#WeStNs - Wednesday 10th March 2021 8pm (GMT Standard Time)
How to talk to patients about sex as a student nurse?
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Sex and sexual health can be a difficult subject to talkabout with patients, yet as health professionals who frequently engage with,and tend to have close relationships with patients, it is something we need tobe able to discuss.
Sexual health is one of the areas of improvement in the‘All Our Health’ framework which health professionals should be focussing on,as well as screening for (which includes cervical screening). Expressingsexuality is one of the 12 Activities of Daily Living (Roper, Logan andTierney, 1980). As part of our role of Making Every Contact Count (PHE, 2016)to improve public health it is something we should be discussing at everypossibility.
During a day based around sexual health on the@WeStudentNurse account several student participants said that they had littlecourse content on sexual health, and that often what was there was physiologybased. This is backed-up by a literature review by Pascale Blakey and Aveyard(2017).
This tweetchat will discuss experiences of speaking aboutsex and sexual health and how to talk to patients.
Discussion:
Focussed themes include:
- Whatdo you think are the advantages and disadvantages of broaching sexual healthrelated topics with patients?
- Howconfident do you feel about broaching sex related topics with patients?
- Howdo you think you can gain confident in speaking about sexual health?
- Whatexperiences have you had of discussing sexual health with patients?
- Whattips do you have when it comes to discussing sexual health with patients?
- TheEx-PLISSIT model of intervention (David and Taylor, 2006) suggests opening thechance for conversation by asking simple questions related to sex, for exampleabout relationship status. What topics do you think show openness to talk aboutsexuality?
Further Reading:
BatesJ (2011) Broaching sexual health issues with patients. Nursing Times; 107 (48),20-22
E-Learningfor Health (2019) All Our Health. Available at https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Catalogue/Index?HierarchyId=0_41737_42670&programmeId=41737(Accessed 15/2/21)
PascaleBlakey, E and Aveyard, H (2017) Student Nurses Competence in Sexual HealthCare: A Literature Review. British Journal of Nursing. 26 (23-24) pp3906-3916
PHE(2020) Population Screening: Applying All Our Health. Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/population-screening-applying-all-our-health/population-screening-applying-all-our-health(Accessed 15/2/21)
PHE(2019) Sexual and Reproductive Health: Applying All Our Health. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-hiv-applying-all-our-health/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-hiv-applying-all-our-health#taking-action(Accessed 15/2/21)
PHE(2016) Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Consensus Statement. Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-contact-count-mecc-practical-resources(Accessed 15/2/21)
RCN(2020) Sexual Health. Available at https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/public-health/sexual-health(Accessed 15/2/21)
Stonehouse D.P (2017) A Support Worker’s Guide to Models ofLiving and Nursing. British Journal ofHealthcare Assistants, 11 (9) , pp. 454-457. Avaliable at http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/46572/ (Accessed 15/2/21)
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#WeStNs transcript
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:00
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Hi everybody and welcome to tonight's tweetchat 'How to talk to patients about sex as a student nurse?' To start off let's introduce ourselves. Remember to use #WeStNs in your replies tonight so we can find you https://t.co/s8oWWx90ey |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:01
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@WeStudentNurse Hi! I’m Kirstin and I’m 3rd adult nursing student! #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:01
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Hi, My name is Anisa. I am a student children's nurse. |
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@Georgina_Lilly_
10 March 2021 20:01
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@WeStudentNurse Hello I'm Georgie. 3rd year student nurse (Adult) from the University of York ?? #WeStNs https://t.co/jLTcKJmfPL |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:02
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Remember during tonight's to tweet in line with @nmcnews guidance #WeStNs https://t.co/9wWHWSU1J7 |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:02
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@WeStudentNurse Hey everybody, Jamilah here ?? studying children's nursing #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:02
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@WeStudentNurse Hi guys! My name is Zahra and I'm a Student Children's Nurse currently studying in London. #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:02
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Hi, My name is Anisa. I am a student children's nurse in year 1. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:03
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@StnKirstin Hi Kristin! 3rd year, you're almost there! #WeStNs |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:03
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs hi I’m a year1 student nurse in London nice to meet you ?? |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:03
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Remember during tonight's to tweet in line with @nmcnews guidance #WeStNs https://t.co/9wWHWSU1J7 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:04
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@Georgina_Lilly_ Hia Georgie. How's it going? #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:04
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@WeStudentNurse Hi Nikki here #WeStNs |
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@ClinicalGsm
10 March 2021 20:04
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Remember during tonight's to tweet in line with @nmcnews guidance #WeStNs https://t.co/9wWHWSU1J7 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:04
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@uddin_anisa Hi Anisa how's 1st year treating you? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:05
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Let's go! Question 1. Remember to use #WeStNs https://t.co/K3ijp0YXh5 |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
10 March 2021 20:05
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@WeStudentNurse Hi everyone, Theo here tweeting from South Africa, very interesting topic tonight #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:05
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@nikkilouh Hi Nikki, good to have you with us #WeStNs |
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@nursing_nat
10 March 2021 20:06
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Remember during tonight's to tweet in line with @nmcnews guidance #WeStNs https://t.co/9wWHWSU1J7 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:06
