Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession

Butler, Sarah

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