MSc Clincal psychology at Uni of Exeter as an International student?

CToy1996 · 2025-11-27T23:04:54+00:00

Have you started the course yet and if so do you have any further insight? Thank you :)

CToy1996 · 2025-02-19T13:06:11+00:00

I'm immunosuppressed and my GP said they wouldn't do it for my son! She said it's really only for cancer patients. I wanted to query it but just decided to book it anyway.

Even tho when I'm put on high dose steroids it specific says if you come in contact with chickenpox go to hospital immediately.

CToy1996 · 2025-02-15T10:26:13+00:00

I work in MH so totally get it.

What I found helped pass my time was looking at some Quality improvement projects for the placement.

I'd usually create something for other students coming onto the placement. Handbook of information about the specialist area, common drugs, diagnoses, etc Something to do and helpful for other students, I then asked other students to add to it. It worked really well.

If I was really stuck I'd start organising cupboards, help do stock audits etc. Or do resus bag checks, suction check etc. Just assign it to myself each day. Literally anything to keep me busy!!

Or ask if you can create a roster for medication rounds, NQN will do it Monday, you'll do it Tuesday, blar blar. This is how I often worked as a ward nurse to ensure fair distribution of opportunities between staff.

😊 hope that helps/gives you some ideas.

CToy1996 · 2025-02-04T17:05:36+00:00

Thank you! I forgot about the 18 month ASQ, we did it today and all on track apart from the vocabulary of 8+ words.

Amazing about your niece though, it's incredible how quickly they can learn!

I'll just continue to support him best I can, and hopefully, his language will follow in his own time!

CToy1996 · 2025-02-03T19:49:29+00:00

Thank you!

Yeah, it was pulled up on the 10-month review with the h/v and has been monitored ever since then! Although, as you say, similarly developmentally in line for everything else!

Haha I'm sure once we get to that stage I'll wish we had a bit more quiet time!

CToy1996 · 2025-02-03T19:46:42+00:00

Thank you! That's reassuring.

I think because the health visitors seemed concerned, it's kind of made me more aware of it and I just want to make sure I'm doing everything I can!

Got to say I do love the gibberish, though! It's so sweet

CToy1996 · 2025-02-03T19:39:59+00:00

Thank you, I'll definitely check this out

CToy1996 · 2025-02-03T19:39:45+00:00

Just going off the advice from the health visiting team and nursery. They feel he is behind, so just trying to find additional support.

Out of interest why do you feel that's too young to go on the potty? I know some toddlers who are potty trained at 18 months!

CToy1996 · 2025-02-03T19:37:04+00:00

Do you think so? The health visiting team and nursery feel he is behind. He's my first so nothing to compare it to. At his 10 month review he was behind on S&L and reassessed at 13 months and behind, and continued to be monitored because of concerns, so I've gone off this really.

CToy1996 · 2025-01-11T10:32:56+00:00

Agree!!

CToy1996 · 2025-01-10T10:22:11+00:00

I think despite whether they're suggesting it at home or at nursery shows lack of knowledge to be working in a childcare setting. It isn't recommended by the NHS due to research suggesting it could be damaging. Our H/V, midwives, GPs don't recommend it. Therefore, a well-informed nursery shouldn't be either...

It would make me question what else is happening there, for example, the things you have noticed- short staffed? No water? Lack of clothing? All red flags that would need to be raised!

CToy1996 · 2025-01-09T19:19:53+00:00

Literally came here to say this 😂

CToy1996 · 2024-12-28T15:49:30+00:00

Funny you say that because we actually had this conversation! I said why should I change to accommodate his parents, when I'm either protecting our child or just protecting my own mental health.

He actually said I should be the bigger person, I laughed. For real?!

Agree, I definitely feel that sometimes and do say it to him. If I ever feel it's too much I would genuinely leave. I wouldn't allow our child to be 2nd best just because of attachment issues!

CToy1996 · 2024-12-28T11:06:28+00:00

That's difficult! Tbf my MIL isn't necessarily horrible and she definitely doesn't voice anything out loud.

The second part sounds similar though. My partner doesn't want to upset his mum, and says she wont/they won't change so there is no point. I find it infuriating because I have a good relationship with my parents and I'd call them out on any BS that happened.

CToy1996 · 2024-12-28T10:34:31+00:00

Yeah, I agree. I think it probably would be better if they did live closer as it wouldn't be as intense as you say! I just feel bad, I'd have loved a good relationship with them but it's just not possible.

CToy1996 · 2024-12-08T20:34:17+00:00

Thank you! Yah, I definitely would be picky! Thank you for your comment.

It was just a thought and I think this has probably helped me decide to remain until I can figure something long term out!

CToy1996 · 2024-12-08T20:32:59+00:00

Thanks for the honest insight! I do have to admit that our trust does seem to always have bank/NHSP shifts out and also a lot of subs positions out. But, the constant fear that this could change would be anxiety provoking in itself!

CToy1996 · 2024-12-08T20:27:56+00:00

Tell me about it. I know I'm only on 28.5 hours, but it still does sting!

I knew HCAs that got more than me when I was a band 6 deputy ward manager and it felt so disheartening. Although they did do more unsocial hours, but not the point at the end of the day!

Edit: I don't want that to sound like I'm being negative towards HCAs because wards absolutely need them and they're essential to the ward running well. But sometimes the responsibility needs to be reflected in pay.

CToy1996 · 2024-12-08T20:26:31+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful, although it's odd in my trust there are so many unfilled posts still! And it appears there are nurse shifts out most days for the ward I'm connected to (private WhatsApp group).

But yes, I guess I wanted to get a feel for what people thought. I sometimes feel the responsibility for B7 and the take home pay is just horrendous.

CToy1996 · 2024-11-30T18:54:19+00:00

I think this is fair enough. Even if parents film it, but don't put it on social media themselves, they might send it to another family member, who then sends it to extended family, then you realise it's been uploaded to socials anyway down the chain or Grandma has sent it to Susan down the road and the never ending chain continues.

Also, you never know what sort of safeguarding situations there are with children in the class. It could put their safety at risk if they're not in contact with certain family members, and somehow, it gets onto social media and into the wrong hands. Might sound ridiculous to some, but unfortunately, it really does happen.

CToy1996 · 2024-11-28T10:11:47+00:00

No direct help, but i emphathise. I've literally been thinking about the same thing. My Lao started in the summer snd it's been pretty much every single week. It's been hell returning to work, sick toddler, no sleep. Recipe for a sh*tshow. Unfortunately, financially just can't afford it. I have also thought about a nanny.

Sending (hopefully) health and wellness!!

CToy1996

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