A simple courtyard garden became a healing space where creativity, teamwork and recovery grew through the efforts of a nurse and the Veterans she inspired.
Dr. Michael Simmons was honored with the 2026 NBNA Trailblazer Award for leadership, dedication and excellence in advancing care for Veterans.
Joey Straw didn’t always have his eyes set on becoming a nurse. Here's why he stayed, and here's why you should join our mission of serving those who served.
Navy nurses train at SLVHCS to advance their clinical skills, support Veteran care and gain hands-on experience through the Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Federal EHR tools reduce repetitive steps and speed up daily tasks for Dayton VA nurses, enabling safer, more efficient and more patient-centered care.
Early VA nursing history is highlighted through nurse Florence Standish, whose leadership at Army Hospital No. 19 shaped early Veteran care in Asheville.
Across the country, nurses at VA are leading innovative efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live.
VA Health Connect clinical triage assesses Veterans’ symptoms or health concerns by phone to determine urgency and recommend the right level of care.
Civil War nurses served with courage, challenged inequality, and fought for recognition, leaving a legacy that shaped future support for those who served.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) knows that excellence in nursing is critical to the delivery of high-quality health care to our Veterans, so it’s unsurprising that we should find Ingra Wesbey, Registered Nurse (RN) elevating the standard of care each day at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (VAMC).
TaTonja Jones, Veteran and Nurse Practitioner in the Rheumatology Clinic, brings compassion and understanding to every Veteran she serves.
An Army Veteran earned and lost a Purple Heart. A VA nurse and fellow Veteran replaced it.












