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Communications Tab on NPL – Clinical Coaches Please Note
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 […]
BVNA Council Elections – voting now open!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is delighted to announce that five candidates have been nominated to represent the veterinary nursing profession as a BVNA council member. BVNA President, Louisa Baker, states “I am delighted with the number of nominations received from members, as the BVNA represents the veterinary nursing profession and it is important […]
New Look for The College of Animal Welfare!
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 […]
Are you a Head Nurse? Looking to develop your management skills?
As a Head Nurse, it’s your job to lead a team of talented people to provide the very best veterinary care to your patients. You will have already developed the knowledge and skills to understand the technical aspects of your role, but what about managing the people? By undertaking a leadership and management course, accredited […]
Detailed Breakdown of OSCE changes
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 […]
Changes Announced to the Veterinary Nursing OSCE Stations
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 […]
New Director of Education at RCVS
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed Freda Andrews to the newly-created role of Director of Education. The move comes following the early retirement of former Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, in April. Freda, who has been Head of Education at the RCVS for nearly 14 years, will oversee both the Veterinary […]
Are you on target with your Nursing Progress Log?
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 […]
RCVS calls for a Private Members’ Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’
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 […]
Celebrate World Environment Week and Win a £100 Book Voucher!
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 […]