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In this module you will begin to develop your field specific identity through exploration of the historic and evolving role of the learning disability nurse. You will build on your understanding of nursing professional values and how the distinct values of learning disability nursing align to, and are underpinned by these. You will develop an understanding of the nursing process and how assessment and evaluation of care is structured and measured through evidence based approached and how this is informed by different models of nursing appropriate to learning disability nursing.

LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the role of contemporary learning disability nursing
LO2: Articulate the values and philosophies of learning disability nursing
LO3: Demonstrate knowledge of models of care and approaches to nursing practice as applicable to learning disability nursing
LO4: Gain an appreciation of the nursing process and its application to evidence based learning disability nursing
LO5: Develop an awareness of key social and political drivers that inform learning disability nursing practice