Barriers to Nursing School Admissions for Students With Physical or Sensory Disabilities: Do Essential Abilities

Sarah Llewellyn1, Jenny Alderden, Leslie Madsen

  • 1About the Authors Sarah Llewellyn, PhD, RN, CNE, is assistant professor, Boise State University School of Nursing, Boise, Idaho. Jenny Alderden, PhD, RN, is associate professor, Boise State University School of Nursing. Leslie Madsen, PhD, Statewide Master Gardener Program Manager, Oregon State University. Jadison Christenson, BSN, RN, is with Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Orem, Utah. Sharece Mecham, is a BSN student, Boise State University School of Nursing. Corinna Trujillo Tanner, PhD, RN, is assistant professor, Brigham Young University College of Nursing, Provo, Utah. Contact Dr. Llewellyn at sarahllewellyn@boisestate.edu .

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