All September 2012 Start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students please note the following new targets for NPL Completion:
VN3 – 30.3.13
VN4 – 30.4.13
VN7 – 30.6.13
You may be required to complete the equine skills via college.
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Reminder for Students and Clinical Coaches
If a skill on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) links to a practical exam please make sure you are able to complete the NPL skill to OSCE standard.
NPL Slow Loading Issues Now Remedied
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that the recent slow loading issues affecting the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) have now been remedied and the system is operating normally. The RCVS are continuing to work with Skillwise to ensure the problem does not recur.
It appears to be due to, in part, the large number of outstanding Clinical Coach notifications in the system which is slowing it down. Please can all Clinical Coaches ensure they deal with notifications promptly; not only will this ease the pressure on the system but it will prevent the slowing of any student progress.
Newer Version of VLE – Information for Students
Over the weekend our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) was upgraded to a newer version, so students will find it looks differently when they log in next. If you require any help please contact us on 01480 422060.
The College of Animal Welfare is Proud to Present TP Congress 2013: 18-19 March
We are delighted to announce that this year’s TP Congress is open for registration and, with so much going on in the profession at the moment, this year’s Congress is not to be missed!
This year we have made a few changes. Firstly, TP Congress is moving to MKCC Conference Centre in Milton Keynes – a purpose built conference centre with modern facilities and extensive parking conveniently located just off the M1. Secondly, due to the popularity of the Clinical Coach day, this year we have designed an all-Clinical Coach programme – that’s two full days of CPD dedicated to Clinical Coaching!
Coaching Support Skills
We’re delighted to be able to bring to you a selection of lectures that will try to help ease the day-to-day demands on your time. From coping with the pressures of being a Clinical Coach and motivating your students, to interviewing trainee nurses and how to talk so your student will listen. Director of Vet Learning, Dr Paul Manning, and Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Helen Frewin of Totem Consultancy will leave you motivated and inspired!
Teaching and Training
Get the latest guidance on veterinary nurse training qualifications as we look at how the power of technology is changing the way training is delivered. We also have lectures giving helpful advice on how to get the most out of your Training Practice visits and what you should and shouldn’t do with the Nursing Progress Log. A technical update from City & Guilds will lay out plans for the future and give you opportunities to ask any questions you may have.
Legislation and Regulation
Having just seen the first registered veterinary nurse being struck off the VN Register, it is vitally important that you know where you stand and what your responsibilities are. Kathy Kissick, Chairman of the RCVS VN Council, will provide both an update on regulation and important legislation you need to know. She will also look at what exactly your student is allowed to do whilst training and what they should know upon qualification. Nick Stace, RCVS Chief Executive and Secretary will lay out his plans for the profession for 2013 and Pam Mosedale will discuss the legal requirements of dispensing – important information you need to know!
A full programme and booking information can be found here.
And don’t forget… Book before 28 February 2013 and take advantage of the Early Bird rate!
VLE Will be Unavailable this Weekend – 26 & 27 January 2013
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) will be unavailable this weekend for essential upgrades to be carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
eLibrary Now Available to all CAW Students
We are delighted to announce that we have recently purchased a number of eBooks for students to use to help with their learning.
The new eLibrary can be found on the home page of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). A selection of animal and veterinary titles are available and can be either read online or downloaded as a PDF file for a period of up to seven days.
The eLibrary will allow students to access titles at any time of the day or night with the ability to download them onto a computer, memory stick, tablet or phone!
Students who are looking for a particular title that is not yet available will have the option to request the title and each request will then be looked at on individual basis.
A guide to the eLibrary is available on the VLE Home page – it is strongly recommended that this is read prior to use.
RCVS Launch Newsletter for Those Involved with Veterinary Nurse Education and Training
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a newsletter for those involved with veterinary nurse education and training.
The title – VN Education – replaces VN Standard, the newsletter from RCVS Awards, the College’s awarding body. It focuses on the regulatory aspects of all veterinary nurse education, including both vocational and undergraduate training.
“The new title marks a change in focus, as we wind down the RCVS awarding body and withdraw from awarding vocational qualifications,” explains Libby Earle, RCVS Head of Veterinary Nursing.
“Our core focus is now the quality assurance of all those qualifications leading to registration with the RCVS, and VN Education aims to keep people up to date on regulatory and quality assurance issues.”
VN Education will be published three times a year to those involved in veterinary nurse education, and can also be downloaded from www.rcvs.org.uk/publications. The first issue will be distributed towards the end of January.
Adverse Weather Conditions – Tuesday 22nd January 2013
All College centres at Edinburgh, Leeds, Huntingdon, Potters Bar and Middlesex University are going to be OPEN tomorrow – Tuesday 22nd January 2013.
Please take care when travelling or walking as icy conditions are expected to persist. It is recommended that before setting off you check our website for the latest information.
Adverse Weather Conditions – Monday 21st January 2013
The College centre at Huntingdon is CLOSED to Learners.
The College centre at Leeds is CLOSED to Learners.
Potters Bar is CLOSED to learners apart from Middlesex degree students whose class WILL still run. This is because your transport arrangements from Hendon campus are confirmed as running.
Whilst staff may find it safe to journey into the College, it is considered unsafe for Learners to do so. If they do the College cannot be held liable.
Students learning materials will be available via their VLE login. Please check your course regularly throughout the day for course material and activities.