Learning disability nurses play a leading role in the care and support of people with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Nursing explores the theory and practice of learning disability nursing, with an emphasis on understanding the experiences of learning disability nurses as they seek to practice effectively. It examines key issues faced by people with learning disabilities and those who support them and promotes the role of knowledgeable and reflective practitioners.
Develops a framework for learning disability nursing practice
Examines key issues for people with learning disabilities
Identifies distinctive features of learning disability nursing
Supports learning disability nurses in developing their roles and to support those with learning disabilities in exercising their rights.
Explores ethical and moral dilemmas, challenges and successes
John Turnbull is the editor of Learning Disability Nursing, published by Wiley.
'an important and distinctive contribution to the art and science of the practice of learning disability nurses.'
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice
'the contributors to this book have been successful in conveying an accurate insight into what it feels like being and practising as a contemporary earning disability nurse'
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice
'This book should be in every library and undergraduate programme reading list as essential reading for learning disability nurses to take stock of where we are today.'
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice
'The material is so well drawn in its depiction of the role of the learning disability nurse from 14 prominent and influential practitioners that it is constitutes a solid 'investment buy.''
