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

Educationoffers 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 / Supportresponds to individual, congregational and organizational requests for assistance in establishing and sustaining a health ministry program.

Conference / Retreatshosts a conference every other year, participates in regional retreats on alternate years, and hosts coordinator retreats during the year.

Resource CenterProvides information and links to resources and best practices relating to health ministry, in addition to interactive forums.
 
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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 materialsPlease RSVP by February 17th 
 George Fox University E-mail:  esmith@georgefox.edu Phone:  503.554.2950
 Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries Email:  administrator@npnm.org 
 
 
  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
                   mailto:%20sandym@npnm.org, 503-413-2341
                   mailto:%20gretchen@codaconversations.com, 503-654-4652
 
   Location:   Metro Church of Christ
                       1525 NW Division
                       Gresham, OR 97030
   Date:  February 11, 2012
   Contact:  See Above
 
 
   
 
   SPECIAL EVENTS
 
   Humor and Health Fests
 
 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…