Question

American Sniper provides a strong platform for bringing attention to the care of Veterans.

1. What parts of the movie impacted you the most?
2. How will viewing this movie change the nursing care you provide?
3. Identify 2 community based resources that are available to veteran's that can help the soldier and/or family unit cope with the war/home life demands.

Answer 1

American Sniper movie

It is a powerful, personal and violant story of war and it's aftermath. And the main theme of the film is PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)

What parts of the movie impacted you the most?

• There's a key scene in the half way of the film where a 6 or 7 years old child get killed brutally. I have never came across such scene ever in my life.
• The funeral scenes of Kyle ( Bradley cooper)

How will viewing this movie change the nursing care you provide?

• It made me understand that our veterans need much more care and attention than what we provide now .
• I feel that they're not get dignified enough even after serving their best time of lives for our country
• It helped me to treat everyone not just ex soldiers,with utmost compassion and understanding.

Identify 2 community based resources that are available to veteran's that can help the soldier and/or family unit cope with the war/home life demands.

1. Financial support services
2. Community service that offers psychological support for the veterans and their families.

Also

• A helpline for immediate support
• Insurance support
• Children's support
• Military spouse and family support