$29.99
Train and support new IDD nurses with a structured, clinically sound onboarding workbook designed specifically for OPWDD and developmental disabilities settings.
This IDD Nursing Foundations RN Training Workbook provides step-by-step guidance, clinical scenarios, worksheets, and competency checklists to help nurses feel confident and safe in their role.
Created by an IDD nurse for real-world practice, this workbook focuses on baseline assessment, medication safety, telephone triage, DSP collaboration, and risk prevention — the core skills needed in developmental disability nursing.
👩⚕️ PERFECT FOR:
* New grad RNs entering IDD or OPWDD
settings
* Nurses transitioning from hospital to
community care
* Nurse educators and agency trainers
* Residential and day program nursing staff
📘 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Full 20+ page RN training workbook
✔ Step-by-step IDD nursing foundations
training
✔ Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) overview
✔ Medication Regimen Review (MRR)
training section
✔ Clinical scenarios and case-based
exercises
✔ Telephone triage guidance +
documentation practice
✔ DSP collaboration and delegation
guidance
✔ Risk, safety, and quality improvement
content
✔ Full-width writing lines for training use
✔ RN competency checklist
✔ Medication error response worksheet
✔ Telephone triage decision worksheet
✔ Training sign-off page for agency use
🧩 TOPICS COVERED
* Baseline vs change in IDD populations
* Recognizing medical vs behavioral concerns
* Seizure safety and documentation
* Dysphagia & aspiration precautions
* Constipation protocols
* Skin integrity & Braden risk
* Diabetes basics in IDD
* Medication safety + polypharmacy
* Telephone triage decision making
* DSP communication and training
* Incident response & documentation
* Mandated reporting basics
* Professional boundaries & burnout
prevention
🏥 GREAT FOR AGENCIES
This workbook can be used for:
✔ RN orientation
✔ Annual competency training
✔ Nursing supervision tools
✔ Clinical remediation
✔ Quality improvement programs
📥 FILE DETAILS
* Digital download (PDF)
* Print or use digitally
* Standard US letter size (8.5 x 11)
* No physical item will be mailed
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This workbook is for educational and training purposes only and should be used in accordance with your agency policies, state regulations, and provider direction.