Appendix
Information
Marquette University College of Nursing
Parish Nurse Preparation Institute
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-288-3802
An eight day institute for registered nurses to prepare for parish nurse practices, to enrich spirituality, and to develop support systems in the field of parish nursing.Concordia University - Wisconsin, Nursing Department
1200 N. Lake Shore Dr. 9W
Mequon, WI 53092
414-243-5700
In conjunction with the health ministries of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia offers a variety of parish nurse programs-- including courses, introductory conferences, workshops, and the parish nurse distance learning program.International Parish Nurse Resource Center
205 W. Toughy, Suite 104
Park Ridge, IL 60068
800-556-5368
This organization provides information, publications, consultation, and referrals for parish nursing.Catholic Health Association of the United States
4455 Woodson Road
St. Louis, MO 63 134-3797
314-427-2500
This national leadership organization is involved in advocacy, education and research, and consists of more than 1,200 Catholic healthcare sponsors, systems, facilities, and organizations. Publishes "Health Progress" magazine.Resources
Partners in Healing: Healthcare Organizations and Parish Communities
The Catholic Health Association of the United States, 1995
This 51 page book lists many additional written resources and organizations in its appendix. It is available from:
Catholic Health AssociationElements to Consider When Planning a Parish Health Ministry
4455 Woodson Road
St. Louis, MO 63134-3797
314- 427-2500
The Archbishop's Commission on Community Health
Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1995
This is a lengthy manual in binder format, offering ideas, sample tools, and job descriptions. Cost is $25.00. To order, contact:
The Archbishop's Commission on Community Health"A Healer in the Midst of the Congregation: The Parish Nurse" Betty Lovinus, The Journal of Christian Healing, Winter 1996
325 North Newstead
St. Louis, MO 63108-2728
314-531-0511
"Parish Nursing in Another Faith Tradition" Bernice M. DeBoer, The Journal of Christian Healing, Winter 1996
"How to Get Started: Parish Health Ministry" Jane Cors Smith, Today's Parish, Nov/Dec 1996
"A Bond Beyond Boundaries: Religious Gap Gets Bridged by a Nurse and Her Patients" Jeny Resler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 27, 1996
"From Vietnam Medic to U.S. Parish Nurse" Angela Apte, Catholic Herald, May 16, 1996
"Parish Nurse: Ministry in the Making" Angela Apte, Catholic Herald, May 16, 1996
"Parish Nurses Help Patients - Body and Soul" Rosene M. Dunkle, RN, May 1996
'The Parish Nurse: Connecting Faith and Health" Rosemarie Matheus, Parish Leadership Newsletter, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Spring 1996 "Parish Nursing: Keeping Body and Soul Together" Linda B. Martin, The Canadian Nurse, January 1996
The scripture quotes in this document are taken from the text of The New American Bible, copyright (c) 1995 by Oxford University Press, Inc.
For additional copies of this booklet at $2.50 each contact:
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Office for Parish Human Concerns
3501 S. Lake Drive, P.O. Box 070912
Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912
414-769-3426 or toll free in Archdiocese only 800-769-9373, X426