Military & Veteran Health RIG

Mission
As global leaders in nursing, we continue to provide excellence and value in health care by providing military and veteran-centered, evidence-based care. We strive to provide military service members, Veterans, and their families with the highest quality care by leveraging evidence-based practice, industry-leading research, and innovative care models.

Goals
1. Provide forums for discussion and critique of members’ work (papers, grants, abstracts, etc.)
2. Facilitate collaboration (publications, presentations, studies, secondary data analyses
3. Serve as research advocates and mentors
4. Facilitating the sharing of diverse ideas and resources for those service Veterans across the spectrum of the Health System.
5. A body of mutual supporters across the spectrum in promoting Military and Veteran Health

Who Should Join?
Nurse scientists at all career stages who are interested in military and Veterans' health and want to build a culture of Veteran-centered care, care opportunities, holistic health, and mentorship.

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Activites & Accomplishments
Presentations and Symposia
Submitted abstract for a workshop on exposure-informed care for the 37th Annual Scientific Session. Planning for participation in Scientific Sessions in Boston
Collaboration
Met with the Director of Research, EBP, and Informatics from the Office of Nursing Service, Veterans Affairs, to share activities and discuss opportunities.
Support
Robust discussions of challenges and opportunities. Welcomed new members.

Annual Report

Inception Date: December 2023