Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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J Am Assoc Nurse Pract · Feb 2013
My military: a navy nurse practitioner's perspective on military culture and joining forces for veteran health.
This article responds to the need for improved integration of veteran health considerations across the broader community. A focus of the Joining Forces initiative is to foster partnerships between veterans and their communities through enhanced education, knowledge, and commitment of resources and support. ⋯ Nurse practitioners (NPs) are ideal providers of care for veteran and military family healthcare needs. NP practice incorporates cultural sensitivity, prevention strategies, and wellness-focused care while delivering and facilitating optimal patient, family, and community outcomes. The NP will be of critical community value in joining forces for veteran health.