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

David Dalby; Chris Knifton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856424340 ISBN 13: 9781856424349

Publisher: Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd, 2012

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 this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856424340
• ISBN 13: 9781856424349
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 226