Developmental Disability Nurse
A Developmental Disability Nurse (DDN), also known as a Special Needs Nurse, helps patients with mental or developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome or Trisomy 21, autism, and more. A DDA job titles includes teaching patients to move on their own, helps patients perform bodily functions, and assisting patients with language skills and communication skills. A DDN job also includes educating patients’ family about the disability and provides emotional support. Upon being required to have a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certification, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), or a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), only those who have been certified by the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association,…show more content… It might could expose one to other interest such as nursing psychiatrist, psychiatrist, counselor, or therapist. It offers a variety of job opportunities that would fit your interest of your special qualifications. The career choice of DDN could be chose for many reasons, some based upon job opportunities, salary, job requirements, education, interest, or personal reasons. I took interest in this choice of specialized nursing due to personal experience of a family member with developmental disabilities. I have personally seen how developmental disabilities in a person not only affects the life of person who has it, but also the lives of the family and the friends that surround the individual. I have also witnessed how stressful and worrisome it can be to have a medical staff that shows no emotion, concern, or education in the care of treatment of a loved one. These are hurtful situations that need to be addressed with people who have the will power and want to help others enjoy life and learn to embrace it with disabilities. It sometimes can be difficult for acceptance by the person and or family and adjustment of lifestyle, but with the care and concern of a doctor, nurse, and medical staff that is treating the patient, it makes understanding and dealing with the disability easier, and helps mentally and emotionally to make the person or people more comfortable with an ease of mind.