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Tutorial/Planning Completion
It is imperative that all students receive regular tutorials and NPL planning sessions, which are documented and kept in the student’s file at the practice. These sessions should be held and documented every 1-2 weeks. It is requested that records are available for audit by our QAS team at each Practice visit and they are […]
Recommended NPL Completion Deadlines for Diploma Students
For full time and day release veterinary nursing students, make sure you don’t get left behind with your NPL progress. Follow our recommended completion deadlines below to stay on track with your work. Year 1 VN1: September – October VN2: October – November VN5: November – December VN7: December – January VN3: February – March […]
Reminder for Clinical Coaches with Placement Students
If you are a Clinical Coach with a placement student then please ensure you review the behavioural tool at each tutorial and make a note of this on the tutorial record to highlight any areas for improvement. Please contact your QAS if you have any queries.
Reflective Training Log Reminder!
To all students who are completing their reflective training log, please ensure you complete this to show at least four hours of active training in practice per week. You must reflect your practical experience with the theory taught in college. A template and guidance notes can be found on the VLE. Remember: If you are submitting […]
Ofsted Inspection 1st – 5th October
New Range of Leadership and Management Programmes Coming in January!
The College of Animal Welfare is preparing to launch its new Business School in January 2013 with a series of programmes (awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management) designed specifically for those holding, or seeking to hold, management positions, within the veterinary profession and animal welfare sector. Whether you are a head nurse, aspiring […]
VN Times ‘Inspiring Pets’ Calendar Competition
To showcase Veterinary Nurses’ impact on animal welfare, VN Times are running a competition to find 12 inspiring pet stories and photos worthy of featuring on their 2013 calendar. VN Times want to hear your stories about pets that have inspired you; the survivor you’ve nursed back to health – despite everyone secretly thinking it couldn’t possibly come out the other […]
Take on a New Apprentice and get Paid £1500!
If you are an employer and you are looking for some help; why not recruit a new apprentice? Take on a new apprentice aged between 16 -24 years of age and you may be eligible to receive £1500 from the Government’s AGE 16-24 Employer Incentive Grant! Employers (in England) who have less than 1000 employees […]
Do you have a new full-time VN student?
Could all Clinical Coaches with new full-time VN students ensure that any outstanding induction paperwork is returned to us asap. If you are having any problems with any of the paperwork please contact your Quality Assurance supervisor for help.
Nursing Progress Log Myths Uncovered!
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has identified a number of common misunderstandings and myths about the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) circulating amongst clinical coaches and students. Here, they set the record straight between the myths and the facts…. Myth: students have to write a mini case report in the comments box when completing […]