning Tool for Use in Developing Parish Nurse Programs
Planning and Development of a Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Suggested Protocol for Working with Congregations to Develop a Ministry of Parish Nursing Practice
Policy Examples
Examples of Organizational Policies on Termination
Examples of Table of Contents
Simplify the Federal Government's Grants Management Process
The Waterwheel Model of Spiritual Leadership