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Parish Nursing: A Mission of the Heart and Soul

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen, Maryland

Parish nursing has been practiced for many years. It is the art of caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Parish nursing continues to grow as a vital component of community health. This article describes the role of the parish nurse and provides a case example of the impact the nurse can make in the parishioner's lives. The individual's practice, which is a ministry, is discussed within the scope of parish nursing.

Key Words: parish • nursing • caring • spiritual

This version was published on April 1, 2008

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 20, No. 3, 226-228 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1084822307308956


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