Dr Andrew Sargent

Lecturer in Adult Nursing. University of Plymouth- Exeter School. Opinions expressed are my own.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@MerryTea @spuddyjo @RonaMossMorris @annemarieraffer @NIHRcommunity @elenamarywells @MichelleCFarr @KingsNursing @CancerAtSurrey Congratulations Dr Tanay!

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@LeanneHPatrick Great news! Thanks for offering some good news and some balance in these times.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@JustinDobson15 @gaydriver @LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe Good point.
Maybe it should be optional for students to decide if they want to step in to help out in the crisis, or not?
Just a thought.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@gaydriver @LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe Well your previous tweet implied that somehow students are in one side and universities are on the other. I was was just pointing out that the discourse that somehow educators are against students having to pay tuition fees, is incorrect. We frequently fight for students.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@gaydriver @LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe Sure. Ask any nurse educator if they think that scrapping the bursary and making students pay tuition fees was a good idea. You won't find many, trust me. We are actually on your side, but I understand that might not fit the popular narrative.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@gaydriver @LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe I don't know of any academic staff who view students in this way.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe You are not paying for the privilege. You will still get the qualification that you are paying for.
Every student that I have spoken to is really up for the challenge.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@LeanneHPatrick @student_zoe The way that I understand it, if students are being asked to work as a part of the team, they would do so under the protection of the employer (trust). Who would have responsibility to ensure safety.
As for the rest of it, well this is an exceptional circumstance...

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@student_zoe Are students complaining? What about?

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

Madrid claps for healthcare workers amid coronavirus lockdown https://t.co/1hWqkrobfL via @YouTube
I love this!

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@pennymullord You are doing the right thing. It is not worth the risk. I hope that your colleagues is ok.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

Disease Control Expert Debunks Coronavirus Myths | WIRED UK https://t.co/yF34zHkNJM via @YouTube

[Dr Sarah Tobin @Tobes9876]

Thank you so much to Dr Bharat Pankhania for an interesting, apposite and thought provoking presentation. Lots to think about and to challenge future behaviour @Doctorshaib @PUNC14 @Valda_Harding @DannyClarkeESoN @traceyecassidy

[Dr Sarah Tobin @Tobes9876]

Today I heard that I have been awarded my PhD! 2 reasons to tweet - 1stly am rather chuffed. 2ndly would like to arrange a conference re: compassion in healthcare & specifically h/c education & also set up a network of interested colleagues. Contact me if interested. Pls retweet!

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@Tobes9876 Fantastic news Sarah! Many congratulations!
The conference is a great idea. Count me in.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@SkyFlier6981 @CalvinMoorley It is not a choice they have. I am sure that many RG uni's would get out of it if they could.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@LindaMortimer20 @DrSusanYoung1 @Rebecca99LT @SameiHuda Only in the legal sense.

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@suzannedocherty @Rebecca99LT I go and stand near the offenders.
That was a tip that was given to me about 20 years ago, it still works :)

[Dr Andrew Sargent @andrewjsargent]

@pennymullord @ZoeTheBall @RevRichardColes I agree, he is one lovely human being!

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Feynman Lessons for Learning: 🧠
1) Understanding is more important than memorization!
2) Learn principles, not formulas.
3) Ask questions!
4) Read Books every day.
5) Teaching is a powerful tool to learning.