ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FORENSIC NURSING?
Adolescent and Adult
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course
DATES: March 22 – 26, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT
TUITION: $350
40 hours continuing education contact hours
Approved through UNA
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners positions are available in Salt Lake City and needed throughout the State of Utah
For further information contact:
Dianne Fuller slsane@comcast.net 801-582-5573 or 801-910-3690
In the second week of the 2010 Legislative session, the Government Relations Committee is following these bills:
HB 13 Drug Law Definitions (T Beck)- we are neutral on this and will continue watching
HB 23 Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing (T Beck)- we support this and will continue watching
HB 28 CSDB Amendments (B Daw)- we are neutral on this and will continue watching
HB 30 Drug Law Amendment (T Beck)- we support this and will continue watching
HB 35 (sub) mandates reporting of overdose admissions to prescribers of controlled substances (B Daw)- we are neutral on this and will continue watching
HB 36 (sub) mandates reporting of DUI involving controlled substances to prescribers of controlled substances (B Daw)- we are neutral on this and will continue watching
HB 38 Scheduling of Controlled Substances (P Ray)- we support this but would like to see an advance practice nurse included on the panel- will continue to watch
HB 52 Health Reform Uniform Electronic Standards (Newbold)- we support this and will continue watching
HB 66 Prosthetic Limb Health Insurance Parity (Litvak)- we support this and will continue watching
SB 88 (sub) Pharmacy Act Amendments (Bramble)- we are neutral on this and will continue watching
SB 101 Anesthesia Assistants (J Fisher)- we oppose this and will actively work for defeat
The text of these bills is available the Utah Legislature Website. There is a very convenient tracking service available with the click of your mouse and you can locate your legislators as well as committee members on the website. UNA urges all citizens to be involved in your government. That’s what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and it’s a right to be cherished and exercised.
Parish Nursing
Recent re-emergence of Parish Nursing
Throughout time the “Church”, has been a place of healing, physically, mentally and spiritually. Health care systems and schools of nursing throughout the world had their origins within the organized religious structures. The focus of these early efforts provided for health in the holistic manner caring for the physical, mental and spiritual health of the community. Recent developments within health care systems have emphasized care to caring for only the body, which can lead to incomplete resolution of health.
During the 1980’s, Reverend Granger Westberg, (Lutheran Minister), conducted research which lead to the creation of the role of “Parish Nurse.” His model utilizes the nurse within the ministerial team to promote holistic health throughout the faith community.
What can a Parish Nurse do for our individual church?
The Parish nurse is able to function in the following ways:
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Health Educator– Organize classes for members related to health needs identified by the faith community (i.e. Grief groups, Parenting Classes, CPR etc)
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Promoter of Health – Conduct health assessments and screenings for the community and members. (i.e. Health fairs and Health column in the church newsletter)
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Integrator of Faith and Health – Assist individuals with their spiritual journey as it relates to their health. (Home and Hospital visits to assist those in health and/or spiritually fragile times.)
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Personal Health Counselor – Counsel with individuals in developing a plan to improve their health and making appropriate referrals to health care providers and agencies.
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Coordinator of volunteer – Mobilize volunteers to support congregation member’s needs at time of crisis, make sick calls and facilitate health promotion activities.
Who can be a Parish Nurse?
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A Registered Nurse with community background and/or BS in nursing preferred.
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A self-starter, well organized, spiritually grounded in the faith of his/her community, a good communicator and member of the team.
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A nurse who could be part of the spiritual ministry team for the parish.
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A nurse who is willing to attend a Basic Parish Nurse Workshop (held once a year locally) to fully understand the role, responsibility and resources necessary to function. The Basic preparation emphasizes the need for the nurse to continue to grow.
Rocky Mountain Parish Nurse Ministries, will be offering a Basic Parish Nurses Preparation Workshop. We will be at Westminster College HWAC in room 327 and will start on Saturday March 27 (9-3) and then move to Tues eves (5:30-9:30) April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11 and wrap up on Saturday May 22. Please look at your calendars.
Program
This 40-contact hour program consists of individual presentations, small group experiences, interactive work, play, meditation, and worship.
Scholarship Information
The Rocky Mountain Parish Nurse Ministries is offering funds to cover $100 of the tuition for the Basis Preparation Course for Parish Nurses. To qualify, interested individuals will need to submit the following, along with a completed registration form to the Westminster College School of Nursing, Attention Diane Forster-Burke.
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Letter from student, committing to practice in the role of parish nurse
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Letter of commitment from the faith community
Resources
Information for Clergy: Common questions regarding parish nursing. Retrieved on March 5, 2006 from http://ipnrc.parishnurses.org/.
American Nurses Association (2002). Scope and Standards of Parish Nurse Practice. American Nurses Publishing. Washington D.C.
Rocky Mountain Parish Nurse Ministries
Westminster College – School of Nursing
Diane Forster-Burke
801-832-2163
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