NRS 398 2 - Joining Forces to Care for Veterans

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

This course will prepare students to better care for the Veteran population by understanding the unique healthcare needs of this population by providing experiences with Veterans, and to prepare students to better care for the population through exposure to ethical, sociopolitical, health and culture elements. Health topics may include family dynamics, access to care, homelessness, chemical exposure, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, older adults, and end-of-life care specific to Veterans. Practicum/volunteer hours in addition to in-class time are required. Travel as a group to Washington D.C. at the end of the semester, visiting with veterans, memorials, meeting with the Chief Nursing Officer at Walter Reid Memorial Hospital; or to Denver, Colorado assisting at the Wounded Warrior wheelchair games; or involvement with Badger Honor Flight. There will be opportunities to fundraise for some trip costs and toward donation of a wreath to be placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or toward Badger Honor Flight.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school; instructor approval.