Adam Roxby

As a student nurse, issues surrounding mental health are never far away. Originally published 9th January, 2012 Even when studying adult nursing you are encouraged to have an awareness of concepts related to mental health and mental illness. But still, even though everyone studies it, there seems to be an element of uncertainty around caring for patients with mental health problems. In my own experience I can think of of a good example. Let’s call her Danni. Danni was admitted to hospital after taking an overdose of painkillers and excessive alcohol. It was felt that her vulnerable state of mental health was significantly worsened by the anniversary of the death of a close family relative. The trained nursing staff attended to her immediate medical needs and the health care assistants checked her observations and changed her bed in the morning. I wanted to be active in all aspects of her care but felt restricted by my anxiety and lack of experience with patients who had mental health problems. If Danni ha

While at my community placement I visited an older patient to assess what help and support she would need in order for her to remain at her own home. Recently there have been a slew of reports and accounts about the treatment of the elderly in hospital, but I wanted to convey one patient’s experience. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

Perhaps not the most exciting title but I know people like to get to geeky and hear about the various apps, systems and devices I’m using to achieve my transformational goals. AdamRoxby.uk/fitness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

It’s that time of year again when we buy presents, look forward to the special food and enjoy spending time with our families; but what about the people we leave behind when our year is done? AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

I walking through the metaphorical graveyard of all of my failed attempts to be a better person, I’ve decided to be fully open and exposed in order to make this the last fitness journey. AdamRoxby.uk/fitness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

I want to talk today about a phenomenon I have noticed in practice and it's something I am personally trying to overcome. I am in the first half of my second year and as such there is an expectation that I should know a fair bit about nursing and medical issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

While preparing for some pretty drastic changes to my health and fitness regime next week I go through one of the tools that may help achieve my fitness goals: cold exposure. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

I have noticed something in today’s NHS and it’s something I can only describe as ‘healthcare martyrdom’. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

Recently, I’ve been thinking about risk scores, and whether they work or not. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

At some point during your student nursing life, you are going to come across a patient that is unable to feed himself or herself unaided. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

As hard as we try to be objective, none of us can stop the instant spark of opinion that enters our head when we meet a new person or encounter a new situation. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

So, when I thought about what I could offer in this time of excitement and uncertainty, I wanted to give an honest representation of something that can be quite distressing and humiliating: what happens when you fail - and, more importantly, how do you pick yourself back up again? www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

Over the course of your education, you will be placed in a variety of different areas and specialisms. Each will have its own unique opportunities for learning and development … www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

After having a discussion with my tutor group about public health and health promotion, my tutor decided to canvass some opinion about the seasonal flu jab. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

"As an NHS student, I am given a bursary of around £570 a month. This is sufficient for me to live on, but that’s about it." www.AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

An elderly gentleman was knocked from his scooter after a collision with the back of a car. I found myself reacting quickly; I put my hazard lights on and ran over to the middle lane of the roundabout. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

"For some student nurses, heading into practice for the first time can be a daunting experience with their head swimming with expectations and questions. You may be experiencing the workplace for the first time and might be unsure about what’s expected of you." www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

"When you consider some of the most iconic and influential uniforms you would probably have a list that would include the London beefeaters, airline cabin crew and indeed, the crew of Star Trek - my personal, geeky preference." www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

Whether we like it or not, students need to be mentored. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message

When I first got involved with Student Nursing Times a couple of months back I felt mixed emotions. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adamroxby/message