Angel walk : nurses at war in Iraq and Afghanistan by Richie-Melvan, Sharon I, Vines, Diane, 1945- instant download

Angel walk : nurses at war in Iraq and Afghanistan by Richie-Melvan, Sharon I, Vines, Diane, 1945- instant download

xxvi, 166 p. ; 23 cm, Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-155), Prologue / the professor -- Prologue / the officer -- Vietnam...echoes from the past -- In country workload and living -- Incoming rounds, camaraderie, and casualties -- You'll never be alone -- Prayer on the battlefield -- Time to say good-bye -- Bottled up inside -- Iraq and Afghanistan...voices from the front -- Boots on the ground and full battle rattle -- Mortars, rounds, and dwellings -- Patients big and small -- Wounds inside and out -- Camaraderie and comic relief -- We didn't get to say good-bye : death on the battlefield -- Lift me up! -- Worldwide...tears and cheers in the rear -- Fitting back into the world and readjusting your startle response -- Family reunions and support -- Slick-sleeves -- Patriotism and forever friendships -- Home...holding, healing, and helping -- Caring for Army nurses and warriors : surviving the stress of war -- What can we learn from previous wars? -- Nurses -- Women -- Military sexual trauma (MST) -- The combat female -- The young warrior and reservists -- National Guard population -- Warriors and nurses of color -- How do you know if you or someone you love has a stress reaction? -- Can you armor up against stress reactions in preparing for deployment? -- Can you minimize the stress while in combat? -- Can others help with reintegration? -- Compassion fatigue -- Screening for stress reactions, PTSD, and depression -- Seeking care -- PTSD treatment approaches -- Depression and suicide -- Alternative and complementary therapies -- Treatment settings -- Self-help resources -- Where can you get help from the government? -- How can others help? -- Who else is helping and how can you join them? -- Call to action : speak up and step out in support -- Appendix A: PTSD and depression fact sheet -- Appendix B: Basic Interview Questions -- Appendix C: Post-deployment group interview questions -- Appendix D: Glossary of terms -- Appendix E: U.S. Army ranks --…