Publication Date
Spring 2016
School
School of Nursing
Major
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Keywords
Faith Community Nursing, Medical Ministry, Nursing, Ministry
Disciplines
Other Nursing | Public Health and Community Nursing
Recommended Citation
Kenna, Moriah, "Faith Community Nursing: Bridging the Gap between Effective Healthcare and Biblical Ministry" (2016). Senior Honors Theses. 568.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/568
Abstract
The United States’ traditional health care system is unprepared to combat the growing rates of chronic illness in its population. With over 90% of those aged 66 years and older living with a chronic illness, an emphasis on preventative care must be enacted. Faith community nursing is a viable and effective option for long-term preventative management of chronic illnesses in the community. Faith community nursing fits both the mission of the Christian church and the needs of the healthcare community and greater awareness of this must be achieved in both the faith and healthcare sectors to bring about maximum results.