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@VickiG1086 Hi Vicki...we see you! #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:06
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs So far it has mostly been online which is a bit different, but I'm enjoying it! |
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@samkitchen03
10 March 2021 20:06
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@WeStudentNurse Hello! I'm Sam, year 2 LD student nurse at @HullNursing ??#WeStNs https://t.co/Ziwxq58Ko9 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:06
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@ISeddir Welcome! Great to see you too #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:07
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@WeStudentNurse Advantages - removes some of the stigma around talking about sex and Disadvantages - embarrassment if patients and HCP are not used to broaching the subject. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:07
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@zahraazim Hi Zahra, thanks for joining us #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:08
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@WeStudentNurse Disadvantage: patients may feel uncomfortable to talk about this subject and may lie/ exaggerate their answers #WeStNs |
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@TheAutisticRN
10 March 2021 20:09
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@WeStudentNurse Ohh good question. advantages, able to get a insight to potential infections a patient may present with, able to help with family planning Dis the person has to be comfortable sharing sexual history and the possibility of gender and sexual identity preferences. #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:09
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@WeStudentNurse Advantages - Being able to educate individuals and having a clear understanding on overall sexual health. Disadvantages - It may be awkward to discuss and people may feel uncomfortable although it leads to a good outcome. #WeStNs |
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@Georgina_Lilly_
10 March 2021 20:09
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@WeStudentNurse Advantage: Shows the patient that you are open to discuss the topic, they might feel embarrassed to bring it up themselves with no prompt. Disadvantage: If a patient isn't ready to discuss the topic they may become shy and may hinder the conversation #WeStNs https://t.co/crQ294g1hP |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:09
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@nikkilouh How do you think we can balance embarrassment with being open? #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:09
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs An advantage could be that it allows us to educate patients. A disadvantage could be that patients might find this invasive. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:09
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How do you think we can balance embarrassment with being open? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/nikkilouh/status/1369741729855836163 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:09
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@samkitchen03 @HullNursing Hi Sam, thanks for joining us #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:10
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@WeStudentNurse One advantage is we can offer confidential and factual information and guidance without the fear of judgement regarding safe sex etc...Patients may not be sure who to contact or may feel embarrassed talking about certain aspects of sexual health. #WeStNs |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:10
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs in my opinion one of the advantages are that patients will expand their knowledge on sexual health and how to keep safe. One disadvantage would be patients might feel embarrassed about their sexual health. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:10
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@uddin_anisa Online learning definitely has its disadvantages, it has advantages too #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:11
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Let's go! Question 1. Remember to use #WeStNs https://t.co/K3ijp0YXh5 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:11
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@Vuyiswa72340752 Hi Theo! Wow you're joining us from afar! #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:12
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@ISeddir How do you think we can make patients feel more comfortable? #WeStNs |
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@kelly_leanne88
10 March 2021 20:13
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs hello my name is Kelly, I'm a 1st year studying at teesside |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:14
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@StnKirstin So do you think we should talk about it if we're unsure? To show that they can get help from everyone, or would that lead to issues with competency? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:14
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@uddin_anisa Do you think there is a way we can make sure patients are comfortable? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:15
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Question 2 #WeStNs https://t.co/V2cW8IerCF |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:15
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@Georgina_Lilly_ How do you think we can strike a balance? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:15
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@zahraazim How do you think we can make patients more comfortable? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:16
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@kelbelhartley Hi Kelly! Great to have you with us #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:16
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@WeStudentNurse Not very confident as it is my first year and I'm never sure if the way I am approaching the conversation is the right way. I hope to learn more about how to do this comfortably. #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:16
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@WeStudentNurse I think sometimes if a patient feels comfortable talking about an issue and we’re unsure to be upfront and explain that we may have limited knowledge but we’re happy to listen and find more information and get in contact with someone with more knowledge with consent. #WeStNs |
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@Georgina_Lilly_
10 March 2021 20:16
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@WeStudentNurse Open up the conversation gently and gauge the patients response. Then allow them to take some control of the conversation, for example asking open ended questions. #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:16
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@WeStudentNurse i suppose by getting into a habbit of broaching the questions, asking if possible they want a male/female present initially , bringing into modules in uni too. #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:17
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs We can make patients feel more comfortable by explaining the importance of the topic, this might help them understand why we are discussing it with them |
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@LeanneHPatrick
10 March 2021 20:17
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@WeStudentNurse I don't think there are any disadvantages if you make people feel comfortable and you get some good information to help someone get the care/treatment they need. Just always be mindful they the person may be experiencing sexual violence or may have done so in the past #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:17
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@samkitchen03 Obviously all patients are different but do you approach it differently with LD patients? #WeStNs |
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@TheAutisticRN
10 March 2021 20:17
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@WeStudentNurse I couldnt say for real, as this is a scenario I have not delt with yet. However, id say give someone the space and time and and use open questions and let them guide the conversation? #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:17
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@WeStudentNurse As it is my first year, I feel as if I need more experience within this department and eventually I will feel confident enough to educate people myself. #WeStNs |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
10 March 2021 20:17
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs awareness, prevention, protection from STDs and promoting healthy sexual relationships are advantages Disadvantages , patient may feel embarrased and may avoid seeking help for sexual related problem in future |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:18
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs I am not that confident as I am still in first year which is why I haven't got much experience. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:18
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@Vuyiswa72340752 How do you think we can make patients more comfortable? #WeStNs |
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@LeanneHPatrick
10 March 2021 20:19
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@WeStudentNurse Very. But I've been asking for a while now and experience makes a big difference. So don't feel bad if it's not coming naturally at first. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:19
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@zahraazim Do you know if there is any content around it on your course? #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:19
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@WeStudentNurse A bit mixed, I find sexual health interesting and have studied more into it but I have found that I’ve not the the opportunities on placement to have those conversations and feel like it’s not something which is covered In university & skills etc. #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:19
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 2 #WeStNs https://t.co/V2cW8IerCF |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:19
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@WeStudentNurse By allowing them to feel empowered and embracing the importance of why we should know about these topics will allow them to feel comfortable having these discussions. #WeStNs |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:20
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Not really confident, as I’ve never have done it before. However I would like to gain experience in this to know what it’s like. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:20
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How do you think we can make patients feel comfortable? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/LeanneHPatrick/status/1369744140813152256 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:20
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@LeanneHPatrick How can we make patients feel more comfortable? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:21
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Some good ideas here for talking about the topic if we're unsure of our own knowledge #WeStNs https://twitter.com/StnKirstin/status/1369744033086644241 |
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@LeanneHPatrick
10 March 2021 20:22
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@WeStudentNurse By being relaxed, prepared and reading the room. Some people like to laugh, some will need a more serious but reassuring approach. #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:22
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@WeStudentNurse Yes there is. Sexual health is a big discussion within Children's Nursing as our focus group is based on people under the age of 16-18. It is important to educate them on these topics as they can further develop their knowledge on the topic. #WeStNs |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:23
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@WeStudentNurse Disadvantage the patient may feel awkward to say anything to you. Advantage to promote safe sex and make the patient feel free with you and create that holistic relationship #WeStNs |
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@samkitchen03
10 March 2021 20:23
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@WeStudentNurse Yep! Don't be afraid to have the conversation with people with an LD. They're just people, doing it like the rest of us! #WeStNs |
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@CharlotteNHSRN
10 March 2021 20:23
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@WeStudentNurse I think if you show comfort in discussing things, it’s take the edge of for the person your talking too. If your uncomfortable, they too will inevitably feel that way. #weStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:23
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@kelbelhartley Experience makes all the difference #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:25
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Question 3 #WeStNs https://t.co/0c8lPBbAhI |
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@samkitchen03
10 March 2021 20:25
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@WeStudentNurse If you're unsure where to start talking to someone with an LD about sex, google easy read sex leaflets and there are LOADS of options. Also very important to be aware of understanding around consent and have those conversations (not limited to people with an LD...). #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:25
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@Natalie_StN Do you have any ideas about how you might approach it gently? #WeStNs |
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@CharlotteNHSRN
10 March 2021 20:25
