https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn en-us 2021-04-22 17:52:38 UTC 2023-03-24 04:52:56 UTC hello@padlet.com kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1448938482 Hi, there. I have a few questions about working with veterans as a future nurse. I'm not sure what I need to know nor know which resources to look for. Can you help me? ]]> 2021-04-22 18:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1448938482 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1448963356 Of course! Glad to help. I think it'll be beneficial to familiarize the different branches of the military. Take a look at this website. US Military Branches:]]> 2021-04-22 18:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1448963356 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449054716 Also, understand the timeline of the wars that went on and how it affects veterans. War Timeline and Health Issues:]]> 2021-04-22 19:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449054716 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449069800 Here's an insight of the age/war difference between an older and younger veteran. Know that your patients may not be American. Treat all with respect. Old and Young Soldier:]]> 2021-04-22 19:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449069800 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449251449 Thank you! Have you had experiences taking care of a veteran?]]> 2021-04-22 20:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449251449 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449269211 Personally, I took care of a Vietnam Veteran. He talked about the effects of Agent Orange. Instead of being angry by the outcome, he was disappointed. The veterans shown in this video linked below also expressed that they were disappointed. Effects of Agent Orange:]]> 2021-04-22 20:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449269211 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449299874 How exactly do we communicate with veterans as a healthcare worker? As nurses, we have to understand our patients, but we have to be sensitive. ]]> 2021-04-22 20:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449299874 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449305881 Good question. The first thing we need to understand the military culture to better understand our patients. I found this hour-long module if you'd like to check it out. The link below is there. The background is just white. Military Culture in Primary Care:]]> 2021-04-22 20:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449305881 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449320021 Also, remember that veterans are humans. The stories they tell are the things they've experienced, which can be extremely traumatizing. Killing During Wartime:]]> 2021-04-22 20:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449320021 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449350193 I'm not sure what your stances are, but maintain professionalism. Veterans vs Peace Activists:]]> 2021-04-22 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449350193 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449354447 Here's something interesting I found. I know you mentioned avoiding insensitivity. What Not to Say to a Combat Veteran:]]> 2021-04-22 20:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449354447 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449368542 That's very interesting. Is there a government system that helps take care of veterans, like healthcare?]]> 2021-04-22 20:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449368542 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449386344 Start with the VA healthcare system website. VA Healthcare System Info: ]]> 2021-04-22 20:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449386344 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449398518 This should cover the basics of what the VA healthcare system covers. The cool thing about the system is that you can also refill your prescriptions online, make telehealth appointments, etc. VA Healthcare Benefits:]]> 2021-04-22 20:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449398518 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449410556 If a patient or a family member asks about the pricing for medical treatments or hospital rates, you can tell them or have them look at this link. Copay Rates:]]> 2021-04-22 21:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449410556 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449412564 The VA system also focuses on mental health and other big issues as well. Veterans may go through PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, substance abuse, homelessness, and more. VA Mental Health and More:]]> 2021-04-22 21:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449412564 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449443978 There wasn't a link to homelessness on that particular page. Here's a Youtube video of the VA explaining homelessness. How to Help Homeless Veterans:]]> 2021-04-22 21:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449443978 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449588308 You mentioned about family. Do family members also get benefits? ]]> 2021-04-22 22:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449588308 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449597417 Family members also receive benefits. This not only covers healthcare, but also burials, college education, pension, home loans, and so much more. Family Benefits:]]> 2021-04-22 22:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449597417 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449824786 Do female veterans face the problems as male veterans?]]> 2021-04-23 00:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449824786 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449837794 Yes and no. Veterans can go through physical and/or mental trauma during their service. When these veterans seek treatment from the VA healthcare or VA in general, you may not hear good things about the system like we all want. There's definitely room for improvement. Barriers for Female Veterans:]]> 2021-04-23 00:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449837794 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449847947 This is about the different struggles female veterans face. Female Veterans and the VA System:]]> 2021-04-23 00:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449847947 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449869492 *WARNING* There's cursing in there. This video documents the life of a male veteran who had to wait months to receive treatment after his injury. Male Veterans and the VA System:]]> 2021-04-23 00:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449869492 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449872124 Thanks for all of the information. I learned a lot!]]> 2021-04-23 00:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449872124 nmly9628 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449875358 Not a problem. Hope these links will prepare you a bit. Text me if you have any more questions.]]> 2021-04-23 00:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449875358 kly21 https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449876255 Will do!]]> 2021-04-23 00:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kly21/gk5koztmjnnao6vn/wish/1449876255