In response to: Caring for Veterans
I am writing in response to the article “Caring for veterans” by Emily Bell (May, 2025). As a retired Army nurse and veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, I appreciate the recognition that veterans have unique healthcare needs. In addition to the strategies provided in the article, I’d like to share a resource that may be helpful to nurses caring for this population. Experts from the American Academy of Nursing have developed intake questions along with “Have You Ever Served?” pocket cards and posters. This resource is available online and free of charge and is designed to assist providers in completing a more comprehensive military medical history. I hope nurses will find this useful to their practice, and more importantly, I hope sharing this resource supports better health outcomes for our nation’s heroes.
Reference
American Academy of Nursing. Have You Ever Served? n.d. https://www.haveyoueverserved.com/
Janice Hawkins PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN
Virginia Beach, VA