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. 2022 Jan-Mar;39(1):36-41.
doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000908.

Faith Community Nurses as Health Leaders During a Pandemic

Ann N Hellman  1
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Faith Community Nurses as Health Leaders During a Pandemic

Ann N Hellman. J Christ Nurs. 2022 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

In the face of a public health emergency, nurses, particularly those serving faith communities, need to understand and live out their roles in adhering to evidence-based practice while demonstrating grace and obedience to Scripture. Serving as public health role models and advocates, nurses in faith communities can inform and support church leaders in following government directives for the common good. Applicable Scripture, ethical, and research considerations are presented.

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