Can people with learning disabilities be a nurse?

Although they may initially encounter discrimination and other obstacles, students with hearing loss, vision loss, paralysis, learning disabilities, mental illness, chronic illness, limb differences and other disabilities have been not only been admitted to nursing programs but have successfully completed them.

Can a learning disability nurse work as a general nurse?

LD Nurses also work in general units where people with Learning Disabilities may or may not be regular service users.

Can you be a nurse if you have dyslexia?

Statistics show that between 3-10\% of the nursing population admit to having dyslexia. With such a large number of nurses with the condition, the reaction it receives from some healthcare professionals is shocking.

What is the job role of a learning disability nurse?

Learning disability nurses work to ensure that the needs of adults and children with learning disabilities are met, helping them to maintain their physical and mental health and supporting them with daily activities. Learning disability nurses are often based in community or supported living settings.

What does a learning disability liaison nurse do?

If you’re being referred to hospital by your GP, you can ask the GP to check whether the hospital has a learning disability liaison nurse. This is a specialist nurse who supports people with a learning disability while they’re in hospital to make sure they get the care they need.

What qualifications do I need to be a learning disability nurse?

You’ll usually need: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science. 2 or 3 A levels, including a science, or a level 3 diploma or access to higher education in health, science or nursing. a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

Do learning disability nurses work in hospitals?

Learning Disability Liaison Nurses usually work in a hospital making sure that patients with learning disabilities have the same access to healthcare that anyone else would. They make sure that a patient’s learning disability was not a barrier to them being able to engage with the treatment they need to receive.