Nurses are "blessed" with a variety of gifts that make them
uniquely supportive of congregations.

1. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are caring!

2. Blessed are the Parish Nurses for they are available and accessible to
   most congregations!

3. Blessed are the Parish Nurses for they are knowledgeable about community
   resources and the process of referral!

4. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are cost effective!

5. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they have a high tolerance of ambiguity!

6. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they have had a generalist education and
   previous employment that have resulted in a broad variety of skills!

7. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are process oriented!

8. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are possessed with a generosity of spirit,
   both of time and talent!

9. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they focus on priorities!

10. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are committed, dependable and persevering!

11. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they have a heritage and tradition of pioneering!

12. Blessed be the Parish Nurses for they are believers ...in God, clients, nursing,
    themselves and in a better world; here and in the hereafter!