faith community nursing unit 2: professionalism module 4: beginning your ministry
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Faith Community Nursing
Unit 2: Professionalism
Module 4: Beginning Your Ministry
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Faith Community Conceptual Model
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Objectives
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Lecture on Objective 1 - Steps
I. What is Parish Nursing?
A. - Define it
B. - Scope & Standards
II. First things first:
A. Pray
B. Discuss with family
C. Educate congregation
D. Establish cabinet/council
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Steps Continued
III. Organizational Structure
A. Review staff structure
B. Name your ministry
C. Create position description
D. Discuss relationships & politics
A. Expectations
B. Support (administration)
C. Collaboration with others
D. Support (leadership)
E. Start Slow
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Reflection How important is the relationship with the pastor in the role of
the PN?
Why is establishing a Health & Wellness Cabinet so important in the success of the program?
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Lecture on Objective 2 – 6 month plan
Establish the office
• Hours
• Documentation System
• Polices
• Boundaries
• Be realistic
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6 month plan Continued
Develop programs for the congregation
• Blood pressure clinics
• Needs Assessment
• Writing articles
• Displays
• Implement easy program
– www.signchido.com
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6 month plan Continued
Communicate with the congregation
• Meet formally & informally
• Being, Doing, Presence
• One step at a time….
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Journal Reflection Why do you think it is important to “start small and go slow”?
How important is planning ahead?
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Lecture on Objective 3 – Resources
The following items should be considered when beginning your ministry:
• People
– Tapping skills & talents
– Other PN’s
– IPNRC & NWPNM
• Financial Resources
– Paid/volunteer
– Chain of command
– Budget
– Donations
– Endowment Funds/Memorial Gifts
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Resources Continued
• Other Resources
– Supplies
– Health care services
– Safety
– Location of services
– Continuing Education
• Time
– God’s Time/Discernment
– Church Time/Slow
– Business Time/Planning
– Your Time
– Celebration Time
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Journal Reflection How important for the PN is building relationships?
What are the advantages for the church of the PN being paid? Volunteer?
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Journal Reflection How important for the PN is building relationships?
What are the advantages for the church of the PN being paid? Volunteer?
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Good Night
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