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“I would like to see the veterinary nurse title protected”

“I would like to see the veterinary nurse title protected”

"I believe there is an energy and drive in the VN community at the moment and I want to try...

VN taskforce to consider alternative routes to registration

VN taskforce to consider alternative routes to registration

"VN Council understands that this is a difficult and frustrating time for our student veterinary nurses." Group welcomes ideas from...

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month goes virtual

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month goes virtual

RVNs are being urged to join in the campaign by recording videos about what they love about being a veterinary...

VN educators urged to defer practical assessments

VN educators urged to defer practical assessments

OSCEs are required for student vet nurses to complete their training. Examinations deemed unsafe under the current conditions The RCVS...

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VN training requirements temporarily suspended

VN training requirements temporarily suspended

‘Under the current circumstances, student veterianry nurses would not be able to fulfil their clinical placement requirements’ – Julie Dugmore,...

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Nominations open for BVNA Council elections

Nominations open for BVNA Council elections

"Now is the time to get involved to shape the profession into the sustainable and recognised profession we want it...

Nutritional advice within veterinary practice

Nutrition is a vital factor in the health and wellbeing of patients, however, this is a complex and wide ranging...

Nursing patients with long-term conditions – communication and collaboration

Helen Ballantyne explains why a nursing care plan is an essential tool when nursing patients with long-term conditions, and how...

City & Guilds to cease offering veterinary nursing qualifications

City & Guilds to cease offering veterinary nursing qualifications

City & Guilds claims the decision is "based on several factors." Will no longer accept new registrations after 31 August...

Blue Cross ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ winner announced

Blue Cross ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ winner announced

Danielle receiving her award from Richard Casey and 2017 winner Fiona Leathers. Award presented to RVNs that go the extra...