Nicu Now Audio Support Series

We all have preconceived ideas about what a hospital chaplain is, or isn’t. So, in this conversation with author and chaplain J.S. Park, we discuss how families might utilize their services, receive an advocate and find someone to hold space in a difficult moment.    In this episode, we chat about: What led you to pursue a career as a hospital chaplain? When we hear the word "chaplain" that may conjure up many things for many people. What's your primary role as a hospital chaplain? Do chaplains go through training and if so, what does that look like? When are some reasons a chaplain may come into your hospital room? What can patients ask of a hospital chaplain? Can you explain how the role of chaplain differs from, say, someone's pastor or leader figure at their place of worship? How do you recover from the hard days as a hospital chaplain so you can be present to the next family in their time of need? I think chaplains are often an underutilized resource for patients in a hospital setting. Wh