This first-of-its kind book guides students and healthcare clinicians on how to address culturally competent care for veterans and their family members. It discusses the role of the military and veteran healthcare systems and provides insight and guidance on key topics, including defining military culture and how to apply that knowledge to provide informed treatment, transitioning from service to civilian life and the many challenges expected during re-adjustment and re-entry, recognizing and treating substance use disorders, identifying suicidal behaviors and warning signs, long-term care for elderly veterans, and many more topics unique to the health care of veterans and their families.
Rita F D'Aoust, Ph.D., ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN - Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Interim Director, DNP, and Advanced Practice Nursing Programs, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
Alicia Gill Rossiter, DNP, ARNP, FNP, FAANP - Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Air Force Reserves Nurse Corps, Program Director, Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, College of Nursing Military Liaison, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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