A faith community health nurse networks with a local transportation service to provide service to several clients in the community needing rides to health care appointments. The nurse is functioning in which role?

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The faith community nurse (FCN) nurse functions as a referral agent through networking with community agencies to assist and guide the client through the health care system and connect the client with needed community resources. As a developer of support groups, the faith community nurse develops groups tailored to the faith community needs such as coping with loss and grief, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness, single parenting, addiction recovery, and more. The FCN may lead or facilitate the support groups or may train others to fulfill those positions. As an advocate, the FCN uses knowledge of the health care system and awareness of safe and effective care practices to facilitate appropriate, timely intervention. In the health counseling role, the nurse seeks to understand the individual's perceptions, fears, and barriers that prevent the person from taking action.

A Faith Community Health Nurse Networks with a Local Transportation