Description
Book SynopsisExplores all aspects of professional development in learning disability nursing from the foundations to advanced practice.
Key themes running through the book include the importance of a human rights and values-based approach, the development of person-centred approaches to care and support, and the need to work in partnership with key stakeholders, including people with learning disabilities and their families. It encourages readers to make links between theory and practice and to develop their skills in critical thinking through case studies and reflective activities.
This is a must-have book for all undergraduate nurses studying to become Registered Nurses (Learning Disability), specifically linked to achieving the outcomes required within the NMC Standards for Nurse Education (2018).
It is also of relevance to qualified learning disability nurses, those studying to become Registered Nurses (Intellectual Disabilities) in Ireland, as well as nursing students in general who should have a good working knowledge of learning disability practice.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Section 1: The Foundations for Practice
Chapter 1: The development of learning disability nursing
Chapter 2: The importance of values, ethics and law
Chapter 3: Communication
Chapter 4: Accessing, appraising, applying and developing the evidence base
Section 2: Dimensions of Practice
Chapter 5: Assessing need
Chapter 6: Planning and delivering care in partnership
Chapter 7: Working across the lifespan
Chapter 8: A public health approach
Chapter 9: Supporting those whose behaviour is described as challenging
Section 3: Advancing Practice
Chapter 10: Innovation in practice
Chapter 11: Leadership
Chapter 12: Professional development
Index
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