Veteran-Centered Care in Education and Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Faculty

By Brenda Elliott PhD RN CNE, Katie Chargualaf PhD RN CMSRN, Barbara Patterson PhD RN ANEF FAAN

The need to improve veteran healthcare is a national priority, and nurses play a vital role in making a positive impact on veteran health. Veteran-Centered Care in Education and Practice: An Essential Guide for Nursing Faculty addresses this critical issue by providing a holistic approach to understanding veteran needs and integrating veteran-centered care into nursing curricula.

Understanding the Importance of Veteran Health in Nursing Education

The authors expertly guide faculty on the importance of veteran health in nursing education, starting with an overview of military culture and lifestyle, transitions, and the significance of veteran health in the nursing profession.

Veteran-Specific Healthcare Issues and Teaching Strategies

This comprehensive guide tackles a wide range of veteran-specific healthcare issues, including:

• Occupational and environmental exposures
• Common physical-related issues
• Mental health issues
• Special topics such as women’s health and military sexual trauma, gender issues, and end-of-life concerns

The book offers innovative teaching and learning strategies to build a strong foundation of knowledge related to nursing prioritization of veteran healthcare needs. Faculty will find practical approaches to integrate veteran content into existing courses or create a Veteran Health elective or topics course.

Key Features and Benefits

This essential guide:

• Discusses national and organizational efforts to improve veteran-centered care
• Guides nursing faculty on how to address the multifaceted nature of veteran health needs in existing nursing courses and curricula
• Outlines key competencies and essential knowledge faculty and students need to teach and provide basic veteran-centered care
• Includes evidence-based instructional strategies and resources to incorporate into classroom and clinical settings
• Features learning activities to enhance knowledge acquisition
• Details the unique needs of the veteran student population, as well as strategies to enhance their learning, while maximizing their skills and leadership abilities

This valuable resource is an essential tool for nursing faculty, educators, and healthcare professionals committed to improving veteran-centered care and making a positive impact on veteran health.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• 1st edition (November 17, 2020)
• Language: English
• Pages: 394
• ISBN-10: 082613596X
• ISBN-13: 978-0826135964