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 2 #WeStNs https://t.co/V2cW8IerCF |
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@CharlotteNHSRN
10 March 2021 20:25
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 3 #WeStNs https://t.co/0c8lPBbAhI |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:26
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@zahraazim That's great to hear! We find a lot of student nurses don't cover it, or in very little detail #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:26
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs We can gain confidence by educating ourselves as this will enable us to understand the topic more |
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@TheAutisticRN
10 March 2021 20:26
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 3 #WeStNs https://t.co/0c8lPBbAhI |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:26
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#WeWonder do you cover sexual health in your courses? Do you have exposure to talking about it on placement? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/zahraazim/status/1369745546202804231 |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:27
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@WeStudentNurse Educating yourself to an amount where you feel confident enough to discuss these topics with anyone else. This will allow me, as a student nurse, to teach people effectively with facts and knowledge that I have gained. #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:27
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@WeStudentNurse When shadowing registered nurses, I will make sure to ask them how they approach the topic and if they ever do talk about it with a patient I will be sure to ask them for any tips and tricks so I can implement them in my own practice. #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:28
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@WeStudentNurse Research more into sexual health if you feel like you don’t have much knowledge and be aware of common topics and I guess practice? Make sure to ensure privacy, confidentiality and professional. Sometimes building a rapport with a patient may help them feel at ease? #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:28
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 3 #WeStNs https://t.co/0c8lPBbAhI |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:28
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@_jamilahhx Fantastic proactive approach! #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:28
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@WeStudentNurse discussing side effects of medication could be a gentle way to bring it up. In MH some medication can really impact on sexual health and libido etc so it could impact on the medication they would decide to take . #WeStNs |
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@TheAutisticRN
10 March 2021 20:28
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@WeStudentNurse Educating ourselfs and using evidence based appraoches #WeStNs |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:29
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@WeStudentNurse #weStNs A good first step in becoming more comfortable talking to patients about sex is to assess your current level of comfort with discussing sexual topics. For example familiarising myself with the history of sexual health. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:29
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@CharlotteNHSRN That makes sense. Any ideas how we can feel comfortable about talking about it? #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:29
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RT @WeStudentNurse: #WeWonder do you cover sexual health in your courses? Do you have exposure to talking about it on placement? #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:30
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@WeStudentNurse Not that I’ve seen but would love a sexual health module or even just a few lecturers! #WeStNs |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:30
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@WeStudentNurse The most important make the patient comfortable #WeStNs |
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@_nuhah
10 March 2021 20:30
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@WeStudentNurse Experience is the key. Having more experience and understanding about such topics will definitely help with communication with the patients. There will be patients who may not feel comfortable so it's important to accomodate their needs and understand them properly. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:31
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Sex is one of the activities of daily living. Do we think about it when giving treatments or talking about how someone's illness impacts them? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/nikkilouh/status/1369747017732395015 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:32
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@StnKirstin So maybe wait a bit before you bring it up? Not an admission thing? #WeStNs |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:32
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@WeStudentNurse Educate yourself how to approach the patient in holistic approach #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:33
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@Kerri3l01 Great to hear you being proactive, this might not always be something taught in courses that are not LD specific #WeStNs |
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@Maisy_nursing
10 March 2021 20:34
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Final ever placement as a student nurse is in...Theatres, Anaesthetics & Recovery for me ?????? #punc18 #westNs #punc14 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:35
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@StnKirstin @Natalie_StN Do you find many HCPs ask you about sexual function? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:35
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Question 4 #WeStNs https://t.co/QU4dpHACIN |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:35
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@WeStudentNurse No,maybe in the future #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:36
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@Natalie_StN That makes sense. #WeWonder if there is a way to get this learning experience without speaking to the patient themselves? #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:36
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@WeStudentNurse So far, I have only had experience with completing online zoom classes about sexual health. I have not yet had a discussion with a patient about this myself. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:36
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@SalakanaJanet Fingers crossed! #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:37
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs So far I have only taken part in online zoom lessons and presentations. |
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@_nuhah
