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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...

  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

  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

  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

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

    sampaul1966 replied to -Liam-'s topic in International Nursing

    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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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

  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...

  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

  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