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

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

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

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