Description
A handy pocket guide to help learning disability student nurses prepare for their practice placements.
Learning disability nursing placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a range of settings and supporting vulnerable individuals with a variety of learning disabilities. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.
From augmentative and alternative communication to safeguarding, via positive behaviour support, it's full of practical detail, hints and tips.
About the Author
Sam Humphrey is a Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing at De Montfort University. His initial background upon qualifying as a learning disability nurse was working in residential nursing services for adults with profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities. Sam then moved into a primary care liaison nursing role supporting general practice and primary care colleagues in their work with people with learning disabilities and became a trained reviewer as part of the national Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme.
Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781908625892
Author Sam Humphrey
Page Count 92
Imprint Lantern Publishing Ltd
Publisher Lantern Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 84g
Dimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 6mm
Learning disability nursing placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a range of settings and supporting vulnerable individuals with a variety of learning disabilities. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.
From augmentative and alternative communication to safeguarding, via positive behaviour support, it's full of practical detail, hints and tips.
- Written by a team of students, lecturers and practising learning disability nurses - this guidance is really produced with you in mind.
- Pocket-sized format - carry it with you at all times.
- Space to make your own notes - be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!
About the Author
Sam Humphrey is a Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing at De Montfort University. His initial background upon qualifying as a learning disability nurse was working in residential nursing services for adults with profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities. Sam then moved into a primary care liaison nursing role supporting general practice and primary care colleagues in their work with people with learning disabilities and became a trained reviewer as part of the national Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme.
Reviews
An excellent resource for Learning Disability Nursing students going into placement.
'This pocket guide is a clear and helpful aide-memoire for students embarking on placement, particular those in first year. It contains space for them to add relevant local information, and will support them to make the most of the opportunities available to them and get the best practice learning experience.'
Amazon reviewer
Book Information
ISBN 9781908625892
Author Sam Humphrey
Page Count 92
Imprint Lantern Publishing Ltd
Publisher Lantern Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 84g
Dimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 6mm
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