Faith Nursing

Question 1

what are faith communities

Answer 1

congregational communities that gather in churches…and acknowledge common faith traditions

Question 2

what are parish/faith nurses

Answer 2

respond to health of population of faith communities, fulfilling the mission of the congregation

Question 3

what is a health ministry

Answer 3

activities/programs in faith communities organized around health/healing to promote wholeness across the life-span

Question 4

role of faith nursing

Answer 4

health promotion, screening, teaching

care for people/groups assoc w/the congregation

Question 5

religious groups/monasteries established the 1st hospitals, T or F

Answer 5

true

Question 6

what is spiritual care

Answer 6

care of the human spirit

goal of peace

Question 7

models of faith practice

Answer 7

congregation based model - serves faith community

institution based model - health system assigned to particular congregational settings

Question 8

ethical principles that guide nursing practice apply to nursing in faith communities, T or F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

primary focus of nursing in faith communities

Answer 9

body, mind and spirit of community members