Care and meaning in war zone nursing.

Nurs Clin North Am

University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Nursing, Galveston, TX 77555-1032, USA.

Published: December 2009

During the past century, nurses have served as caregivers for United States military personnel in every major theater of war. Military nurses in the war zone deliver patient care while working in austere conditions, and are under constant threat of personal danger. This article gives a historical overview of the role of nurses in war zones, followed by a review from the perspectives of environment, safety, the nature of injuries, and treatment of military personnel and civilians.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2009.07.004DOI Listing

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