Nursing students with learning disabilities.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Special Education

Background:

• Learning disabilities persist into adulthood.
• Adults with learning disabilities may enter nursing programs.
• Nurse educators face challenges similar to K-12 teachers in educating students with learning disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the importance of addressing learning disabilities in nursing education.
• To emphasize the need for nurse educators to be knowledgeable about learning disabilities.
• To advocate for appropriate interventions to support nursing students with learning disabilities.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on learning disabilities in higher education.
• Analysis of challenges in nursing education for students with learning disabilities.
• Identification of essential knowledge and interventions for nurse educators.

Main Results:

• Learning disabilities present unique educational needs in nursing school.
• Nurse educators require specific training to effectively teach students with learning disabilities.
• Targeted interventions are crucial for student success.

Conclusions:

• Nurse educators must be equipped to support students with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and appropriate interventions are essential for inclusive nursing education.
• Supporting diverse learners enhances the nursing workforce.