sampaul1966

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1. forensic nursing?

   sampaul1966 replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

   I work in a UK secure hospital. Most of the patients are detained under mental health act sections for people who can pose a danger to the public when mentally unwell. These sections continue when patients are discharged into the community which mean...

2. Attacked by patient

   sampaul1966 replied to franmermaid's topic in Psychiatric

   5 assaults in 7 seven years i'm afraid. These range from kick to the groin to punch to the head.

3. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

   sampaul1966 replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

   Worked in a secure hospital for 6 years & feel safer than working in an emergency room

4. Psych RN's, being phased out???

   sampaul1966 replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

   substance misuse services in the UK are generally staffed by mental health nurses & thats an area that certainly isn't diminishing in need.

5. Was set on becoming a nurse, in a panic after seeing this board!

   sampaul1966 replied to -Liam-'s topic in International

   does depend on where your interests lie. Personally i think in mental health you can have more time to "talk" with patients as communication difficulties & difficulties in perception are major factors in our client groups. As a rule the wages in ...

6. Psychiatry in UK

   sampaul1966 replied to Thanet's topic in Psychiatric

   5 1/2 years working in secure forensic nursing with qualification in substance misuse too

7. Help for us and our son, sorry this is long

   sampaul1966 replied to blue heron's topic in Psychiatric

   schizophrenia.com is an excellent site. No illicit drug is good for schizophrenia although in my experience those that stimulate the central nervous system (amphetamine, cocaine, crack etc) or those that can result in hallucinations (LSD, MDMA, canna...

8. correctional nurse?????

   sampaul1966 replied to spirit11's topic in Correctional

   I work withina secure hospital rather than a prison although a high percentage of the patients arrive here via the court system. The way to look at it is if people's crimes/behaviour is connected to their mental state then any treatment that improves...

9. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

   sampaul1966 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

   have worked forensic (secure hospitals) for 5 years & still love it as its never boring. Might go into substance misuse nursing as i have a diploma in that too & thats different every day

10. Workplace violence

    sampaul1966 replied to Ruthbud19's topic in Psychiatric

    Generally the patient is reported to the police but as most of the patients in my unit are detained for long periods ( average stay 2-3 years) the cases don't go ahead. In one recent case proceedings are going ahead but then the patient assaulted sev...

11. HELP! Class assignment needs to be completed

    sampaul1966 replied to Bluejay2002's topic in Correctional

    1 4 weeks induction to unit 2 yes because its been put into action many times 3 i'll know when or if it happens 4 no

12. Corrections Vs. Psych Institution for the Criminally Insane

    sampaul1966 replied to Sheri257's topic in Correctional

    Do nurses in the usa learn restraint techniques ? I work in a secure hospital in the uk & we do. I'd feel unsafe otherwise