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Military Nursing: A Path with Unique Benefits and Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

The role of a Nurse is one of dedication and service, and for some, that calling extends to military service. Nurses in the military not only provide critical care to service members but also to civilians in crisis situations around the world. military, focusing on the advantages and experiences military Nursing can offer.

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Advancing Military Mental Health

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In an epoch marked by rapid innovation in mental health treatments, a paradigm shift is on the horizon for the well-being of our armed forces personnel. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan deployments, and of course, thousands of military personnel experience TBI and PTSD at the same time, leading to severe mental health consequences.

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Navy Nurse Lindsay Bender Advocates to Increase Mental Health Services for Brave Service Members

Daily Nurse

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. Lindsay Bender demonstrated strong leadership and empathy in her contributions throughout her military career, particularly at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Navy Lieutenant j.g. Daily Nurse named U.S.

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Rising Numbers, Rising Need: Addressing Addiction and Mental Health in Minority Veterans

Minority Nurse

For example, we know that women Veterans experience military sexual trauma (MST) at high rates. Do people in my culture regularly seek support, or do they tend to sweep addiction and mental health issues under the rug? When we approach women Veterans, we should be sensitive to this.

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Tools You Can Use to Improve Mental Health

Scrubs

Mental health has become one of the most important subjects in the collective wellness conversation in the last few years. The US surgeon general has recently stated that the youth mental health situation is a full-on crisis, though the problem extends to other age groups as well.

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A Career In Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Diversity Nursing

While physical health is undoubtedly important, so is Mental Health. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Psychiatric Nurses make up the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S. Reliability.

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Invisible Battles: Military Toxic Exposures and Health Provider Roles

Amercan Journal of Nursing

of Veterans Affairs The intersection of military service and environmental exposures has become an increasingly critical area of concern. A direct strike against health and wellness. Many veterans say that they had a picture-perfect bill of health before exposure to environmental hazards during military service.