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NPL Disruptions Resolved
Clinical coaches and students may have experienced a few technical issues with the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that they have been in contact with SkillWise who have now resolved the problem and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
New Head Nurse Congress Set to Help Nurses Lead the Way
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a brand new event for 2015 – the Head Nurse Congress on 16 and 17 May. Aimed at current and aspiring head nurses, this new two day congress – believed to the first of its kind – is set to provide valuable CPD that is truly […]
February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exam Results Released Early
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has informed us that the results of the February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exams have now been processed and will be sent out to candidates by first class post today (Weds 4 March 2015). If you do not receive your examination results letter by Wednesday 11 March, please […]
VN Council election 2015: quiz the candidates
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have announced the candidates standing in the Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections this year, and is inviting veterinary nurses to put their questions to them directly. There are three veterinary nurses standing in this year’s VN Council elections, including one existing VN Council member eligible for re-election. They are: […]
Additional Benefit for BVNA Members
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is delighted to provide access to the 2014 congress lecture recordings to all its members. Members can now access the lecture recordings from the entire 2014 programme through the ‘Members Area’ of the BVNA website. This benefit has been introduced to provide members with the opportunity to gain free quality […]
British Veterinary Nursing Association Council Nominations
Calling all British Veterinary Nursing (BVNA) members. Have your say on who’s representing your Association! This year the BVNA are looking for student members too! Yes, this year all full members AND student members can stand for election onto BVNA Council. There are 2 student member seats on BVNA Council (these will be in addition to […]
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – May 2015
Practices and colleges throughout the UK are invited to join BVNA in spreading the word about the importance of the role of the veterinary nurse in practice and the provision of responsible pet care to the general public. The BVNA Council and Office Team will also be attending a number of external events to support […]
RCVS news: Guildford Question Time to feature both vet and VN discussions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be trialing a new format for its regular Regional Question Times by holding both veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse discussion sessions at the event in Surrey next month. The free Regional Question Time will take place at the Holiday Inn in Guildford on Thursday 19 March. The […]
RCVS News: The whole of the VN profession in the UK is now regulated
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Charter came into effect yesterday (Tuesday 17 February 2015), meaning that the whole of the veterinary nursing profession in the UK is now regulated. Under the changes instituted in the new Charter there are no longer listed veterinary nurses and all those formerly on the List […]
New Counselling Service Available to CAW Students
Need to talk in confidence to someone? There may be times when you feel the need to speak to someone impartial to help address any personal or emotional issues which may impact on your time at The College of Animal Welfare – these may, or may not be, related to your studies. Whatever your situation, […]