Learning disability nursing in a remote and rural location: benefits and challenges

Learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations can often be challenging, in part due to limited resources and access to services, but it can also be highly rewarding. This article describes the benefits and challenges of learning disability nursing in Shetland, a remote and rural location that comprises a group of islands north of the Scottish mainland. It also includes the reflections and insights of a nursing student who completed a nine-week placement on Shetland, to provide another perspective of learning disability nursing in this setting.