Keywords

e-learning, PTSD, PTSD Toolkit for Nurses, public health intervention, simulation, veterans

Authors

1. Hanrahan, Nancy P. PhD, RN, FAAN
2. Judge, Kate BA
3. Olamijulo, Grace MS, BSN, RN
4. Seng, Lisa BSN, RN
5. Lee, Matthew MS, BSN, CDR
6. Wall, Pamela Herbig PhD, NC, USN, PMHNP
7. Leake, Sandy C. MSN, RN
8. Czekanski, Elizabeth DNP, MS, RN-BC, NE BC, VHA-CM
9. Thorne-Odem, Suzanne DNP, RN
10. DeMartinis, Erika E. MSN, RN
11. Kelly, Ursula A. PhD, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC
12. Blair, Lucas PhD
13. Longmire, Warren BS

Abstract

Abstract: Approximately 20% of veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). NPs are well positioned to provide early detection and assist veterans with access to life-saving treatment. The PTSD Toolkit for Nurses helps nurses improve their skills in assessing PTSD and provides a specialized intervention and referral procedure that promotes help-seeking behavior among veterans.