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Nursing students with learning disabilities: guidelines for fostering success
1Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Atlanta.
Nursing Forum
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Nursing students with learning disabilities face academic and NCLEX-RN challenges. This article identifies these students and offers strategies for their success in nursing school and on licensing exams.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Learning Disabilities
- Student Support
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of students with learning disabilities diagnosed in the 1970s entering higher education.
- Growing recognition of learning disability challenges within U.S. nursing schools.
- Impact of learning disabilities on nursing students' academic performance and NCLEX-RN success.
Framework:
- Identifying characteristics of nursing students with learning disabilities.
- Developing targeted support strategies for academic and clinical success.
- Preparing students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Implementation:
- Educator training on recognizing and supporting students with learning disabilities.
- Curriculum and assessment adaptations for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborative approaches between nursing faculty, disability services, and students.
Implications:
- Improved academic outcomes for nursing students with learning disabilities.
- Enhanced NCLEX-RN pass rates among this student population.
- More inclusive and effective nursing education programs nationwide.