title: Theological foundations for spiritual care.
abstract: Five theological tenets are described which may undergird the integration of religious awareness and spiritual care into nursing curricula. The five all emphasize addressing the articulated needs of the patient within the context of the nursing process. These tenets, while Wesleyan in emphasis, suggest ways in which any nurse may engage in the common ministry of all Christians without usurping the role of clergy or chaplains.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida in Tampa, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Brittain