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What the microchipping law means for nurses

What the microchipping law means for nurses

New microchipping rules are coming into force on 6 April, 2016. BVNA issues statement clarifying the nurse’s role On 6...

BVNA brightens up for Blue Monday

BVNA brightens up for Blue Monday

"Mental Health Research UK hopes to make a big visual impact on Blue Monday each year." Campaign aims to raise awareness...

RCVS awarding body officially closes

RCVS awarding body officially closes

With the closure of RCVS awards, centres approved by Central Qualifications and City & Guilds now deliver the diplomas in...

Making the most of the veterinary nursing team

Making the most of the veterinary nursing team

Kirstie Faulkner challenged audience members to review whether they are making efficient use of their nursing teams. Dedicated nurse clinics...

On the phone

We increasingly live in a world where face to face communication is being taken over by e-mails, texts, face book...

Maggie Shilcock

Management “Tip of the week” Maintain team morale

Maintaining team morale is easy when everything is going well, but it’s a different matter when things start to go...

Maggie Shilcock
VN role in anaesthesia may be extended

VN role in anaesthesia may be extended

It is proposed that VNs be allowed to carry out induction and maintenence of anaesthesia. Proposals recommended to RCVS Council...

Ethical review panel "missing a trick"

Ethical review panel “missing a trick”

Ms Kissick said she was "disappointed" that the proposals did not have more of a veterinary nursing focus. Kathy Kissick...

VN award changed to boost nominations

VN award changed to boost nominations

There are plans to allow each year’s winner to give a speech at BVNA Congress. Golden Jubilee award clarified and...

Students to raise the VN profile in India

Students to raise the VN profile in India

"An animal’s experience can be improved dramatically when nursing care is provided by a knowledgable, well trained and compassionate individual"....