Learning Disability Nursing: Developing Professional Practice

This book explores all aspects of professional development in learning disability nursing, emphasizing a human rights and values-based approach, person-centered care, and partnership with stakeholders. It is essential for undergraduate nurses, qualified learning disability nurses, and nursing students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive textbook explores every facet of professional development in learning disability nursing, from the fundamentals to advanced practice. It delves into crucial themes such as the significance of a human rights and values-based approach, the cultivation of person-centered care and support strategies, and the importance of collaborating with key stakeholders, including individuals with learning disabilities and their families. The book actively encourages readers to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enhancing their critical thinking abilities through engaging case studies and reflective activities.

As a vital resource for undergraduate nurses pursuing Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) certification, this textbook is particularly relevant to meeting the outcomes outlined in the NMC Standards for Nurse Education (2018). It also holds significance for qualified learning disability nurses, those aspiring to become Registered Nurses (Intellectual Disabilities) in Ireland, as well as nursing students in general who should possess a solid understanding of learning disability practice.

In summary, this textbook serves as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to advance their career in learning disability nursing, offering a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the field from foundational principles to advanced clinical expertise.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914171352