10 March 2021 20:37
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@WeStudentNurse None so far. However, I believe I will be in the next two months as my placement starts. I will be working with 13-17 years old and then with adults. #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:37
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@WeStudentNurse I have had a lesson and discussion about sexual health where I had to put together a presentation with other nursing students and present this via Zoom. Most information was found online and referenced within our PowerPoint. #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:37
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@WeStudentNurse I think it depends on the reason for admission, is it an emergency? What area is the patient being admitted too and then prioritising tasks so maybe wouldn’t bring it up straight away in certain cases. I think it just Varys on each patient. #WeStNs |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:38
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Currently,we only have attended zoom lessons to expand our knowledge on sexual health, however not really any personal experiences. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:38
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Practice and education seem to be common threads. Where would you start in educating yourself? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/Natalie_StN/status/1369746783350501376 |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:38
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@WeStudentNurse I think through promoting the topic first n see if their interest ?? Then the more I speak about it the more I will be close to them and b freebyo share what I think is beneficial for them #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:38
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@ISeddir Learning this will hopefully help your practice though #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:39
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@WeStudentNurse I have discussed it as part of an OSCE but they were actors playing the patients so it was like practice. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:39
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@StnKirstin Yes, some things would need discussions about sexual health anyway #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:40
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Question 5 #WeStNs https://t.co/QKhW8eEziL |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:40
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@_nuhah Good age spread! #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:40
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@WeStudentNurse @Natalie_StN For most appointments I’m asked about being sexually active, any pain and any spotting, birth control etc however I’ve rarely been spoken too about fertility which in my opinion is a big issue for myself and many other patients. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:41
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@uddin_anisa How were the zoom lessons? #WeStNs |
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@SalakanaJanet
10 March 2021 20:41
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@WeStudentNurse I also can gain confidence through my ability to speak professionally without judgement to the patient #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:41
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 5 #WeStNs https://t.co/QKhW8eEziL |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:41
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@WeStudentNurse I don't have any tips as I do not have much experience within this topic. #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:42
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Other than educating yourself, start slow, begin by introducing why you are asking them about their sexual and try and ease them into the topic so that they are less likely to get offended. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:42
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@StnKirstin @Natalie_StN Do you think there's a reason it's not spoken about? #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:42
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@WeStudentNurse Yes definitely. Without them I would have no clue where to start and would feel like I've been launched into the deep end. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:43
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@nikkilouh Might be nice not to have it in a test situation first #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:43
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs They were very informative as everyone was able to talk openly about sexual health and we were all able to share knowledge and learn from one another |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:43
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs The tips I give is as a nurse to rephrase question incase the service users could get offended and ensuring that me and the patient share a understanding of the language and terms being used to avoid confusion. |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:43
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@WeStudentNurse get comfortable discussing your own sexual health when appropriate when you visit HCP yourself , practice with fellow collegues/students. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:43
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@northernRG Good! We are the future leading change #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:44
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@WeStudentNurse Use open body language, open questions, be professional, ensure confidentiality and be honest. If you’re unsure of an issue let the patient know but still offer a listening ear and offer to get additional support and guidance. #WeStNs |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:44
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Let's go! Question 1. Remember to use #WeStNs https://t.co/K3ijp0YXh5 |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:44
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 2 #WeStNs https://t.co/V2cW8IerCF |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:45
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@uddin_anisa Ah so you were helped to feel more comfortable by getting to speak to your peers about your own sexual health? #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:45
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@Natalie_StN @WeStudentNurse Not directly. I’m asked about pain during or after sex but that’s all, not how it impacts sex drive. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:46
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@sanna88967175 Hi Sanna, thank you for joining us #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:46
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@uddin_anisa Gently seems to be a common answer #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:47
