Parish nurses have the unique opportunity to teach and encourage patients of all ages to become active partners in the management of their health care .

Parish nursing services are designed to build and strengthen the capacities of families, individuals, and congregations to understand and care for each other in light of their faith traditions and relationship to the faith community.

What is a parish nurse?

A parish nurse is a licensed registered nurse who practices in a faith community and offers health and wellness services. Parish nurses assist congregational members to gain and /or maintain optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health by serving as a

• health educator;
• health counselor;
• referral source;
• case manager;
• trainer of volunteers;
• facilitator of support groups.

Parish nursing is a specialty practice in nursing, recognized by the American Nurses Association. Educational participation for this specialty practice is strongly recommended.

Contact Us

Wendy Zimmerman
Parish Nurse Coordinator
1799 Howell Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
p301-766-7840
f301-766-7830
wendy.zimmerman@wchsys.org