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.

some functions of the parish nurse ministry include:

  • answering health-related questions
  • assessing the needs of an ill congregant and finding help for the need
  • providing preventative care through education
  • providing blood pressure screenings
  • organizing classes on health topics
  • providing personal health counseling
  • providing personal health counseling
  • collaborating with ONU Nursing Department and student nurses
  • responding to medical emergencies in the church
  • praying with parishioners

Meet YOUR PARISH NURSES

Dot Bendix

RN, MSN
Email Dot

Margaret Clark

RN
Email Margaret

did you know?

Sunday Morning Emergency Response Team

Did you know our parish nurses have response teams ready to assist with any medical emergency during each worship service on Sunday? We are looking for a few more volunteers that would be available to help with things like caring for the family member of the ill person, calling 911, and getting a wheelchair. No medical training is needed and you will receive specific information about your responsibilities.
I'd like to serve on this team!