Parish Nursing in Your Own Parish

Strategies for Beginning Parish Nursing
from The Parish Nurse, Westberg, G. (1990) -------------------------------------------------------------
1.	Gather and share information. (See the Links section of this web site.)
2.	Gain support of clergy.
3.	Inform and involve the congregation.
4.	Develop a Health Cabinet or a Faith and Health Committee.
5.	Establish a link with your local health care agency. (See the list of hospitals in the Links section of this web site.)
6.	Select a parish nurse.
7.	Offer training for a parish nurse. (See the Conferences section of this web site.)
8.	Introduce the parish nurse and clarify expectations.
9.	Encourage spiritual growth and self-care.

Annette Langdon Calvary Lutheran Church Golden Valley, MN Guest Speaker for Carroll College Parish Nurse Preparation Program	Helpful Hints (from Annette Langdon)
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	1.	Focus on one major goal for the first year and do it well.
	2.	Set priorities according to assessed needs and personal interest.
	3.	Learn how to say no gracefully.
	4.	Delegate and share the ministry with volunteers.
	5.	Keep plugged into your source of power through prayer and meditation.
	6.	Learn how to be a gracious receiver.
	7.	Model wellness - it will give others permission to do the same.
	8.	Use the small step approach to decrease feeling overwhelmed.

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