Sign language knowledge and nursing

Nurses General Nursing

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Hi.... - I have a previous degree (B.A.) in Communication Disorders. In the midst of obtaining that degree and in the years afterwards I became fluent in sign language and worked as a volunteer teacher's aide with deaf children and as a volunteer interpreting for the deaf. I was wondering if anyone knows of any instances, or fields of nursing in which my knowledge of sign language would be able to be combined with my love of nursing..... :rolleyes:

Specializes in Acute rehab/geriatrics/cardiac rehab.
I have been learning some basic ASL over the past year, and want to learn more! It has been a help in communicating with special needs children, especially kids with CP, Autism.

kidluvinRN - I'm sure sign language will come in handy if you have any deaf pediatric patients. I remember from my work with deaf children that they were excited to meet someone who could communicate with them in sign language instead of through an interpreter... :balloons:

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