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Caring for People with Developmental Disabilities: Survey of Nurses about Their Education and Experience.

Authors :
Walsh, Kevin K.
Hammerman, Susan
Josephson, Faye
Source :
Mental Retardation. Feb 2000 38(1):33-41.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

A survey of 538 nurses found that only about 10 percent received much training related to developmental disabilities. Most respondents received little or no training in the area and most had received no specific training with developmental disabilities since receiving their licenses or while in their current jobs. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0047-6765
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Mental Retardation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ603381
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research