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RCVS Day One Competences for Veterinary Nurses
A new document has been produced which sets out the minimum essential competences that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) expects all student veterinary nurses to have met when they register. These competences ensure that the student veterinary nurse is safe to practice from day one. The document explains what competence is and what […]
RCVS news: VN Council 2015 elections now open
Veterinary nurses who wish to contribute to the future of their professions can now stand up and be counted as the nomination period for the VN Council 2015 elections is open. Each year two seats are available for VN Council. Successful candidates will serve four-year terms. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Saturday 31 […]
RCVS news: Alternative dispute resolution trial launched by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
From Monday 3 November 2014 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be undertaking a six-month alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial as the first step towards developing a new consumer redress system for users of veterinary services. Although the RCVS is obliged to investigate all concerns raised with it, the College is limited to […]
Have Your Photographs on Display at CAW!
Over the next few months we are looking at producing some canvasses to display around our centres with an animal and countryside theme (e.g. pets, wildlife, plants, scenery). In order to do this we are looking for suitable images from students, employers and staff so they are personal to us – this is your opportunity […]
London Vet Show 2014 – 20, 21 November at Olympia
We are delighted to announce that the organisers of the London Vet Show have offered discounted entry passes for any students wishing to attend the two day conference and exhibition on 20th and 21st November, at London’s Olympia. The content at this year’s show is some of the best we have ever seen, with a […]
Important Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Maintenance Information 21 October 2014
Veterinary Nursing Students should be advised that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that SkillWise will be carrying out essential server maintenance work at 10pm on Tuesday 21 October – this work is expected to be completed within an hour. Please ensure you save any work you may be busy with […]
Accommodating Blind and Partially Sighted Clients in Veterinary Practice
A team at the University of Nottingham have published an open access paper on accommodating blind and partially sighted clients. The paper aims to show that by adopting basic disability awareness and visual impairment training, veterinary practices can ensure that the assistance needs of those clients are met, helping their access to veterinary care. View […]
City & Guilds Summer 2015 OSCE Date Confirmed
Can all students be aware that the Veterinary Nursing City & Guilds OSCE dates for next summer have been confirmed as Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July 2015 as shown on the City & Guilds website. If you have any further questions please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Error on City & Guilds Website
Please can all City & Guilds veterinary nursing students be aware that the OSCE task NC18 (IV catheterisation) has been marked on the City & Guilds website as applicable for the small animal pathway. This task is for students following the equine pathway only. City & Guilds apologise for any confusion caused. If you have […]
International Cat Care / International Society of Feline Medicine Offering FREE Membership to Veterinary Nurses
As an ISFM member you will receive a monthly online Feline Vet Nursing journal and regular webinars by feline experts. Find out more at http://www.icatcare.org/nurses/membership