srluke

I have heard that it is true that "nurses do in fact eat their young" But only when the young are truly very tasty and tender.... not tough and stringy! :) Teaching is like any other occupation some are very much willing to do so - and to pass on their craft & knowledge to the next generation, and others are so terrified of the fact that they may have to teach someone that they cover up that fear with a sense of "oh you're bothering again..." Look around on each unit and find those that will teach and avoid those that will not. They really are easy to spot.

Check with St. Charle's Hospital in Bend Oregon, Lyn Bogie is the director of education there and she can direct you to the right place for training. Blessings & Peace, Carol Kent, LVN :balloons:

According to the ANA one must be a Registered Nurse in order to claim the title "Parish Nurse". In the parish that I serve at, they sent me to oregon for the training (I'm an LVN in California). When I returned, I used the title, "Licensed Health Minister" as I can do everything that the RN/parish nurse can do, except claim the title. I do health education, patient teaching, health & patient advocacy, I do pastoral visits, I have participated in the development of healing services. I do lots of referrals and I am constantly talking to people about the connectin between God, Jesus & health. I find becuase of the referral portion of this, that a background in community or public nursing or even social work would have been most helpful, but I haven't stopped simply becuase that is not my area of focus. Parish nursing is a "learn as you go" situation becuase each person you minister to is different and the needs of each parish is unique. May God bless you as you explore this area of your vocation in nursing!:Melody: Blessings & Peace, srluke, Sacramento, CA