Learning Disability Nurse Survival Guide: Common questions and answers for the learning disability nurse

David Dalby

ISBN 10: 1856424340 / ISBN 13: 9781856424349

Published by Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning Disability Nurse Survival Guide: Common questions and answers for the learning disability nurse
• Publisher: Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856424340
• ISBN 13: 9781856424349
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 310 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This pocket-sized and highly practical text aims to provide students and qualified learning disability nurses with vital information, covering common situations and queries, through to unexpected situations and concerns. Chapters cover all major aspects of the role, including common syndromes and disorders, professional and legal responsibilities, physical and mental health issues, complex and challenging behaviours, leadership and management, and dealing with emergencies. Information is presented in a user-friendly question and answer format, and can be used as an aide memoire in practice settings.

About the Author

David Dalby is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Learning Disability Nursing at DeMontfort University. He has published articles on learning disability nursing in Nursing Times, Research in Nursing and Learning Disability Practice. Chris Knifton is a Senior Lecturer in Dementia, Learning Disability and Mental Health at DeMontfort University. He also works as Dementia School Lead and School Nursing Skills Facilitator. He has contributed to previous Quay Books' publications, including Fundamental Aspects of Long-Term Conditions and Forensic Mental Health Nursing: Ethics, Debates, Dilemmas.