Module 13: Putting it All Together: Critical Reflections and Applications

In this module, the learner will reflect on several concepts explored throughout the program. In particular, you will examine the following:

  • the variety of ways you were invited to explore deeply the unique healthcare needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; 
  • the critical role nurses play as members of the interprofessional team in the delivery of high-quality care; and 
  • strategies to improve outcomes for hospitalized patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Introduction to the Module

You will reflect on several concepts explored throughout the program. In particular, you will examine the following:

  • The variety of ways you were invited to explore deeply the unique healthcare needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
  • The critical role nurses play as members of the interprofessional team in the delivery of high-quality care. 
  • Strategies to improve outcomes for hospitalized patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Introduction of the Subject Matter Expert: 

Dr. Holly Brown DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCS

Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor at the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University and Associate Director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing. Her academic work focuses on achieving health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through nursing education.  She is the Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Hillside Children’s Center in Rochester, New York, caring for youth diagnosed with IDD and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

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Course Includes

  • 6 Lessons
  • Course Certificate