As nurses, we strive to provide holistic care for our patients. This means being aware of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Many nurses want to take their love for nursing and ministry a step further. One way they can do this is by becoming a Faith Community Nurse, once known as a Parish Nurse. Faith Community Nursing is a specialty nursing focus. It is a model for holistic, faith-based health promotion. In addition to the rules and regulations that a Registered Nurse adheres to, a Faith Community Nurse also abides by the ANA’s Faith Community Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. No matter the community of faith, the emphasis is on spiritual formation, health, and wholeness, incorporating culture and diversity, and spiritual formation. Faith Community Nurses work in several settings, both in and out of the church setting. While larger denominations may employ a few FCNs, smaller denominations may share one FCN. These positions may be paid or voluntary. As an FCN, you may work in faith-based non-profits, charities, or any other area where spirit-based holistic care is needed.