Janine Yates, RN Parish Nurse
Janine@ faith-presbyterian.com 402-331-6944 church 402-980-8983 call/text |
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What is a Parish Nurse?
Faith Community Nursing (or Parish Nursing, Congregational Nursing) is the intentional integration of the practice of faith with the practice of nursing so people can achieve wholeness in, with and through the faith community. Faith Community Nurses are health advocates. They educate and motivate people to take positive action regarding wellness, prevention, and appropriate treatment of illness. They integrate social and spiritual connections with God, one another, and community.
Faith Community Nursing is recognized as a specialty practice by the American Nurses Association. Faith Community Nurses are spiritually mature registered nurses who volunteer or are hired within a congregation. Their work, flowing from the mission and vision of the congregation, supports the ongoing transformation of the faith community into a source of health and healing. Faith Community Nurses strive to promote healthy lifestyles for all ages, advocate for excellent care of the sick, and encourage healthcare justice. They recognize spiritual health is at the core of a person’s well-being and offer a sense of hope for individuals with a disease, being aware that healing can happen without cure.
What is the Scope of Practice for a Faith Community Nurse? Rather than practicing from a medical model, a Faith Community Nurse’s unique expertise concentrates on intentional care of the spirit. She/he can offer:
Source:
http://www.chihealth.com/what-is-faith-community-nursing
Faith Community Nursing is recognized as a specialty practice by the American Nurses Association. Faith Community Nurses are spiritually mature registered nurses who volunteer or are hired within a congregation. Their work, flowing from the mission and vision of the congregation, supports the ongoing transformation of the faith community into a source of health and healing. Faith Community Nurses strive to promote healthy lifestyles for all ages, advocate for excellent care of the sick, and encourage healthcare justice. They recognize spiritual health is at the core of a person’s well-being and offer a sense of hope for individuals with a disease, being aware that healing can happen without cure.
What is the Scope of Practice for a Faith Community Nurse? Rather than practicing from a medical model, a Faith Community Nurse’s unique expertise concentrates on intentional care of the spirit. She/he can offer:
- Integration of faith and health
- Health promotion and education
- Health counseling
- Referrals
- Volunteer coordination
- Support group development
- Advocacy for individuals and the congregation/community Criteria for Network Membership for FCN:
- Spiritually mature leader
Source:
http://www.chihealth.com/what-is-faith-community-nursing
A little bit about me.....
My name is Janine Yates.. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1974. My nursing experience includes critical care nursing, internal medicine, cardiology, family medicine, hospice, home health as well as Parish Nursing. I attended 4 educational trainings as preparation to become a Parish Nurse. Most recently I completed Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum from the Westberg Institute. I also have one unit of clinical pastoral education. I helped establish Parish Nurisng/Health Ministry at Faith Presbyterian church many years ago. I was blessed to serve as Faith Parish Nurse for a number of years until it was necessary for me to return to work full-time. Debbie Westerfield joined our church and our then pastor Dr. Mark Miller asked her to step into this position. I have always had a special place in my heart for Parish Nursing. One day I received an e-mail from Debbie with the news that she was stepping down and wondered if I was interested in taking over. I got so excited as I have been praying for years to find a way back into Parish Nursing. I felt very strongly that God was calling me home. My heart jumped and I had pure joy. At this time I was working full-time so I knew it would require me making a change. If God calls he equips. It is by faith that I know this is what God wants so he will provide.
I look forward to serving this congregation in mind, body, and spirit.
A little about me personally...
I am divorced. I have 3 children and 3 grand-daughters. I have lived in Papillion since 1989. I am a longstanding member of Faith Presbyterian church.. My hobby is making greeting cards when I have time. I have two wonderful dachshunds named Cowboy and Lucy.
As a Parish nurse I look forward to incorporating mind , body , and spirit to assist members of this congregation and community to heal and maintain overall health.
3 John 1:2 ESV
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
I look forward to serving this congregation in mind, body, and spirit.
A little about me personally...
I am divorced. I have 3 children and 3 grand-daughters. I have lived in Papillion since 1989. I am a longstanding member of Faith Presbyterian church.. My hobby is making greeting cards when I have time. I have two wonderful dachshunds named Cowboy and Lucy.
As a Parish nurse I look forward to incorporating mind , body , and spirit to assist members of this congregation and community to heal and maintain overall health.
3 John 1:2 ESV
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.