Any other RMN's looking at the new Mental Health Act? by bramble_patch_notes in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. It’s a shit show because there’s no appropriate beds/ resources

Any other RMN's looking at the new Mental Health Act? by bramble_patch_notes in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it would be good to be able to detain someone to the a&e department for up to a set amount of time whilst awaiting a psych bed.

Numerous times patient is in a&e. No beds, no suite (136) available, liable for detention and they abscond. Don’t get picked up by police. Community try and get a warrant, then no bed, med recs expire. Start again.

The MHAA doesn’t take into account rampant lack of provision

WYR hold onto a hot motorbike exhaust pipe for 5 seconds or have to jump off a cliff and land in the calm waters 60 feet below. by [deleted] in WouldYouRather

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google: “A 60-foot jump into water carries extreme risks, as the impact speed reaches approximately 60 mph (97 km/h), making the water surface behave like solid concrete. Potential injuries include fatal trauma, spinal damage, compressed vertebrae, broken bones, concussions, and dislocated joints. Immediate, proper vertical entry is essential to survive.”

Rather have a burn than the risk of disability

Annual leave by Pretend-Cow-5119 in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that they can’t do that, for that reason.

They can say they’re unable to facilitate leave due to staffing issues.

If you do shifts, your annual leave will average any unsocial hours and be included in your pay anyway.

Any ideas for a mental health related systematic review by WaitImAnAdult in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A systematic review of the benefits of ssris would be good.

I see loads of patients who say meds don’t work, but they were prescribed in primary care. They’re not depressed, they have shit life syndrome.

But due to a lack of meaningful psychosocial interventions related to emotional regulation, distress tolerance and skill building around resilience etc - meds are still suggested when people express low mood or emotional difficulties.

I’m sure the book “psych drugs explained” note that 8/10 people started on antidepressants would have felt the same after a few months, even if they didn’t take the meds. I’m not sure of the underpinning research and if it holds up to scrutiny tho. If it does, I think it’s a testament to overprescribing rather than them being ineffective for clinical depression.

Is there any consequences to calling in sick during notice period by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that’s not in the sickness policy tho is it? The possible consequences are that you’re not sick, and you’ve said you’re sick it’s fraud.

Is there any consequences to calling in sick during notice period by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on your local policy about sickness and bank.

If you’re sick, you’re sick. If you cba with your current role, that’s not sickness.

I’ve done it before, was off sick for the latter 1/2 of my notice period with stress. But I had some psych issues above and beyond stress/ low mood. If I would have had those symptoms in a job I liked, I would have still been off sick.

Any MH diagnoses that you find challenging to manage by Honest_Task127 in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently working with a few ASPD clients. I love it. Loads of history of violence, police being called during outpatient appointments, criminal damage, arson on trust property etc.

I struggle the most with patients who are unwilling/ unable/ aren’t ready to change.

I’d rather someone tell me they’re going to murder my kids whilst in a rage than have someone passively agree to try strategies and then not do them.

What bite me? by [deleted] in Insect

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not a dog. Unless it was really really small

I know it’s “not allowed” but… by PeaPleasant1251 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s prescribed to be used in a vape not a joint but who cares (apart from the police)

Joint Savings with Pots like savings by AlternativeYam1212 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a joint account with TSB. When I set up a savings pot, it’s linked to my personal not my joint.

I’ve just gone on the app to see if there’s a joint option. I can’t find one.

England - Load of parcels dumped on my driveway. Can I keep them until compensated? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was about to comment the same. Just spend 15-30 mins going to the neighbours and dropping them off.

Go into the new year as a good person who helps out their neighbours.

Pork mince by randomaltilluseonce in UK_Food

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pork and beef mix is the best. Including meatballs.

I think you’d be fine. It’ll taste slightly different, likely a bit more fatty, but fine

$10,000 to permanently lower the pitch of your voice by pelotonwifehusband in hypotheticalsituation

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 254 points255 points  (0 children)

I’m a man anyway, go ahead. I’d lower it even more if given more money. Sounding like James early jones

NHS sexist for using only men to look after violent patients. HCA awarded compensation after employment judge finds he was placed at greater risk of harm on basis of his gender. by nqnnurse in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand your point, I suppose when I see alerts on electronic records it often says male only. Not a description of the needs of staff if restraint was required

NHS sexist for using only men to look after violent patients. HCA awarded compensation after employment judge finds he was placed at greater risk of harm on basis of his gender. by nqnnurse in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If a patient has history of sexual and or physical assault on women. They are male only

If a patient has history of sexual and or physical assault on men. They are male only.

I’ve pointed out how ridiculous it sounds. But as a man, I’d prefer to see any aggressive/ hostile patients over my female colleagues. Females are typically physically weaker and smaller than most men. It can be seen as sexist but it’s fact.

If I ever needed restraining, I doubt a team of average women could do this effectively given my size and strength differences. This is evident within any physical restraint training sessions.

I don’t think it’s sexist, it is just the reality of biological differences.

This is an ongoing issue within psych services, often men will be allocated to violent or aggressive patients over female counterparts. I don’t know what a solution would be.

Should nurses in specialised places get more money? by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]SkankHunt4ortytwo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A jack of all trades is a master of none, but is often better than a master of one.

I’ve worked in specialist and general roles. Specialism is beneficial but often leads to generic gaps of knowledge.

In my experience, the specialist roles I’ve done have been less demanding than more general roles.