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The VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) holds a wealth of information for all CAW students, mentors and clinical coaches. This article will concentrate on the benefits of the VLE for our Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing courses. Once you are a student veterinary nurse with CAW or an active CAW clinical coach you will be given […]
We are aware of the new communication tab on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL). Following a trial period, as a College, the decision was made not to use this tool for the following reason: The communication tab does not alert us to the fact a message is sent. As a result of this we would […]
Congratulations to Kirsty Cavanagh-Cole, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management student, for being chosen as the winner of our World Environment Week poster competition and winning a £100 book voucher.: Thank you to all students who submitted entries, it was a hard choice in the end! The entries can […]
As part of our ongoing evolution, The College of Animal Welfare has taken the opportunity to rebrand with a fresh, new, media-friendly logo. The logo is to be fully rolled out before the end of the year and marks a period of growth and expansion. The college has a rapidly growing digital presence and the […]
Further to the RCVS’ announcement that some of the OSCE tasks have been changed, a breakdown of changes can be found below: LD01 Now an 18 step task Step 9 now reads – Using a correct technique carefully place a cover slip over sample Step 17 now reads – Focus the microscope to locate a […]
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have announced that a number of the OSCE stations have been altered. In most cases the alterations are minor and reflect what nurses are doing already. In some cases where a large number of students have failed a step the examiners have sought to reword the task to […]
Are you a September 2012 start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing student or a clinical coach to one of these students?! If you are, is your Nursing Progress Log (NPL) on target? VN1,2,3,4,5 & 7 should now be complete. The next NPL units to complete are: VN8 by 30.6.13 VN9 by 31.7.13 VN10 by […]
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to the MPs drawn in today’s private members’ Bill ballot to call upon them to introduce legislation to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses found guilty of serious professional misconduct were prevented from carrying […]
In conjunction with World Environment Day on Wednesday 5 June, The College of Animal Welfare is holding a poster competition for all CAW students with the winning entrant receiving a £100 book voucher! All you need to do is create a poster which highlights the issues surrounding our environment and which promotes ways to improve […]
Over the next two weeks (Monday to Friday, 13-24 May) we are offering clipping/stripping of dogs at our Godmanchester Centre for just £10!! (subject to available appointments). To book an appointment please call Debbie Scriven on 01480 422060.