Faith Community Nursing

The Faith Community Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition is an essential document for every faith community nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of faith community nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all faith community nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels.

The product of extensive thought work by many faith community nurses, this new edition provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for faith community nurses. This premier professional resource informs and guides faith community nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care.