Parish Nurse Ministry
Saint Bede Parish is pleased to offer a Parish Nurse
Ministry. Our three parish nurses, Coordinator Barbara Anderson,
RN, MSN, Carol Bonesteel, RN,CCM, and Ann Marie Bouley, RN,
BS have completed the Bon Secours Parish Nurse Program for the
primary reason of providing professional care that encompasses
body, mind and spirit.
All parishioners are encouraged to complete
a brief "Needs Assessment Survey", available on the
information table outside the Nursery, so that the Parish Nurses
can design programs based on the needs and desires of our parishioners.
Please help our Parish Nurses fulfill their sincere intentions
to provide you with the information and support that will be
most helpful to you. You may contact a Parish Nurse by calling
229-7844, a private phone line, or by e-mailing them directly
at parishnurse@bedeva.org. All communications are confidential.
The Parish Nurse is a visible
symbol of the healing ministry that embraces the whole person – body,
mind and spirit. As a qualified health care professional, the parish
nurse helps to enhance the stewardship of life and health.
Parish Nurses are…
- Health Educators - As health educators,
parish nurses teach individuals responsible self-care pertaining
to physical, spiritual and emotional health. This is achieved through
a variety of methods which may include individual appointments,
classes, group discussions, articles, posters, and health promotional
materials.
- Health Counselors - As a personal
health counselor, the parish nurse provides presence and prayer
to aid people in making informed decisions about their health care.
Assessments, screenings, and referrals may be provided.
- Referral Sources - The parish
nurse acts as liaison for parishioners wanting or needing community
support services and/or the professional services of parishioner
volunteers within the parish nurse ministry.
- Facilitators - As a facilitator,
the parish nurse develops support groups as interests and needs
evolve.
Services
- Brochures on a variety of health topics
- Bulletin
board
- Classes
- Group discussions
- Blood
pressure screenings
- Personal consultations and/ or conversations
- In all cases, client confidentiality is always maintained.
St. Bede Parish Nurses
- Barbara Anderson, RN, MSN Coordinator
- Carol
Bonesteel, RN, CCM
- Ann Marie Bouley, RN, BS
Joining
the Parish Nurse Ministry
If you believe your professional services
or your lay gifts and talents would be valuable to this ministry,
please contact the Parish Nurse Coordinator, Barbara Anderson, at
229-7844 or parishnurse@bedeva.org.
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