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We have been informed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) that the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) is now back online. Unfortunately the crash means that activity submitted between 01.30 and 08.00 on 15 November 2016 (Tuesday morning) may have been lost and will need to be re-submitted. The RCVS apologies for the inconvenience […]
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a new block release Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme running at its Huntingdon centre from January 2017. The block release course will run over two years and will consist of four, two week blocks in college each year and intensive online learning. Local accommodation […]
Did you know the work place is a key factor in causing stress? Stress can be caused by many different things; trauma, exams, work and daily struggles. Stress can have lot of symptoms and these can be shown through physical, psychological and behavioural. Over-eating, unable to concentrate, lack of interest, tiredness and behaviours such as […]
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who would like to stand as candidates in the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses Council elections next year. In order to stand, candidates for either council will need to submit a nomination form, short biography, personal statement, and […]
When applying to the RCVS to register as a VN, you must include evidence of meeting the RCVS Registration Rules i.e. a minimum of 94 weeks and 2990 training hours. You will need to send to the RCVS a completed Record of Veterinary Nurse Training. You will need to complete pages 1 – 3, the […]
A bursary launched by The Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) for veterinary nurses who would like to volunteer for charitable projects, will cover the travel and accommodation costs of sending up to 12 nurses per year on animal welfare projects around the world. The bursary is available to qualified VNs working in a UK or European […]
The checklist for the new Nursing Progress Log (NPL) is now available to CAW veterinary nursing students on the VLE (under NPL resources) and to CAW clinical coaches in the clinical coaches section of the VLE (under NPL Documents). The checklist is designed to ensure students cover all of the criteria set in the guidance […]
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has opened applications for its Animal Welfare Student Scholarships 2017. The aim of the scheme is to help students pursue their interests in animal welfare through research and other projects. Successful candidates will be awarded up to £2,000 to cover subsistence, and up to £400 towards project expenses. […]
Did you know almost 45,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in the UK? There are little or no symptoms in the early stages of the cancer forming. The signs to look out for are continuous coughing, breathlessness, coughing up blood, pains when breathing, weight loss and tiredness. Your GP suggests that if […]
Look no further! CAW is offering the chance to take part in a brand new Traineeship Programme. Within 10 weeks you can gain the experience you need to make that first step towards your chosen career. The programme is run from our Huntingdon centre and will provide you with the opportunity to spend 2 weeks […]