Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession

Butler, Sarah

doi:10.12968/bjon.2024.0119

Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession

Butler, Sarah

Authors

Miss Sarah Butler S.L.Butler@hull.ac.uk
University Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice Programme Director and Post Graduate Certificate Clinical Practice Programme Director

Abstract

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty impacting reading, writing and spelling. Practising nursing requires a unique set of skills that encompass effective communication, critical thinking, and organisational skills. This article focuses on the experiences of nurses with dyslexia, shedding light on the distinct challenges they encounter and the resilient strategies they employ to navigate their roles and excel in the health profession.

Citation

Butler, S. (2024). Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession. British Journal of Nursing, 33(15), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0119

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jul 22, 2024
Online Publication Date	Aug 14, 2024
Publication Date	Aug 13, 2024
Deposit Date	Aug 15, 2024
Publicly Available Date	Feb 14, 2025
Print ISSN	0966-0461
Publisher	MA Healthcare
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	33
Issue	15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0119
Keywords	Nurse; Dyslexia; Coping strategies; Neurodiversity
Public URL	https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4748588

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This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in British Journal of Nursing, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0119.