The faith community nurse works in a hospital that serves several local congregations. Which tasks would the nurse likely perform in this role? (Select all that apply.)

Question

A) Administer flu shots
B) Coordinate the discharge and transition of congregation members from the hospital to home
C) Recommend services that the hospital provides
D) Serve as a health advisor to members of the congregation
E) Assess congregation members for possible upper respiratory illnesses

Answer 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
In a paid institution-based model, the faith community nurse can serve as an ambassador and referral agent for the institution. For example, a religiously affiliated hospital can support the services of faith community nurses in key feeder congregations so that clients discharged from the hospital have coordinated transition to the home congregation setting. The faith community nurse does not provide direct nursing care services (such as flu shots or assessment of upper respiratory illnesses), but supports the patient and family members in assuming self-care and in engaging the healthcare system appropriately. The faith community nurse serves as a health advisor, and he or she can recommend services that the hospital or health system provides.