D Wright1. 1. Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, University of Sheffield.
Abstract
AIM: This article sets out to begin the process of discussing and investigating the support of nursing students and midwives with dyslexia. METHOD: The method is informed by grounded theory using a survey of universities through email contact with members of the Council of Deans (CoD). RESULTS: Twenty eight universities responded to the survey, representing 46 per cent of the CoD membership and 40 per cent of the universities offering nursing and midwifery courses. The results show a wide variation of support available to students within financial constraints. Many universities offer support funded by top-slicing or goodwill gestures. CONCLUSION: Although concentrating on academic support, there are implications for practitioners who support students on clinical placements.
AIM: This article sets out to begin the process of discussing and investigating the support of nursing students and midwives with dyslexia. METHOD: The method is informed by grounded theory using a survey of universities through email contact with members of the Council of Deans (CoD). RESULTS: Twenty eight universities responded to the survey, representing 46 per cent of the CoD membership and 40 per cent of the universities offering nursing and midwifery courses. The results show a wide variation of support available to students within financial constraints. Many universities offer support funded by top-slicing or goodwill gestures. CONCLUSION: Although concentrating on academic support, there are implications for practitioners who support students on clinical placements.