https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi en-us 2022-02-14 15:17:22 UTC 2025-04-08 23:15:49 UTC hello@padlet.com cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2046491359 Having a veteran as a family member comes with unique stipulations that affect not only the veteran but the family and how the family functions as well. Here's an article on how you as a nurse can include considerations for the veteran's family in your plan of care.]]> 2022-02-14 15:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2046491359 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108303299 There is a mindset and culture that a soldier who is unwell whether that be physically, mentally, or emotionally is disabled or unfit to fight or be a leader. They are seen as "weak" or "unfit for duty". This leads to unhealthy and potentially harmful coping mechanisms. ]]> 2022-03-22 19:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108303299 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108313464 Many people don't know or understand what a Traumatic Brain Injury is or how it affects veterans. This video is a real-life example that includes interviews of military wives who's husbands suffer from a Traumatic Brain Injury.]]> 2022-03-22 20:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108313464 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108330755 AmericaServes has a range of serves from assisting with housing & shelter, finding employment, benefits navigation, income support, clothing & household items among other services.]]> 2022-03-22 20:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108330755 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108336844 A pamphlet that explains how to apply for veterans benefits as well as what all benefits are entailed for simply being a veteran.]]> 2022-03-22 20:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108336844 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108346991 This video explains what options there are for therapy vs medications. It explains how each treatment works and other factors that may influence or affect PTSD. This can be a starting point for figuring out how to manage PTSD.]]> 2022-03-22 20:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108346991 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108373836 There is a well-known fact that there's a power dynamic in the military. This power dynamic may lead to abuse of power resulting in 🤬 and sexual trauma which more often than not goes unreported or if it is reported the assailant avoids repercussions. This leaves the victim to deal with the trauma and heal from it.]]> 2022-03-22 20:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108373836 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108395725 Many veterans are used to having housing, food, money, and other resources provided for them through being in the military. If a veteran returns home with disabilities, no job, trauma, substance abuse, etc. they risk homelessness. These veterans come home unable to independently care for themselves and if they've exhausted their resources, don't know what resources are there for them, or don't have family to take care of them they end up on the streets homeless.]]> 2022-03-22 21:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108395725 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108403277 Based on these unfortunate 2014 veteran suicide statistics "an average of 20 veterans a day died by suicide" with a little over 25% using the VA health services.]]> 2022-03-22 21:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108403277 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108419073 This poll gathered 135 participants to discover the top 20 reasons for joining the military with the top 3 reasons being:
#1 To serve your country
#2 To get in shape
#3 The GI Bill to help pay for education.]]> 2022-03-22 21:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108419073 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108436170 If you're the spouse, dependent of a veteran, or caregiver for a veteran you may be entitled to healthcare and assistance through the VA.]]> 2022-03-22 21:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108436170 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108445648 Many veterans become addicted and/or abuse substances in an attempt to cope with pain, mental instability, emotional trauma, depression and anxiety, homelessness, frustration, disabilities, etc. This is a personal account of a Marine's relationship with substance abuse.]]> 2022-03-22 21:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108445648 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108455031 Many veterans watch the general public either celebrate like it's a happy holiday or mourn for the lost. The veterans in this article wanted people to know that they use Veteran's Day to reflect on what they did and why. They would like gratitude whether that be verbal or a nod of the head in respect to the veteran. Lastly, they wanted people to know that veteran means a unique experience for each veteran so tread lightly when it comes to conversations that may make them recall or relive past experiences.]]> 2022-03-22 22:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108455031 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108476846 It can be very difficult for veterans to open up about their experiences in the military without reliving them especially if those experiences were difficult or traumatic and they're still dealing with the aftermath of being in the military.]]> 2022-03-22 22:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108476846 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108488620 Many veterans have difficulty transitioning and adjusting to regular civilian life after being in the military. There's a multitude of reasons why such as: being used to the routine of military life, experiencing a traumatic event, getting injured, knowing someone who was seriously injured or killed, rank in the military, education status, religion, war served in, and more.]]> 2022-03-22 22:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108488620 cwhite3310 https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108495376 In 1948 President Truman abolished discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. This same year women were also allowed to join the military.]]> 2022-03-22 22:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwhite3310/n7eca4vym4kn7xzi/wish/2108495376