A nurse is interested in practicing in a faith-based community; when researching the role of the parish nurse, the nurse finds that:

Question

a. certification is available at a basic level after a qualifying examination is completed and a set number of practice hours have been worked, as defined by the state's nurse practice act.
b. this advanced practice role focuses on health promotion and disease prevention.
c. this role has no set standards or scope of practice but instead follows the doctrine of the denomination being served.
d. this role is recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as a specialty with a defined set of practice guidelines.

Answer 1

ANS: D
Correct: The role of parish nurse has become a recognized specialty in a growing professional practice. In 1988, the ANA established the scope and standards of this professional practice.
Incorrect:
a. No further examination is needed for this role.
b. Parish nursing is not an advanced practice role.
c. The parish nurse incorporates the values and spiritual dimension of the human being into the practice of nursing and health promotion.