The Detroit News. Our nurses work all over. Each of the 85 parish nurses are registered nurses and have completed preparation courses for the program. Most are volunteers.
Parish nurses discuss health problems and make home, hospital and visits to nursing homes.
They also can refer church members to community resources and hospital services. Because it is someone at their church, and recognized as part of their ministry team, people will listen to them and call them. They worship with them and that makes them feel comfortable.