Hi! First post, hope this is ok!
I’ve recently finished my first year of nursing. At the end of my last placement I experienced significant mental health issues and had to take time off sick. This resulted in my portfolio missing essential signatures
I have agreed an extension for this.
I also have a fitness to practice hearing coming up due to concerns raised by placement. One significant issue is the accusation of mocking a disabled person.
For context: I did not then, or have ever mocked anybody with disabilities. I am currently employed as a learning disability champion for my health board providing 1:1 care and assessment of needs for inpatients with learning disabilities.
The patient in question was utilising a walking aid and appeared distressed. I proceeded to go to my knees and walk at eye level with them to reassure and try to deescalate their anxiety.
My lecturer understands and accepts my rationale and respects my position as learning disability champion.
My question is: although I’m allowed to continue my studies and have been allowed to attend my upcoming placement. What do I have to fear from the fitness to practice panel?
I hope this makes sense, I’m writing this in a place of panic.