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In the St. Louis area, Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministries (DPNM) will assist local faith communities to . . .
- Explore ways to become involved in health ministry
- Recruit parish nurse candidates
- Educate parish nurses through the Parish Nurse Basic Preparation Course
- Arrange parish nurse continuing education and support
- Supply parish nurses to congregations and faith-based organizations according to a covenantal agreement
- Gain financial assistance when possible to help start parish nurse ministries
- Extend employee benefits to the parish nurse
- Provide professional liability insurance for parish nurses and churches.
Staff of the DPNM would be happy to provide an educational program for your group or faith community on parish nursing and starting a program. For more information or to schedule a presentation to your church group, faith community, or community organization, call 314-918-2559.
For further information on starting a parish nurse program in your area, please see the resource,
The Essential Parish Nurse: ABCs for Congregational Health Ministry, published by The Pilgrim Press (ISBN: 0829815716) and available through the
Eden Bookstore, 877-627-5653 toll-free, or through your favorite local or online bookseller.