The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care
American Nurse
JUNE 10, 2025
CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. These nurses serve a unique and impactful role within faith-based settings, where they blend professional nursing expertise with spiritual care to promote holistic health and well-being.
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