Faith Community Nurse Ministry   Faith Community Nurses, Health Ministers, and Health Promoters carry out the vision of holistic healing and good health through all denominations and religious affiliations in an effort to embrace the integration of faith and health. The Spiritual Care Department of St. Joseph Hospital links congregations, organizations and hospital resources through the Health Ministries Network, the Advisory Board, and the Leadership Team. Faith Community Nurses are sometimes called "Parish Nurses", "Community Nurses", or "Congregational Nurses". Abbreviations are: FCN, PN, CN.   What is a Faith Community Nurse (FCN)?   • is a Registered Nurse with active license   • has completed the Basic Preparation Course for Faith Community Nurses   • is recognized by the American Nurses Association as a professional nurse who specializes in the intentional care of the spirit as part of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in faith communities   • uses education, counseling, advocacy and resources/ referrals, and trains and supervises volunteers   • not a "hands on" care nurse What is a Health Minister (HM)?   • is a volunteer who works with pastoral staff, Faith Community Nurses, or an agency to create comprehensive health programs that target specific needs within a faith or community group   • has completed the Basic Course for Faith Community Nurses What is a Health Promoter (HP)?   • is a liaison to the Health Ministry Network by promoting holistic health in a faith community or agency  Transition Care Referral Program   The Transition Care Program eases the transition for patients when they leave the hospital to recuperate at home or in another institutional setting. For patients and their loved ones, it provides the guidance and help that they need at home when they need it. It helps Doctors monitor the progress of their patients and respond quickly to any relapse. Finally, it makes it less likely that you will need to be readmitted to hospital or visit the emergency room.    Click here to see if you or your loved one should be referred to participate in this FREE program.. Do I need a Faith Community Nurse? Go to the Register of Nurses & Health Ministers Become an FCN: FCN/HM Basic Course A HEALTH MINISTRIES RESOURCE

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