Parish Nurse Ministry
Father Abe is pleased to announce the formation of the
Parish Nurse Ministry. This weekend, our three parish nurses,
Coordinator Barbara Anderson, RN, MSN, Carol Bonesteel, RN, and
Ann Marie Bouley, RN, BA will be in the Commons after all Masses.
They are asking you to complete a brief "Needs Assessment Survey" so
that they can design programs based on the needs and desires of
St. Bede parishioners. Please help them fulfill their sincere intentions
to provide you with the information and support that will be most
helpful to you. The more completed surveys they receive, the more
meaningful the offerings and programs will be to you. Our parish
nurses have recently completed the Bon Secours Parish Nurse Program
for the primary reason of providing professional care that encompasses
body, mind and spirit. Please join our Parish Nurses in the Commons
after all Masses this weekend!
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
- Ann Marie Bouley, RN, BA
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
258-4765 or josebirdy@cox.net for an interview.
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