1. Faith Community Nursing Unit 2: Professionalism Module 4: Beginning Your Ministry

2. Copyright 2012 SVH Faith Community Conceptual Model

3. Copyright 2012 SVH Objectives Discuss the steps and organizational structure for a beginning parish nurse ministry. Identify realistic expectations and priorities for the first 6 months of parish nurse ministry. Learn how to assess resources within the congregation and the community.

4. Copyright 2012 SVH Lecture on Objective 1 - Steps I. What is Parish Nursing? A. - Define it B. - Scope & Standards II. First things first: A. Pray B. Discuss with family C. Educate congregation D. Establish cabinet/council

5. Copyright 2012 SVH Steps Continued III. Organizational Structure A. Review staff structure B. Name your ministry C. Create position description D. Discuss relationships & politics A.Expectations B.Support (administration) C.Collaboration with others D.Support (leadership) E.Start Slow

6. Copyright 2012 SVH Reflection  How important is the relationship with the pastor in the role of the PN?  Why is establishing a Health & Wellness Cabinet so important in the success of the program?

7. Copyright 2012 SVH Lecture on Objective 2 – 6 month plan  Establish the office Hours Documentation System Polices Boundaries Be realistic

8. Copyright 2012 SVH 6 month plan Continued  Develop programs for the congregation Blood pressure clinics Needs Assessment Writing articles Displays Implement easy program –www.signchido.com

9. Copyright 2012 SVH 6 month plan Continued  Communicate with the congregation Meet formally & informally Being, Doing, Presence One step at a time….

10. Copyright 2012 SVH Journal Reflection  Why do you think it is important to “start small and go slow”?  How important is planning ahead?

11. Copyright 2012 SVH Lecture on Objective 3 – Resources  The following items should be considered when beginning your ministry: People –Tapping skills & talents –Other PN’s –IPNRC & NWPNM Financial Resources –Paid/volunteer –Chain of command –Budget –Donations –Endowment Funds/Memorial Gifts

12. Copyright 2012 SVH Resources Continued Other Resources –Supplies –Health care services –Safety –Location of services –Continuing Education Time –God’s Time/Discernment –Church Time/Slow –Business Time/Planning –Your Time –Celebration Time

13. Copyright 2012 SVH Journal Reflection  How important for the PN is building relationships?  What are the advantages for the church of the PN being paid? Volunteer?

14. Copyright 2012 SVH Journal Reflection  How important for the PN is building relationships?  What are the advantages for the church of the PN being paid? Volunteer?

15. Copyright 2012 SVH Good Night Next week: Documenting Practice Survey online Thanks for listening in!