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Nursing students with disabilities: one faculty's journey
Terri J Ashcroft1, Wanda M Chernomas, Penny L Davis
1University of Manitoba. terri ashcroft@umanitoba.ca
Summary
Universities must provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in nursing programs. This paper details strategies for supporting undergraduate nursing students with disabilities to meet program and clinical practice expectations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Disability Studies
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- Legislation mandates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in post-secondary education.
- Professional programs, like nursing, face unique challenges in accommodating students with disabilities, extending beyond classroom settings to clinical practice.
- Concerns arose regarding the ability of some nursing students with disabilities to meet program expectations due to their accommodations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the University of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing's experiences and strategies in supporting undergraduate nursing students with disabilities.
- To review existing literature on disability accommodations in nursing education.
- To identify key issues requiring further attention in this area.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on disability accommodations in higher education and nursing.
- Description of strategies implemented by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing.
- Analysis of challenges and considerations for supporting nursing students with disabilities.
Main Results:
- The paper outlines various strategies adopted to facilitate access to nursing education for students with disabilities.
- It highlights the importance of considering clinical practice implications for accommodations.
- Identified specific issues that warrant further investigation and attention.
Conclusions:
- Effective support systems are crucial for enabling students with disabilities to succeed in nursing programs.
- A balanced approach is needed to ensure both accessibility and the maintenance of professional standards in nursing practice.
- Ongoing dialogue and development of best practices are essential for inclusive nursing education.
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