It was developed by the Arkansas-Cancer Research Center and designed especially for African American women. They are positive examples of the effectiveness of early diagnosis and treatment. Trained health instructors teach women how to do self breast examination and emphasize the importance of annual physicals, mammograms, and Pap tests. Information is also provided about community resources that offer cancer-related services. Trinity's Parish Nurse Program supports the Witness Project, which is now sponsored by the Cancer Research Center.
Free programs are available to church and community groups.
Documentation is necessary to track your actions, note that appropriate nursing care was given, and meet requirements for accreditation and the sponsoring institution. Without some form of documentation, you can not remember everything about all of your clients. Parish Nurses still function under the scope of practice for registered nurses and are legally responsible for noting their actions to and for a client. Client Benefits - Charting benefits the client by leaving a record of the nursing plan. Parish Nurses document the client's diagnosis and subsequent interventions, formulating a picture of appropriate nursing care.