DVDThe Spirit of Healing - $29.95
Produced by Advocate Health Care Parish Nurse Ministry
This eleven minute film's primary goal is to provide an intimate understanding of parish nursing, the specialty practice of Faith Community Nursing; explore the diversity of the nurse's role, and to demonstrate the impact of a parish nurse ministry on healing and health. This DVD has been developed specifically as an educational resource for nurses, clergy, health care systems, and faith communities.
To order this DVD, please contact Advocate Health Care Parish Nurse Ministry at
denise.dowling@advocatehealth.com or by calling 847.384.3744 to place an order.
books
Health Ministries: A Primer for Clergy and Congregations Deborah L. Patterson, The Pilgrim Press, 2008
ISBN: 0829817913
Signs of a new awakening to the Church's role in health and wholeness are everywhere - from parish nurses to health clinics to congregations working fervently for health care finance reform. Across the US and around the globe, faith communities are forming a vision of community and healing that can offer sustenance and hope to all. This book explores diverse themes such as outreach, and care of neighbor through the lens of health ministry. It introduces programmatic ideas for working with differing groups, such as teenagers, caregivers, and the dying. Each chapter includes parish nursing and health ministry stories chosen from settings across the United States and Canada.
The Essential Parish Nurse: ABCs for Congregational Health Ministry
Deborah L. Patterson, The Pilgrim Press, 2003
ISBN: 0829815716
This introduction to parish nursing is for nurses, clergy, and interested lay leaders who are considering adding parish nursing to the ministry of their congregation. It walks the reader through the "ABCs" - exploring the idea, considering the options, understanding the roles and programming possibilities, and includes practical items like budget information, a health needs assessment survey and a job description.
The Parish Nurse: Providing a Minister of Health for Your Congregation Granger E. Westberg, Jill Westberg McNamara, Augsberg Fortress, 1990
ISBN: 0806624582
Although this book is 15 years old, it remains a classic for outlining the theory behind the development of the idea of parish nursing.
Parish Nursing: Promoting Whole Person Health within Faith Communities Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell and Mary Ann McDermott, eds., Sage, 1999
ISBN: 0761911839
This book is very helpful for the practicing parish nurse, coordinator, or faculty person. The editors and many of the authors have many years experience with parish nursing, and cover a wide range of topics. P. Ann Solari-Twadell is the former Director of the IPNRC.
Parish Nursing: Development, Education, and Administration P. Ann Solari-Twadell and Mary Ann McDermott, eds., Elsevier-Mosby, 2005
ISBN:0323034004
A second collection of essays on topics of interest to parish nurses, coordinators and faculty.
These books can be ordered through the
Eden Bookstore (toll-free 877-627-5653) or from your favorite local or online bookstores. Many other books and several videos on parish nursing are available also through the Eden Bookstore. Visit their
website and click on "parish nurse." The bookstore can accept credit cards and checks in US funds.
Parish Nurse Cross
Lori Caitlin Garcia of Fine Art Cross designed a sterling silver necklace especially for parish nurses. These unique works of art incorporate the IPNRC logo into the design.
The necklace is $69 for a limited time. Fine Art Cross will donate10% of the purchase price to the Westberg Institute, which supports the growth and development of parish nursing in the United States and abroad through the Westberg Parish Nurse Symposium.
Learn more about the necklace at…
www.fineartcross.com