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Circuit Factors for the Anaesthesia OSCE Tasks

The following circuit factors need should be used for the four anaesthesia OSCEs: Mini Lack Circuit: 1 Parallel Lack Circuit: 1 – 1.5 Bain Circuit: 2.5 – 3 T-Piece Circuit: 2.5 – 3 The correct methodology for working out the Fresh Gas Flow is: Tidal Volume (TV) = mls x kgs i.e. 15mls x 5kgs = […]

08/02/2013

625 VNs removed from List/Register for non-payment of fees

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to 625 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees. VNs who have not received a receipt and (R)VN card for 2013 are asked to check online to ensure they remain registered/listed, and […]

05/02/2013

Nominees for RCVS Council and VN Council Elections Announced

Nominees for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council and its Veterinary Nurses Council have been announced, with 13 candidates for the former and four for the latter. The nominations closed on 31 January, and those standing are as follows: RCVS Council Niall Connell Jeremy Davies* Robert Ellis Lewis Grant Christopher Gray* Peter Jinman* Thomas […]

New NPL Target Completion Dates for Sept 2012 Start Students

All Clinical Coaches with September 2012 Start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students please note the following new targets for NPL Completion: VN3 – 30.3.13 VN4 – 30.4.13 VN7 – 30.6.13 Your students may be required to complete the equine skills via college.

04/02/2013

Reminder for Students and Clinical Coaches

If a skill on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) links to a practical exam please make sure you are able to complete the NPL skill to OSCE standard.

NPL Slow Loading Issues Now Remedied

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that the recent slow loading issues affecting the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) have now been remedied and the system is operating normally. The RCVS are continuing to work with Skillwise to ensure the problem does not recur. It appears to be due to, in part, the […]

31/01/2013

Mini-Bill to be Presented to Legally Protect VN Title

The RCVS is preparing to present a mini-bill to MPs with the aim of getting the veterinary nurse title legally protected through the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA). The VN and RCVS council have both approved this new move which is set to go to DEFRA imminently. The VSA currently refers to LVNs and SVNs in […]

What you need to know about the new CAW VLE

CAW VLE Notice

30/01/2013

Newer Version of VLE – Information for Students

Over the weekend our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) was upgraded to a newer version, so students will find it looks differently when they log in next. If you require any help please contact us on 01480 422060.

28/01/2013

The College of Animal Welfare is Proud to Present TP Congress 2013: 18-19 March

We are delighted to announce that this year’s TP Congress is open for registration and, with so much going on in the profession at the moment, this year’s Congress is not to be missed! This year we have made a few changes. Firstly, TP Congress is moving to MKCC Conference Centre in Milton Keynes – […]

23/01/2013