LCMS Parish Nurse Newsletter provides information and insight about including a spiritual component when caring for the whole person.
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Parish Nurse Video Lecture: ‘Exercise in the Congregation’
Helpful information on how to start an exercise program in the congregation.
Parish Nurse Video Lecture: ‘Reaching out and caring for veterans’
The Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana, chaplain, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.), D. Min., BCC, assistant director for the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, presents “Reaching Out and Caring for Veterans.”
Fear, Anxiety and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace
Dr. John Eckrich, a retired practicing physician and the founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, teaches on “Fear, Anxiety, and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace.”
‘Our Way Home: A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer’
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola uses his book Our Way Home: A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer to explain how parish nurses can use each petition of the Lord’s Prayer to connect with the people they serve.
Heart Health
Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, Ph.D., parish nurse at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rathdrum, Idaho, will present helpful information on the current understanding of how heart attacks and strokes develop and the connection with dementia during the February video lecture for parish nurses.
Confidentiality, Prov. 11:13b
The Rev. Dan P. Gilbert, president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, takes a look at confidentiality, what God teaches in His Word about it and how parish nurses should handle this issue.
The Blessing of Synergy in Team Ministry
Muench’s presentation will discuss the value of working as a team.
Supporting people and families experiencing developmental disabilities
This presentation will explore how the presence of developmental disabilities affects everyone in the family unit.
Taking Spiritual Vitals
This presentation will provide parish nurses with an overview of spiritual assessments as well as some simple-to-use guidelines for holistic care.
A Holistic Care Approach to Hoarding
The guest lecturer is Darlene Sorrell, RN, Parish Nurse at Hales Corner Lutheran Church, Hales Corner, Wis.
Parish Nurse Video Lecture Series: ‘Faith and Wellness’
Rev. Dr. David Ludwig presents a Parish Nurse Video Lecture Series program entitled “Faith and Wellness” for LCMS Health Ministry.