Faith Community Nurses and interested Registered Nurses come together to pray, witness, support, and learn and share in the context of faith and health. A faith community nurse is a registered nurse who is based in a faith community that you can call on for help in health care.
Who We Are
Faith Community Nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association as a speciality practice area for registered nurses who have completed an endorsed training program. In some communities, parish nurses are called 'congregational health nurses'. This is an independent nursing practice which does not involve 'hands-on' health care. The nurse serves with a faith community ministerial team by actively promoting wellness, wholeness, and preventive health. Parish nursing originated in Illinois during the 1980's; over 10,000 parish nurses are now part of an international movement.
Prayer Requests
We believe in the power of prayer! Imagine Heaven being stormed with prayers just for you. Do you have a prayer request? Please contact the FCNA Prayer Network Coordinator Denise McGough with your prayer requests and intentions. Please utilize the "Prayer Request" button below.
Why We Are
A faith community nurse focuses on the whole person to emphasize wellness, disease prevention and health promotion, including healthy spirituality. Care is based on the belief that health is growth toward well being and emphasizes the interrelationship of body, mind and spirit. Health is related to everything a person does, thinks, and feels and is not merely the absence of disease.
Our Services
Here are just some of the services a faith community nurse can provide:
Help in accessing and navigating the health system
Programs to promote healthy exercise and nutrition
Education on health issues
Support groups
Health Screenings
Assistance to new parents
Support for hospitalized or homebound family members