Hi I’m Laura and I’m a qualified nurse. I have an interest in learning disabilities and have written about and created videos about career development, often from my perspective as a neuro diverse student and nurse.

In this article, adult nurse and regular Nurses.co.uk contributor Laura Potter shares her experience of securing her first nursing role, along with her tips and advice for job hunting with a learning disability or autism diagnosis.

Finding your first nursing role with a learning disability

Laura explains the recent STOMP campaign and how to integrate it into your practice with treating people with learning disabilities.

Overmedicating People With Learning Disabilities (STOMP)

In the final part of her series, Laura discusses on her international elective placement in Vietnam, and if she would recommend an international elective to other Student Nurses.

My Nursing Elective in Vietnam (Part 3)

In this video, Laura updates us on her International Elective Placement in Vietnam, as she takes us through how her placement has been going and what she’s learnt.

My Nursing Elective In Vietnam (Part 2)

An International Elective Placement can be a great opportunity to develop your skills and confidence as a Student Nurse. Laura takes us through what they entail and skills you can learn.

My Nursing Elective In Vietnam (Part 1)

Student Nurse Laura discussed neurodiversity in the workplace, from the origins of the term to potential accommodations.

Nursing & Neurodiversity

In this helpful and empathetic video, Laura guides us though how to provide humanised care for patients with learning difficulties.

Caring For Patients With Learning Disabilities

In this informative video, Laura discusses the difference between linear and non-linear thought processes and shares her advice on navigating the nursing profession with a non-linear brain, from hando

Non-Linear Brains

Laura shares her experiences as a Student Nurse with learning difficulties, as well as what help you can access, what she’s learned along the way and her hopes for the future.