The following circuit factors need should be used for the four anaesthesia OSCEs: Mini Lack Circuit: 1 Parallel Lack Circuit: 1 – 1.5 Bain Circuit: 2.5 – 3 T-Piece Circuit: 2.5 – 3 The correct methodology for working out the Fresh Gas Flow is: Tidal Volume (TV) = mls x kgs i.e. 15mls x 5kgs = […]
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Circuit Factors for the Anaesthesia OSCE Tasks
Extremophiles
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Lost tortoise found after spending 30 years in a box
Back in the early 80’s a Brazilian family, living in Rio were renovating the family home. That was when Manuela the tortoise disappeared.
625 VNs removed from List/Register for non-payment of fees
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to 625 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees. VNs who have not received a receipt and (R)VN card for 2013 are asked to check online to ensure they remain registered/listed, and […]
Nominees for RCVS Council and VN Council Elections Announced
Nominees for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council and its Veterinary Nurses Council have been announced, with 13 candidates for the former and four for the latter. The nominations closed on 31 January, and those standing are as follows: RCVS Council Niall Connell Jeremy Davies* Robert Ellis Lewis Grant Christopher Gray* Peter Jinman* Thomas […]
New NPL Target Completion Dates for Sept 2012 Start Students
All Clinical Coaches with 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 Your students may be required to complete the equine skills via college.
New NPL Target Completion Dates for Sept 2012 Start Students
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.
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 […]
Mini-Bill to be Presented to Legally Protect VN Title
The RCVS is preparing to present a mini-bill to MPs with the aim of getting the veterinary nurse title legally protected through the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA). The VN and RCVS council have both approved this new move which is set to go to DEFRA imminently. The VSA currently refers to LVNs and SVNs in […]