Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Ed.
An essential document for every intellectual and developmental disabilities nurse, the standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered intellectual and developmental disabilities nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting.
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The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is an essential document for every intellectual and developmental disabilities nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of intellectual and developmental disabilities nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered intellectual and developmental disabilities nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting.
The product of extensive thought work by many registered nurses, this new edition provides 17 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels. This premier professional resource informs and guides intellectual and developmental disabilities nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care. It is a must-have for every registered intellectual and developmental disabilities nurse.