The shortage of learning disability nurses is impacting the “quality and style” of patient care and means mental health nurses are commonly being used to fill rota gaps, an investigation has revealed.

Colleen has been in the nursing field since 1993. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of NH and her Master’s degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri.

People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) have unique needs. This article discusses the work of PMLD ...

Entering the healthcare field and launching your nursing career can be exhilarating. One critical stage in this process is the nursing job interview. The nurse interview is your opportunity to ...

A conference for future learning disability nurses has been described as "one of the most inclusive, inspiring and joyful". The University of Winchester hosted the 21st Positive Choices conference ...

More efforts need to be made to bring people into learning disability nursing to ensure the profession continues to have a future in England, according to learning disability nurse leaders. Subscribe ...

Two Teesside nurses have received national awards for their work at a ceremony in London. Sue Sargeant and Claire Donnelly were named Learning Disability Nurses of the Year at the British Journal of ...

Student nurses specialising in mental health and learning disabilities are to be given a “deeper understanding” of the sector by gaining in-depth work experience at one of the largest mental health ...