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VN Council rejects proposals to add post-nominals to the register

VN Council rejects proposals to add post-nominals to the register

VN Council members raised concerns that adding post-nominals could be confusing to the public. Calls for the profession to focus on...

Post-nominals debate reaches RVNs

Post-nominals debate reaches RVNs

Next week, council will decide whether or not to allow the inclusion of further post-nominals. VN Council to discuss adding...

Empower your nurses

Empower your nurses

Increasing the use of nurses could help reduce the stress on the veterinary surgeon’s time. Using nurses to educate clients...

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A foot in both camps: shared perspectives in human and veterinary nursing

In this article, Helen Ballantyne, who is both a registered 'human' nurse and veterinary nurse, investigates what human nurses might...

BVNA celebrates its 50th year

BVNA celebrates its 50th year

Fiona Andrew will provide updates through a new President’s Blog. ‘2015 is a momentous year for the veterinary nursing profession’...

RVN develops pain assessment tool for cats

VN develops pain assessment tool for cats

Gillian and her team also assessed facial expressions as an indicator of acute pain in cats. Tool based on psychometric...

Veterinary nursing consultation reminder

Veterinary nursing consultation reminder

The consultation is due to close on November 30. Time is running out to have your say on all aspects...

Vet nurses must join RCVS register or cease practice

Vet nurses must join RCVS register or cease practice

Around 1,000 veterinary nurses have not moved over to the register, but remain on the list. Royal Charter approved by...

BVNA welcomes Fiona Andrew as new president

BVNA welcomes Fiona Andrew as new president

Fiona Andrew Final day of congress sees emotional farewell to Kirstie Shield Fiona Andrew has become the new president of...

Vet nurses "need to take ownership" of antibiotic resistance

Vet nurses “need to take ownership” of antibiotic resistance

Nicola Ackerman Veterinary nurses can help tackle resistance through infection prevention and control "As vet nurses, we really need to...