Burn pit exposure
During deployments ti Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations across the world, U.S. military service members were at risk for exposure to airborne hazards that…
Veteran Health
Have you ever served?
Although change is inevitable, experiencing several changes simultaneously can lead to significant stress. Each year, according to the Government Accountability Office, approximately 200,000 U.S.…
Caring for veterans
Strategies to understand and support health goals Veterans have distinct determinants of health related to their military service and occupational exposures. With more veterans…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the United States.…
U.S. Navy nursing: Service beyond the shore
USN nurses share their deployment experiences. Takeaways Prospects for serving as a U.S. Navy nurse that involve sea duty include aircraft carriers, amphibious assault…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension…
Staying in the fight
The day I was inducted into the Naval Academy as a midshipman, I took an oath swearing to support and defend the Constitution against…
Tattooed scars of war
The sounds of helicopters and alarms signaling that we were under attack haunt me to this day. I completed two tours to Iraq and…
American Nurse welcomes Cherissa Jackson, “America’s Combat Nurse”
Live at the Table interview with Navy Veteran, Denetra Hampton Often times women are omitted from board room discussions or asked to be a…
Paying it forward
As a nurse leader in the federal government, LT MeShondra Collins, MSN, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC, manages a 50+ staff nursing team in her civilian…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and veterans die…
Musings of a Marine veteran hospice nurse
I have been a hospice nurse for 5 years. I have been treading water in an ocean of grief that is compiled of the…
Burn pit exposure
During deployments ti Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations across the world, U.S. military service members were at risk for exposure to airborne…
Have you ever served?
Although change is inevitable, experiencing several changes simultaneously can lead to significant stress. Each year, according to the Government Accountability Office, approximately…
Caring for veterans
Strategies to understand and support health goals Veterans have distinct determinants of health related to their military service and occupational exposures. With…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the…
U.S. Navy nursing: Service beyond the shore
USN nurses share their deployment experiences. Takeaways Prospects for serving as a U.S. Navy nurse that involve sea duty include aircraft carriers,…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk…
Staying in the fight
The day I was inducted into the Naval Academy as a midshipman, I took an oath swearing to support and defend the…
Tattooed scars of war
The sounds of helicopters and alarms signaling that we were under attack haunt me to this day. I completed two tours to…
American Nurse welcomes Cherissa Jackson, “America’s Combat Nurse”
Live at the Table interview with Navy Veteran, Denetra Hampton Often times women are omitted from board room discussions or asked to…
Paying it forward
As a nurse leader in the federal government, LT MeShondra Collins, MSN, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC, manages a 50+ staff nursing team in…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and…
Musings of a Marine veteran hospice nurse
I have been a hospice nurse for 5 years. I have been treading water in an ocean of grief that is compiled…