Nursing as Ministry 1st edition by Mauk

Nursing as Ministry, 1st edition by Mauk, explores the spiritual and service-oriented dimensions of nursing practice. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, this textbook examines how compassion, faith, ethical reflection, and holistic care can inform the nurse’s professional role. It addresses the meaning of ministry in healthcare, the nurse-patient relationship, spiritual assessment, suffering, healing, and caregiving as a vocation. Written for nursing students and practicing nurses, the text encourages thoughtful integration of professional competence with empathy and spiritual awareness in diverse care environments.