Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Other
First Advisor
Cooke, Marcia
Second Advisor
Hamerlinck, Jennifer
Third Advisor
Hinton, Sharon
Degree Name
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
Department
School of Nursing
Abstract
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to establish an ecumenical coalition to address healthcare disparities in a rural community. The project, led by a Faith Community Nurse-DNP student, utilized a health ministry model to foster stakeholder collaboration and collective action. Key objectives included: (1) Developing, implementing, and evaluating the ecumenical coalition; (2) Sharing insights and lessons learned from the project, particularly regarding faith-based approaches to coalition building; (3) Advocating for policies that enhance healthcare services in rural communities. By leveraging systems thinking and evidence-based interventions, the project sought to improve access to healthcare, enhance quality of care, and ultimately improve health outcomes for the underserved rural population. Keywords: Stakeholder Collaboration, Collective Action, Systems Thinking, Faith Community Nurse, Ecumenical Coalition, Health Ministry Models, Rural Healthcare, Healthcare Access, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Outcomes
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Lindsey K., "A Faith Community Nursing Initiative: Establishing an Ecumenical Health Ministry" (2024). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects. 6.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/nursinghealthstudies-doctornursingpractice/6
