Helping the Hurting: Nursing Ministry in the Body of Christ

Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, PhD was awarded a PhD in nursing from Loyola University, Chicago, in 2012 studying how to help people successfully change harmful behaviors. She is a registered nurse with a vast experience in caring for cardiovascular patients in critical care and telemetry units. Jennie counseled thousands of patients to make healthier behavior choices and created a variety of highly regarded health related educational programs. Her audiences ranged in age from elementary school children, teenagers, adults and corporations. She taught the Kaplan National Council Licensure Examination RN prep course in nursing schools throughout the Northwest. In 2017 she was the American Heart Association, Spokane, Go Red for Women keynote speaker and appeared on a local PBS program Health Matters, Heart Health. Her first book, "Wake Up Call 911: It's Time to Reduce Your Risk for A Heart Attack and Stroke" was published in 2015. A Spanish translation was released in May of 2020. Jennie and her husband John are co-founders of Living for A Healthy Heart, LLC and live in northern, Idaho. The verse that guides her life is, "but seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33). Currently, she serves as a volunteer parish (church) nurse in a small congregation in northern Idaho. She believes that every church has a caring nurse who could serve in this role. Why now? Because the healing voice and touch of a caring Christian nurse is desperately needed. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer parish nurse, a speaking engagement or questions, please contact Jennie. God bless you on your journey into parish nursing. He will be with you every step of the way. Website and Blog "A Nurse's Voice" at jenniejohnsonrn.com or email: ask@jenniejohnsonrn.com