Parish Nurse Ministry   

Mind. Body.  Spirit.
Woven together in common ministry

What is a Parish Nurse?

A Parish Nurse is an experienced registered nurse who completes the      40-hour parish nursing course through Concordia College - Moorhead.  Blending faith with nursing, the Parish Nurse ministers through a faith community to individuals and families.  The Parish Nurse holds the spiritual dimension to be central to the ministry, which encom-passes the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual.  The Parish Nurse develops a practice in response to the unique needs and primary issues of each congregation and its community across the whole life span.  The nurse assists and empowers individuals to become active partners in the management of their personal health resources.  Spiritual health is central to well-being and influences a person's entire being.  Unlike most of the services Lyngblomsten offers, the Parish Nurse  serves people of all ages--not just seniors.

How Does the Partnership Work?

The Lyngblomsten Parish Nurse Ministry combines nursing and faith to assist faith communities as they provide care for individuals and families, promoting wellness of body, mind and spirit.  As a partner, Lyngblomsten works closely with pastoral staff to develop a health ministry and to provide resources, consultation, and education.  The Parish Nurse is a Lyngblomsten employee who serves one specific faith community and is dedicated to the healing mission of the church.  The program does not generate revenue and is dependent on gift monies to maintain and grow the Ministry.

What is the Mission of the Parish Nurse Ministry?

The Lyngblomsten Parish Nurse Ministry exists to wholistically bring together faith and health to educate, counsel, and help people of all ages within a faith community.

For More Information, Contact:

Sandi Krohn, RN
Parish Nurse Ministry Coordinator
Lyngblomsten
(651) 632-5331
skrohn@lyngblomsten.org

What are the Roles of a Parish Nurse?

Integrator of Faith and Health Relationship

Holds the spiritual dimension as central to Parish Nurse ministry, bringing together aspects of faith and health . . . and the relationship of one to the other.

Helps individuals integrate the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, offering presence and prayer during visits and in times of crisis and celebration.

Health Educator

Helps individuals understand the relationship between lifestyle, attitudes, faith, and well-being.

Provides needed information through a variety of educational opportunities.

Personal Health Counselor and Advocate

Responds to needs through confidential listening.

Enables the individual to take responsibility for their health care whenever possible and supports them when they need assistance.

Liaison

Identifies health and wellness needs, connecting individuals with the faith community and community at large.

Offers information and referrals to appropriate resources.

Facilitator of Volunteers and Support Groups

Helps with developing groups and recruiting and training volunteers.

Connects individuals to existing volunteer health ministry programs.