They often work in conjunction with families, groups or the larger community.

In addition to professionalism, a nurse must practice with intelligence, compassion and enthusiasm.

DCU?s BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programme employs a combination of academic and practical learning to instill you with competence in clinical, theoretical, ethical, intercultural and cross-disciplinary knowledge. You?ll focus on the fundamental issues in nursing practice, and integrate these with aspects of psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, pharmacology and microbiology. You?ll also have a chance to put your new skills to practice under the guidance of registered nurses in a real-world work environment.

This nursing specialty will help you understand how to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their full potential, in a variety of settings, and in collaboration with their families, other professionals, and care facilities.