In the coming years, veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, and
other unseen war wounds can expect 3 million more helping hands in their fight
towards normalcy. White House Officials announced in early April that a
coalition of nursing schools and medical organizations will begin to train
their nurses on how to recognize and respond to veterans, and their specialized
needs.
Although the veteran-savvy nursing infusion reported at 3
million strong, might be a couple years off, chief nursing officer of the American Nurses Association, Amy
Garcia, views the announcement as having an immediate positive impact. Garcia
believes that with this news, medical officials will be able to introduce
lessons into professional development courses and medical journals, which can
be published in weeks, not years. Garcia also noted that many nurses are
already working with veterans in their communities and can put their new
knowledge into practice immediately.
“Our goal is to
raise awareness of these issues, teach nurses to recognize the signs and
symptoms, and help reduce the stigma of seeking care,” Garcia stated.
The announcement comes in the midst of multiple events
marking the first anniversary of the White House’s Joining Forces
campaign, launched to bring attention to the sacrifices and struggles of
returning veterans.
As officials from the campaign estimate that roughly one in
six veterans returning from duty suffers from PTSD or TBI, the importance of
these pro-educational steps cannot be understated. The American
Psychiatric Nurses Association has already developed online continuing
education courses that focus on PTSD, pain management, sleep disturbances, and
issues related specifically to female veterans.
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