Which agency was instrumental in developing the first Scope and Standards of Parish Nursing Practice?

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The Health Ministries Association provides additional resources and support for faith community nursing practice and was instrumental in developing the first Scope and Standards of Parish Nursing Practice. The International Parish Nurse Resource Center, formed in the 1980s, has provided educational programs and resources for nurses seeking to practice as a parish nurse for over two decades. The American Nurses Association in conjunction with the Health Ministry Association has developed the Scope and Standards of Practice for this field of nursing. The Parish Nurse Institute is an organization dedicated to the education and support of registered nurses who wish to practice nursing as Parish Nurses or Faith Community Nurses.

Which Agency Was Instrumental in Developing the First Scope and Standards