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs we spoke about different scenarios which introduced us to how we can put our knowledge into practise. |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:47
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@WeStudentNurse @Natalie_StN Not sure, maybe down to time pressures for a difficult conversation, maybe due to my age and thinking children isn’t priority or maybe lack off information? It’s difficult to know. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:48
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Do you think role play, talking about scenarios, or talking about your own sexual health with others would help make you more confident? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/uddin_anisa/status/1369751732264304647 |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:48
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@StnKirstin @Natalie_StN Would you bring it up yourself? #WeStNs |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:49
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs I feel like it eases you into the topic as it can be quite hard to talk about especially on an online setting. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:50
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Question 6 #WeStNs https://t.co/8zPB6Iazo0 |
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@CharlotteNHSRN
10 March 2021 20:52
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 6 #WeStNs https://t.co/8zPB6Iazo0 |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:52
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@WeStudentNurse @Natalie_StN I’ve mentioned before when I was younger and was told to get pregnant when I was young, which isn’t something I wanted or could do. Other times I’m usually in pain and don’t have the energy for a challenging conversation. #WeStNs |
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@StnKirstin
10 March 2021 20:52
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 6 #WeStNs https://t.co/8zPB6Iazo0 |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:53
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@WeStudentNurse I suppose simply asking if they are in a relationship, don't presume gender or sexuality either. #WeStNs |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:53
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@WeStudentNurse Talking about sexual or gender orientations #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:53
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@nikkilouh Would you bring up your own sexual health when you visit HCPs just for the experience #WeStNs |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:54
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@WeStudentNurse Discussing gender identification and their own preferences. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:54
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@_jamilahhx Do you feel comfortable about this? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:55
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We're almost done. Any final thoughts before we close? #WeStNs https://t.co/H0e0AwgxLp |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:55
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@WeStudentNurse Mentioning gender identity and thei preference #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:56
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Do you speak to patients about their gender identity or sexual preferences? #WeStNs https://twitter.com/ISeddir/status/1369753866212937730 |
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@uddin_anisa
10 March 2021 20:56
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs This was a very engaging topic! Learnt a lot from everyone's responses. |
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@_jamilahhx
10 March 2021 20:56
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@WeStudentNurse This was a lovely conversation, really broadened my knowledge on discussing sexual health with patients. Loved reading all the replies #WeStNs |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:56
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 3 #WeStNs https://t.co/0c8lPBbAhI |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:56
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 4 #WeStNs https://t.co/QU4dpHACIN |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:56
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 5 #WeStNs https://t.co/QKhW8eEziL |
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@zahraazim
10 March 2021 20:57
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@WeStudentNurse Very interesting topic! Loved hearing everyone's own input. Thank you. #WeStNs |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:57
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Question 6 #WeStNs https://t.co/8zPB6Iazo0 |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:57
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RT @WeStudentNurse: We're almost done. Any final thoughts before we close? #WeStNs https://t.co/H0e0AwgxLp |
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@Georgina_Lilly_
10 March 2021 20:57
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@WeStudentNurse Practice and confidence, but also talking more openly ourselves about sexual health - whether that be in our personal healthcare appointments or with friends and family. The more we talk about it the less embarrassing it will become for s to discuss it with patients. #WeStNs |
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@__kaitlynbrown
10 March 2021 20:57
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Last ever placement as a Student Nurse in April and I’m off to @hayle_st ? #WeStNs #PUNC18 #StudentNurse #FinalYear |
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@iness_222
10 March 2021 20:57
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@WeStudentNurse #WeStNs Thank you for this discussion, I enjoyed in engaging my knowledge on this topic and answering to the questions. |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:58
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@uddin_anisa Thank you! Glad you learnt lots #WeStNs |
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@nikkilouh
10 March 2021 20:58
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@WeStudentNurse excellent topic and engaging conversation , thank you to all involved. #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 20:59
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@_jamilahhx Thank you for joining in, and we're glad it helped with your knowledge #WeStNs |
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@Rachel_A_
10 March 2021 20:59
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RT @WeStudentNurse: Do you speak to patients about their gender identity or sexual preferences? #WeStNs |
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@WeStudentNurse
10 March 2021 21:00
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That's the end of our tweetchat. Thank you everybody for joining us. Tomorrow @StNurseLee will be taking you through Thursday #WeStNs https://t.co/FCnYEF2OhG |
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