Nurses in this field not only work in VA hospitals, but can also be found in outpatient clinics, nursing home units, and home-based primary care programs. Their main responsibility is caring for U.S. Veterans; doing things like treating post-war trauma, dressing wounds, and boosting morale. They don’t just assist veterans with maintaining and regaining health though, the emotional rehabilitation they provide is essential in helping veterans learn to live and thrive with their disabilities.
Things You'll Do:
- First aid
- Assist veterans with disabilities
- Treat post-war trauma
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
How You'll Get There
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Get YourLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
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Become aVeterans Affairs (VA) Nurse
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Aikoread her story
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN
After graduating from nursing school in Japan, I worked for two years in a large Tokyo hospital.
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What Else You
Can Expect- You can work with many patients in VA Hospitals, or focus on treating patients out of their homes.
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