Nursing students with disabilities: one faculty's journey

Legislation requires universities to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to facilitate their access to post-secondary education. In the case of professional programs, educators must think beyond the classroom and consider the implications for clinical practice. The natur...

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Published in:	International journal of nursing education scholarship Vol. 5; p. Article18
Main Authors:	Ashcroft, Terri J, Chernomas, Wanda M, Davis, Penny L, Dean, Ruth A K, Seguire, Marilyn, Shapiro, Carla R, Swiderski, Linda M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 2008
Subjects:	Adult Disabled Persons - education Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - organization & administration Faculty, Nursing - organization & administration Female Humans Interprofessional Relations Male Manitoba Middle Aged Nursing Education Research Nursing Methodology Research Students, Nursing Teaching - methods Manitoba
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Summary:	Legislation requires universities to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to facilitate their access to post-secondary education. In the case of professional programs, educators must think beyond the classroom and consider the implications for clinical practice. The nature of some students' accommodations prompted concerns about the students' ability to meet program expectations. This paper describes the explorations and actions of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing regarding working with undergraduate nursing students with disabilities. The paper includes a summary of literature, strategies adopted to facilitate access to nursing education for students with disabilities, and issues that require further attention.
ISSN:	1548-923X
DOI:	10.2202/1548-923X.1424