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Is there a better way of doing this?

Is there a better way of doing this?

Dr Mark Holmes. "Evidence-based medicine is simply a change in thinking and should not be used in a dogmatic fashion."...

VNs learn how to safely anaesthetise unusual animals

VNs learn how to safely anaesthetise unusual animals

Matthew explained that VNs should assess how each individual’s system works. Matthew Rendle looks at how to approach unusual species...

Put patient nursing first in high-dependency cases

Put patient nursing first in high-dependency cases

Shailen Jasani. Make check lists part of everything you do "Check lists are becoming quite sexy these days," said Shailen...

"We're here for our patients' welfare"

“We’re here for our patients’ welfare”

Abgail Edis spoke to a packed lecture hall at BVNA Congress in Telford. Abigail Edis looks at how VNs can...

Take anaesthesia of paediatric and geriatric patients seriously 

Take anaesthesia of paediatric and geriatric patients seriously 

Louise O’Dwyer. Every patient is an individual – especially if they are very young or very old "It is very...

Supporting pet owners during cancer treatment

Supporting pet owners during cancer treatment

One in five cats will experience cancer at some point in their lifetime. Vicki Adams concludes oncology stream at BVNA...

Time to value nursing clinics

Time to value nursing clinics

Libby Sheridan Libby Sheridan speaks at BVNA Congress "If you are going to put your heart and soul into something,...

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Hen charity founder gives keynote speech

Hen charity founder gives keynote speech

Jane Howorth MBE British Hen Welfare Trust is BVNA’s charity of the year Jane Howorth MBE, founder of the British...

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Know yourself first, then reflect on your work

Know yourself first, then reflect on your work

Hilary Orpet Hilary Orpet discusses ‘the reflective practioner’ at BVNA Congress "Think about your journey here today," said Hilary Orpet...

"We are a profession to be proud of"

“We are a profession to be proud of”

"We need to empower people so they can feel better utilised and that they are better valued." BVNA Congress 2016...