Abstract

Nurses understanding of military culture has the potential to recognize mental illness and disability. Active duty personnel are apprehensive to seek mental health assistance due to the associated stigma (Convoy, 2013). Nurses provide a critical bridge in veterans obtaining appropriate mental health care. Nurse education should include training about veterans.

Authors

Linda Casale

Author Details

L. Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC, School of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau/Chi Phi Chapter, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Chi Phi

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Military Culture, Suicide in Veterans, Veterans

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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The military as a culture

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Nurses understanding of military culture has the potential to recognize mental illness and disability. Active duty personnel are apprehensive to seek mental health assistance due to the associated stigma (Convoy, 2013). Nurses provide a critical bridge in veterans obtaining appropriate mental health care. Nurse education should include training about veterans.