Parish Nurse

 

 

Parish Nurses are registered nurses prepared to holistic ministry to work with members of a congregation in many ways, such as :
Visit members in their homes or hospital / nursing home rooms
Counsel members on Health-related issues
Assist in obtaining needed health services
Help members understand the relationship between body, mind and spirit
Promote wellness through education and activities
Develop support groups with the church
Coordinate congregational volunteers
 

Divine Mercy Parish Nurses

Dorothy Brodie, R.N., 507-334-9434, libby3333@gmail.com

Marilyn Schema, R.N., 507-334-5449, cmschema@fnwildblue.com cmschema@fnwildblue.com

Lorraine Dudley, R.N., 507-334-4089 St. Patrick's, Shieldsville, MN

NURSES are registered nurses who give their time freely for this valued ministry. If you are a nurse and would like information on becoming a parish nurse. Please call Dorothy Brodie or Marilyn Schema.

Upcoming Concordia College Parish Nurse Courses:

Luther Seminary, March 9-13, St. Paul, MN

What we Do

Hospital Visits We visit our parishioners at District One on Tuesdays and Thursdays and bring Communion. We assess if we can be of help with any health concerns while in the hospital or after discharge.

Home Visits We do home visits for those with health related issues. We will act as a liaison between parishioners and the community as to the services they provide. A parish nurse Does Not provide hands-on nursing and Will Not replace any health care services. We can also bring Communion when we visit.

Networking. Meet with area nurses of other denominations quarterly.

    Next Cluster Meetings: Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

MN Health Ministry and Concordia Parish Nurse Program offers twice a year retreats.

Church Bulletin Health-related notes, upcoming workshops, etc weekly in Parish Nurse section

Resource Person Any health related concerns may be discussed with a parish nurse and will be strictly confidential. We will assist with referrals to appropriate services offered within the community

Prayer Shawl Ministry Completed shawls are gifted to those in need of comfort and support.  Click here for more information.

 

A Parish Nurse Prayer

As we care for our parishioners today, be there with us, O Lord we pray. Make our words kind

it means so much, and in our hands place your healing touch.

Let your love shine through all that we do, so those in need, may hear and feel you. Amen