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embrace the integration of faith and health as central to the parish nurse role, demonstrate knowledge, attitude, and skills to practice as a parish nurse.
value an inter-collegial peer system of support.
identify a network for continuing development and support.
commit continued spiritual formation to more effectively understand and carry out the parish nurse role.

The Basic Parish Nurse Ministry Preparation Program may be taken for university credit (NURS 300-2/3 SH) or as continuing education course (36 contact hours).

Basic Parish Nurse Manager/ Coordinator Course Objectives

Upon completion, the participants will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to serve as a parish nurse coordinator.
value the mission of parish nursing.
demonstrate spiritual leadership.
demonstrate/collaborate with other professionals that contribute to the parish nurse practice
nurture ongoing spiritual formation for themselves and the parish nurses.

The Basic Parish Nurse Manager/Coordinator Program is offered as a continuing education course (22.6 contact hours).

Developed by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center of St. Louis (IPNRC)

Viterbo University School of Nursing, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

A Parish Nurse is a…

HEALTH EDUCATOR
to identify the health needs of a Parish and plan educational health programs.
to utilize resources from the church community-at-large to present educational health programs.

INTEGRATOR OF FAITH & HEALTH
to promote an understanding of the relationship between faith, lifestyle, and health.

PERSONAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
to discuss health-related issues, to listen and support church members during times of concern.
to do home, hospital, and nursing home visits.

REFERRAL AGENT
to link the congregation to community resources and services.

HEALTH ADVOCATE
to assist the client in obtaining what they are entitled to from the health care system.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
to develop and recruit volunteers

SUPPORT GROUPS DEVELOPER
to develop support groups to meet the needs of church members.

Ladder” Nursing Program
 Exit program after 1 year of nursing courses to earn LPN licensure
 Remain in program for 2 years of nursing courses to earn
RN licensure
 Re-enter program as LPN to earn RN licensure in 1 year of nursing
courses
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is granted to those students
who successfully complete a career curriculum in Nursing. The graduate
of Level I of this Program is qualified to write the Licensure Exam
for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The Graduate of Level II of this
Program is qualified to write the Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing
(NCLEX-RN). The Program is approved by the Illinois Articulation
Initiative (IAI), and thus, courses will be accepted toward fulfillment of
specified baccalaureate degree requirements (BSN) by many colleges
and universities.
Registered Nurses (RN) provide direct care and meet complex health
needs of individuals and families in hospital and community-based
settings. The RN makes collaborative nursing assessments with other
health care professionals, acts as a health educator and client advocate,
and provides leadership by making responsible, ethical decisions. The
RN can administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a
physician, nurse practitioner, or other practitioner as defined by law.
Program Specific Courses Include:
 Rhetoric I  Intro to Psych
 Humanities Elective  Speech (Oral Communications)
 Microbiology  Anatomy & Physiology I & II
 Adult Nursing  Concepts of Nursing I & II
 Math  Maternal-Child Nursing
 Advanced Nursing I, II, III & IV
Job/Employment Information:
Positions You are Educated for: Hospitals and Physicians’ offices employ
many Registered Nurses. They may also work in surgical centers,
clinics, home health care agencies, public health agencies, substance
abuse centers, schools, industries, and nursing homes. Full-time or parttime
work is typically available. Registered Nurses have also been
employed in other health-related areas by dentists, blood banks, weight
loss centers, children’s camps, fitness centers, or governmental agencies.

Program Strengths
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Education.
Combination of face-to-face and online classes/instruction.
Small classes characterized by caring, holism, critical thinking, and professional commitment.
Well-qualified faculty.
Nurse Educator Track:
One of few programs in Georgia offering education concentration.
Classes offered one day per week.
Full-time or part-time curriculum available.
Health System Leadership Track:
Offers Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) option (new role originated by American Academy of Nursing).
Classes offered one day per week either online, face-to-face or combination. For example, 5-10 classes may be offered online in a 15-week semester.
State of the art computer lab.
Special Opportunities
Individualized clinical experiences designed by student with faculty input
Opportunity available to collaborate with faculty on research studies and/or teaching projects
Opportunity to conduct/present evidence-based projects at local, regional and national meetings
Nurse Educator Track:
Opportunity to precept with educators from other institutions
Opportunity to apply for travel money to attend meetings
Health System Leadership Track:
Opportunity to precept with nursing leaders/managers/CNOs from various agencies in Georgia
Opportunity to collaborate with faculty re on-going research projects
Opportunity to participate in CNL national pilot project
Job Opportunities
Nurse Educator Track:
Nurse Educator in ADN/BSN programs
Staff development
School nurse
Health educator
Health System Leadership Track:
Nurse leader
Clinical nurse leader
Nurse manager
Quality manager
Risk manager
Case manager
Director of Nursing
Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi
Facilities
Excellent library resources including the recently purchase Cochrane Library Data Base.
Nurse Educator Track:
Excellent distance education department to facilitate online learning.
Excellent information technology department.
Excellent learning resource center offers assistance with graphic design, creating learning projects, posters, etc.
Health Systems Leadership Track:
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides various educational offerings, teaching resources and programs to enhance learning.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is available to provide instructional technology assistance.
The Distance and Distributed Education Center staff and faculty are available to help with online courses.

Faculty Specialties/Interests
Education
Pain management
Women’s health

A parish nurse ministers to the members of a faith community. Working collaboratively within the community of faith, the nurse may function in one or all of the following roles:
Health educator.
Personal health counselor.
Health advocate.
Referral agent.
Community liaison.
Coordinator of volunteers.
Integrator of faith and health.
Developer of support groups.

Why Marian?

Marian’s Parish Nurse Program prepares nurses for a ministry integrating spirituality, health and wholeness within their communities. The program facilitates:
Personal understanding of spirituality, health, wholeness, ministry and community.
A deeper understanding of one’s personal spirituality.
An awareness of the dynamic spiritual dimension of the parish nurse ministry.
A review of the nursing process for individuals, families and communities as it applies to a parish nurse ministry.
Exploration of the roles and implementation of a parish nurse ministry.