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“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 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
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
OSCEs are required for student vet nurses to complete their training. Examinations deemed unsafe under the current conditions The RCVS...
VN training requirements temporarily suspended
‘Under the current circumstances, student veterianry nurses would not be able to fulfil their clinical placement requirements’ – Julie Dugmore,...
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 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
Danielle receiving her award from Richard Casey and 2017 winner Fiona Leathers. Award presented to RVNs that go the extra...