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Welcome To NPNM
MISSION
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries educates, networks and nurtures faith community nurses and health ministers as they promote wholeness through faith communities.
VISION
Faith communities partnering for wellness.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries exemplifies the principle of…
SERVICE by:.
Promoting healthy communities in the Northwest; and.
Nurturing and networking with faith communities.
FAITH by
Upholding ecumenical spiritual principles and theological traditions; and Exploring the theological foundations for health and wellness.
STEWARDSHIP by
Developing resources to grow the ministry; and Wisely managing resources to accomplish our mission.
VALUES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries values…
- Respect
- Trust
- Integrity
- Hope
- Excellence
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Education – offers classes through out the Pacific Northwest in basic and advanced faith community nurse/health ministry studies approved by the International Parish Nurse Center and sponsors leadership training for caregiver classes.
Consultation / Support – responds to individual, congregational and organizational requests for assistance in establishing and sustaining a health ministry program.
Conference / Retreats – hosts a conference every other year, participates in regional retreats on alternate years, and hosts coordinator retreats during the year.
Resource Center – Provides information and links to resources and best practices relating to health ministry, in addition to interactive forums.
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing CLASSES Faith Community Nursing
Multiply the Ministries of Your Congregation
through Faith Community/Parish Nursing February 23, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
Friendsview Retirement Community 1301 E. Fulton, Newberg, OR
Faith Community Nursing, also known as Parish Nursing, can multiply the ministries of your Church and support the call of Jesus to "preach, teach, AND heal." Come learn about the specialty practice of Parish Nursing and how it can support the many ministries of your congregation. Come to this lunch meeting sponsored by the Department of Nursing at George Fox University and Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries to learn about the Scope and Standards for Parish Nursing approved by the ANA, and hear from parish nurses and clergy doing this work in their churches.
Cost is $5 for lunch and materials. Please RSVP by February 17th Portland, OR University of Portland March 14-17, 2012 Barbara McGuffey, Faculty Contact: Sandy Madsen 503-413-2341 or 503-681-1364 Bellingham, WA
Health Ministries Network, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center March 23-25 and April 21-22, 2012 Contact: Jeanne Brotherton 360-671-3935 (home) To register & for more information visit: http://www.healthministriesnetwork.net/, click on "Basic Training for Faith Community Nurses". Complete the application form and submit with your non-refundable deposit of $50 or $100 payment. Three payment options are available: credit card, check or over the phone. All payments are made through the "JPT Parish Nurse Fund" at St. Luke's Foundation. Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University April 16-18, May 14-15, 2012
Annette Stixrud, Faculty Contact: Brandy Monson 253-535-7683 Newberg, OR George Fox University May 29-31, June 1-2, 2012
Annette Stixrud, Faculty Contact: Sandy Madsen 503-413-2341 503-681-1364 Hillsboro, OR Tuality Healthcare August 22-25, 2012 Nan Trump, Faculty Contact: Sandy Madsen 503-681-1364 503-413-2341 Registration brochure in process Ministering to Those Making
End-of-Life Health Care Decisions Location: St. Matthew Lutheran Church
10390 SW Canyon Road Beaverton, OR 97005 Date: February 4, 2012 Contact: Sandy Madsen or Gretchen Brauer-Rieke Location: Metro Church of Christ
1525 NW Division Gresham, OR 97030 Date: February 11, 2012 Contact: See Above SPECIAL EVENTS Top: L: Table at Humor and Health Fest PS in Seattle R: Philip Gulley presenting
Bottom: Tables at Humor and Health Fest VI in Portland More pictures in the Photo Gallery PARTNERSHIPS Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries is a partner of CaringBridge, a nonprofit service that provides fee websites to patients and families when someone is facing a serious medical condition, treatment or recovery. Click on the following to reach the website…
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