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Balancing Self-Care and Service: Nurturing Resilience in Military Nursing

Every Nurse

The demanding nature of their profession often leaves military nurses vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue. In this article, we delve into the strategies and practices that can help military nurses strike a balance between caring for themselves and serving those in need.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. deployments).

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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. Empathy.

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Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/10/2023 In the world of military nursing , there is a specialized field that focuses on providing care to one of the most vulnerable populations – pediatric patients.

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Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing

Minority Nurse

In the busy world of healthcare, a group of hidden heroes emerges with specialized care and unwavering dedication: meet the unsung champions of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing. These caregivers play a crucial role in shaping compassionate mental healthcare. How do you become a psychiatric-mental health nurse?

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Whole Health: A Personalized Approach to Veteran Care

Relias

Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Whole Health Program represents a transformative shift in how health care is delivered to Veterans. By prioritizing personal values, needs, and goals, Whole Health aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their well-being. What is the VA’s Whole Health program?

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Collective wisdom

American Nurse

During a dialogue forum on breaking barriers to nursing workforce well-being, we heard poignant testimonies from nurses describing how stigma and systemic obstacles involving mental health and substance use disorder have harmed them personally or their colleagues and impeded their recovery.