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Nurse helping elderly patient in wheelchair

Despite the risk, VA nurse answers the call

Posted on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:00 pmSeptember 3, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 606 views

VA nurse Brandi McAtee accepted a volunteer assignment working at a Maryland state Veterans’ home where 31 …

Nurse talking with patient in bed

VA nurse takes charge at fatal highway accident

Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 2:00 pmAugust 27, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

When Maria VanHart, a VA ER nurse, came upon a horrific traffic accident, she went into action, taking …

Large group of people marching in a parade with a banner

VA nurse home after 117-day battle with COVID-19

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2020 10:00 amAugust 5, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by Sarah Cox 996 views

Sharon Tapp’s job as a nurse was caring for others until she was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus and …

Nurse who specializes in diabetic foot care looking at the bottom of her feet with a mirror

An easier way for diabetic Veterans to check their feet

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:00 amJune 16, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Maria Akpotu knew that diabetic Veterans with mobility issues (unable to see the bottom of their feet) …

Man sits on a sofa, surrounded by three women

VA Palliative Care Team helps make a dream come true

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2020 10:00 amJanuary 22, 2020 Posted in Health by Phil Walls 3k views

When Marine Corps Veteran Roland Guidry was diagnosed with cancer, his VA nurse arranged for the Dream …

Shoe slide helps Veterans relearn to walk.

Shoe slide developed by VA nurse helps Veterans relearn to walk

Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2019 9:00 amDecember 10, 2019 Posted in Health, VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 6k views

Saprina “Rene” Butler, R.N., had an idea about how to better help those with mobility issues. Her shoe …

A woman accepts flowers from her VA nurse

VA nurse saved her life… twice

Posted on Monday, November 4, 2019 10:00 amOctober 31, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Ben Osevwe is a psychiatric nurse who knew his Army Veteran patient well enough to tell her to come to the …

Framed photograph of a man at a funeral

VA nurse organizes funeral for Veteran with no local family

Posted on Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:00 amOctober 2, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

VA nurse Carlotta Ransom and her co-workers put together a funeral for a Veteran with no local family. …

VA North Texas nurse Virginia Warren

VA North Texas nurse uses 44 years of service to mentor next generation

Posted on Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:00 amMay 9, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Nurse Manager Virginia Warren has served more than 44 years as an Army Medic, Army Nurse and Registered …

Nurse Brodlo

VA nurse gives a family the chance to say goodbye

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:00 amMay 9, 2019 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by VAntage Point Contributor 6k views

VA Nurse Karen Brodlo was dining in a favorite restaurant when an elderly woman stopped breathing. She …

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