Many people may wonder how Christian Science nursing is different from traditional nursing. Here are some thoughts prepared by the Nursing Activities Division of the Clerk 's Office of The Mother Church.
For nearly a hundred years Christian Science nurses have provided compassionate, skillful, capable nursing care for many individuals relying on Christian Science for healing. Since Christian Science treatment is wholly spiritual and does not involve physical diagnoses or medical means to promote healing, some may wonder what Christian Science nurses actually do. After all, how can a nurse properly care for someone without such knowledge?