The nursing student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in college-age students presents a complex challenge of coping with academic coursework, refining life skills, and addressing self-limitations. Behaviors that characterize ADHD are particularly problematic for nursing students, especially when the student has difficulty with behaviors that exemplify executive functioning. The authors discuss symptoms and treatments associated with the diagnosis of ADHD and evaluation and interventions for college students, based on guidelines from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Nursing faculty can facilitate academic success by recognizing the problem in nursing students and implementing strategies useful for self-management of ADHD.
Bradshaw
Martha J
MJ
School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. mbradsha@mail.mcg.edu
Salzer
Judith Schurr
JS
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants