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Explore our ‘Student News’ category for the latest updates and insights tailored to the student community. From educational trends and study tips to campus events and student life experiences, stay informed and engaged with content designed to empower and enrich your student journey.

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OFSTED Inspection Framework Evaluation

This has now ended… The OFSTED Inspection Framework Evaluation survey closes on Friday 26th April at 5pm. This survey helps OFSTED evaluate the effectiveness of their inspections . Click here to participate.

22/04/2013

Guidance for Students who have Completed their NPL

Upon completion of the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) please make sure you continue to complete your Reflective Training Log to show at least four hours of active training in practice per week. This training should now include OSCE practice. OSCE training should also be evident on the NPL. Please record all OSCE training on the […]

19/04/2013

Just one week to go to the NPL completion deadline…

A reminder to all veterinary nursing students who are looking to sit the Summer OSCE exams that there is just one week to go to the NPL completion deadline.

RCVS Head of Veterinary Nursing to take early retirement

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced that its Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, has decided to take early retirement and will leave the organisation on 19 April 2013. “As Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby was instrumental in leading significant developments in the regulation of veterinary nursing and the establishment of national […]

12/04/2013

Nursing Progress Log Completion…

High percentage Nursing Progress Log (NPL) completion close to an NPL deadline may be subject to audit by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Please make sure the NPL is fully case referenced, justification is present to support competence, all guidance notes are completed and the description line is used. Please make sure the student […]

21/03/2013

Full Time Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Placement Students

Please remember you must make sure your register of attendance, placement evaluation and behavioural tool is completed and submitted (copy of) to your course tutor by tomorrow (22 March 2013).

Reflective Training Logs

It is very important all Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing students complete their reflective training logs to show they are receiving at least four hours of active training in practice per week. These hours are required to count towards your guided learning hours to allow you to register as a veterinary nurse. Further information can be […]

20/03/2013

Nursing Progress Log Deadline Dates for Jan 13 Start VN Students

If you are a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Student and started your training in January 2013 please remember the following NPL Deadline Dates: VN1,2 & 5: January – end of March VN3,4 & 7: April – end of July VN11: July – end of September VN8,8 & SAVN13: September – end of December […]

New BVNA Student Competition

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are pleased to announce a new competition open to all student veterinary nurses for a chance to win one of TEN free one day registrations for BVNA congress along with a travel bursary of up to £100! Students are being asked to submit a reflective account on any aspect […]

NPL Completion Deadline for Summer Practical Exams

Just a little reminder to all our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students who are aiming to sit their practical exams this summer, please remember that there are now just seven weeks to go before the Nursing Progress Log completion deadline (26 April). If you have any concerns please speak to your QAS.

12/03/2013