Parish Nurse
Ministry
The Parish Nurse ministry at College Church is a volunteer position that began with Dot Bendix, RN, MSN, as the Parish Nurse in January 2017. A Parish Nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who serves a church by promoting health and wellness, and integrates the practice of faith with the practice of nursing.
Margaret became my SOS. If I needed her, all I had to do was call. She ran over, told me if I needed to call an ambulance, and waited with me… It was so comforting.
—Brenda Hussey
Some of the functions of the Parish Nurse Ministry include:
answering health-related questions
assessing the needs of an ill congregant & finding help for the need
providing preventative care through education
providing blood pressure screenings
organizing classes on health topics
emailing monthly health information newsletters
providing yearly influenza vaccinations
providing personal health counseling
assisting parishioners in navigating the health care system
collaborating with ONU Nursing Department & student nurses
responding to medical emergencies in the church
praying with parishioners
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