Professional Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing)

About this course

Learning Disabilities Nursing is a field of professional practice dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities to live as independently and fulfilling a life as possible, in whatever context they find themselves: at home, in residential settings, in healthcare environments, or in the community. Nurses working in this specialism combine detailed knowledge of learning disability conditions with the interpersonal skills, advocacy capabilities, and care coordination expertise needed to respond to individuals whose needs are complex and often lifelong. At Queen's University Belfast, this three-year, full-time professional degree integrates theory and practice throughout, preparing students to become competent and compassionate practitioners in learning disabilities nursing. Highly trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in specialist practice and bring that experience direc

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 96% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 0% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 0% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 93% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 3% of graduatescards →

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