concerned about the future

12-Mar-2010 10:58 pm

Hi there

I fully understand your concerns and rest assured you are not the only one who has those. However, despite the apparent frustrations which you are facing at present let me assure you that you are a unique nurse since no where else in the health service is holistic nursing more practised than by Registered Nurses - Learning Disabilities. Everyone has to learn to do 'holistic' things nowadays, but only LD nurses 'are' holistic in their way of thinking, approach and in seeing results in every area for those who use their service. Four years ago when I was doing my dissertation we were told the same thing and I became quite dissolutioned and almost gave up. I am glad I did not because there are thousands of people with LD who need you. Never forget that in a society where we become more and more sophisticated and able to keep children alive learning disabilities can and will only increase. That is why you are more needed and wanted than you think. Keep going, if you need more encouragement let me know and I will gladly give it. You are unique!

28-Aug-2010 11:56 am

Hi, Have you tried contacting private companies such as Mencap or Dimensions? as these companies care for people with learning disabilities in the community and employ over 4000 staff nationwide.

24-Sep-2012 8:55 am

Try inquiring for LD nursing-related jobs outside of where you live. Perhaps other cities or states are looking for LD nurses.