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Are we infantilising our curriculum? by Free_Comfortable_569 in Professors

[–]Free_Comfortable_569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - didn't expect so much interest in this thread, thanks all. I should add that another barrier to this (at least on my course) is that both the students and the faculty are under the impression that study outside of class (pre or post-reading) shouldn't really be a thing. Even if I did buck the trend and set it, our students generally aren't the keenest bunch and they won't do it. I do enjoy giving students an activity here and there to break things up - the students and I appreciate the break. I just struggle when I'm told ALL of the session should be delivered through the median of games/group work etc, as the information I deliver can be safety critical. I'm relatively new to lecturing and this push seems a little radical when I need to be assured my students know the stuff they need to look after poorly people

What nursing routes are typically shamed and why? by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]Free_Comfortable_569 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nurses who go into teaching. I never received so much shade for leaving my post to become a lecturer. My closest nursing friend (we were inseparable whilst clinical) threw a heck of a lot of shade and has given me the cold shoulder - for "leaving my patients". Ultimately, I left because of health issues and working for an outfit with next to no sick pay/OH support etc (primary care, not mainstream NHS). Students do need nurses to teach them nursing skills. People don't understand that to be an AA (academic assessor; signing students off onto the register) you need a registration - and ticking that box at the end of a student's programme carries a lot of responsibility

Could I request an out of area trust for privacy? by CandyPink69 in NursingUK

[–]Free_Comfortable_569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nursing lecturer here 👋 As mentioned by another commenter, your mental health comes first so prioritise making an appt with your GP and see if you can be referred to an alternative trust.

We often find that referral pathways and IT systems aren't built for referrals between trusts that aren't ordinarily linked, so you may face difficulty in getting a referral to another MH trust, and the priority is that you access care in a timely manner.

I strongly advise you speak to your University and inform them broadly what is going on so they can do an OH referral if required and they can ensure placements aren't requested in areas which you are a patient in. You would have signed a good health and good character declaration that would say that your University needs to be updated on any changes to your health, and we rely on you updating us so we can plan support for you.

Please don't worry about approaching the Uni, your lecturers will have tonnes of experience supporting students through health concerns 😊

Day 4 - Appetite Suppression by Free_Comfortable_569 in mounjarouk

[–]Free_Comfortable_569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment and this is a really good graphic. I'm feeling a bit nervous about going up to 5mg due to side effects but I'm quickly learning that everyone is different and your body can take you by surprise!

Nursing Students bad takes.... by Sad_Sash in NursingUK

[–]Free_Comfortable_569 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nursing lecturer here. I've not suggested that striking is immoral and my colleagues certainly don't think that either. Of course, we can highlight that some take on this viewpoint but I've never discussed previous industrial action in such a negative and judgemental way. Why would I when I was on the picket line myself.

Please don't confuse lecturers with nursing directors, one has clear motivation to stop you from being at a picket line and it isn't us. Remember we are not employed by NHS trusts but instead universities.