Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

ANA

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	American Nurses Association
ISBN:	1-55810-223-X (155810223X)
ISBN-13:	978-1-55810-223-1 (9781558102231)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2004
Publish Date:	02/05
Weight:	0.48 Lbs.
Pages:	116
Carton Quantity:	1
Subject Class:	N-A (Nursing Administration and Education)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	American Nurses Assoc. Publications (All Titles)
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Developmental Disabilities-Nursing
NLM Class:	WY 160
LC Class:	RC570.2
Abstract:	Written in collaboration with the Nursing Division of the American Association on Mental Retardation. With clients of this specialty present now in all communities and care settings, they remain a vulnerable population. Whatever their age, they and their families need assurance of safe and effective nursing care. Addressing their unique healthcare and social needs, this book delineates at all levels of care the essentials of such specialized practice. Lending context to this core content is a detailed essay on the varieties and extent of ID/D and the status, trends, prospects, and professional requirements (including education and certification) of this interdisciplinary specialty.