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Practicals for Clinical Coaches – 4 November 2013
Support your student VNs by reviewing OSCE tasks! This day course is an in depth look at supporting your students as they prepare for their RCVS practical exams. As well as looking at the correct techniques for current tasks you will also look at the exam procedure, recent changes and common causes of failure. Huntingdon: […]
New FREE App makes RCVS Code of Conduct easy to access
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched a free app for the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, which can be downloaded for both Apple and Android devices. Once installed, the app provides smartphone and tablet users with a mobile-friendly version of the Code and all 27 chapters of […]
Apprenticeship Minimum Wage Increase from 1 October 2013
From Tuesday 1 October, the minimum wage for apprentices will increase by three pence to £2.68 per hour. All Apprenticeships must comply with the new rate; this applies to existing apprentices as well as new recruits. Vacancies available on Apprenticeship vacancies with a start date after September must include the new rate as a minimum. […]
Winter 2013 City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing OSCE Exams Announced
City & Guilds have confirmed that the Winter 2013 Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be held on the Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December at The College of Animal Welfare’s Huntingdon centre in Cambridgeshire. The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) Students If you are intending on taking these exams, please ensure that […]
NPL Completion Deadline for Winter RCVS Practical Examinations Today!
Today is the deadline for Nursing Progress Log (NPL) completion if you are wishing to sit the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Practical (OSCE) Exams this winter. Remember you can apply to take your exam at our Huntingdon Centre (Exam Centre Number 01). If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS).
RCVS announces new Heads of Veterinary Nursing and Education
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed new Heads of Veterinary Nursing and Education. Julie Dugmore has been appointed Head of Veterinary Nursing, to replace Libby Earle, who took early retirement in April. Julie, a registered veterinary nurse, joined the College in December 2002, initially as an External Verifier, later becoming VN Quality […]
NPL Server Error
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have informed us that some users of the Veterinary Nursing NPL may be experiencing a ‘Server Error’ message as below: SkillWise are working to fix this and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
New Function for CC’s/Tutors on NPL
Skillwise have recently added a new function to the Nursing Progress Log (NPL). This is the “student activity log”. It will show a list of the 5 most recent activities from the selected student. This will be activity since your last log in. You can click through from this list to check the activity. To […]
Student Trips to BVNA Congress – Saturday 12 October 2013
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress in Telford is fast approaching (11-13 October 2013). If you haven’t been before, the Congress has a wide range of lectures taking place over five streams, as well as a large exhibition hall giving you the chance to catch up with new products and developments! This year, the […]
NPL Completion Deadline Approaching
If you are planning on sitting the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Practical (OSCE) Exams this winter, please remember your Nursing Progress Log (NPL) must be complete by 23 September 2013. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS).