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our mission statementThe MUMC Parish Nurse Ministry promotes wellness, healing and wholeness of body, mind and spirit within our church family through health assessment, counseling and education.
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what we do
Parish Nursing Ministry is defined as a unique, specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the promotion of holistic health within the faith community. We support members with information to raise awareness of the relationship between health and spiritual well being. Health is an individuals gift to treasure and care for.
Nurses have a variety of roles...
Health educator
Parish Nurses do not provide “hands-on” patient care such as that offered by home health nurses. We assist people toward the most appropriate health care providers. We do not replace the Pastor’s healing mission, but support and enhance their reach and effectiveness.
For more information, contact Susan Solverson.
MUMC COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Covid 19—The scientific information and tools available today have evolved. We know more about this virus and transmissibility. Vaccinations, boosters and treatments are available to lessen the severity of illness to individuals and risk to society. Virus transmission can be minimized with testing, high quality masks, and ventilation.
Each of us has personal health knowledge and risk factors.
It is key to assess your personal situation and consider the following.
Respectfully,
Susan Solverson, RN
MUMC Parish Nurse Team
Nurses have a variety of roles...
Health educator
- Provide health education for all age groups at MUMC
- Identify evidence/science based sources of information
- Support healthy lifestyle choices
- Deliver ongoing blood pressure screening
- Identify community agencies providing health care support services
- Provide personalized health counseling related to health maintenance and disease prevention
- Answer questions about medications or management of current health concerns
- Maintain confidential client records
- Provide one to one consults for emotional and spiritual support
- Assist individuals/families in utilizing existing community health resources
- Provide assistance navigating the healthcare system
- Assist with decisions regarding health, medical services, treatments and care facilities
- Work alongside the Pastor to empower members to maintain physical, mental and spiritual health
Parish Nurses do not provide “hands-on” patient care such as that offered by home health nurses. We assist people toward the most appropriate health care providers. We do not replace the Pastor’s healing mission, but support and enhance their reach and effectiveness.
For more information, contact Susan Solverson.
MUMC COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Covid 19—The scientific information and tools available today have evolved. We know more about this virus and transmissibility. Vaccinations, boosters and treatments are available to lessen the severity of illness to individuals and risk to society. Virus transmission can be minimized with testing, high quality masks, and ventilation.
Each of us has personal health knowledge and risk factors.
It is key to assess your personal situation and consider the following.
- Are your vaccinations up-to-date?
- Based on your personal health are you at increased risk of severe illness?
- What is the vulnerability of others in your household and those you are in contact with? Are they immunocompromised?
- Are household members vaccine eligible and up-to-date?
- What is the community level of transmission?
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
Respectfully,
Susan Solverson, RN
MUMC Parish Nurse Team
nurses are...
health educators
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health counselors
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health advocates
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