Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

About this course

Learning disabilities nursing is a specialist field within nursing concerned with supporting people with learning disabilities to live the fullest possible lives and to access healthcare on an equal basis with the rest of the population. People with learning disabilities may face significant challenges in understanding health information, navigating healthcare systems, and communicating their needs, and they often have complex health needs that require skilled and sensitive care. Learning disabilities nurses advocate for their patients, coordinate care across health and social care services, and work directly with people and their families to promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion. At the University of the West of England in Bristol, this three-year, full-time degree prepares you for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a learning disabilities nurse. You will d

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 80% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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