Blog Category: Training Practices
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Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Gym
Did you know abdominal exercises do not assist you in getting a flat stomach? Going to the gym can help reduce stress and increase brain power. When you exercise it releases energy which means you can feel energised for the rest of the day. Making time for fitness is important because it gives you the […]
Nursing Progress Log (NPL) problems currently being experienced
Clinical coaches and student veterinary nurses may have noticed a recent problem with the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) which is preventing the historical logging of evidence and demonstrations. This is something the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is aware of and is currently investigating. When we receive further news about this, we will inform […]
RCVS 2017 Honours Nominations
Nominations are now open for The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) 2017 Honours. The honours are awarded to those who have exceeded expectations and have made outstanding contributions in the field of animal welfare. So, if you are a veterinary surgeon or nurse and know of someone who you feel deserves this honour, vote […]
The College of Animal Welfare Advice Statement
RCVS Change in Practice Hours Requirements for SVNs from September 2016 In RCVS News (June 2016 edition) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced that the minimum number of total hours in training has been reduced by 300 hours to 2,990 hours of which at least 1,800 hours must be placement hours. The requirement […]
Clarification regarding lunch breaks for student veterinary nurses
Please note that we have received written confirmation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) stating that lunch breaks do NOT count towards the practical training hours of a student veterinary nurse when applying for professional registration; therefore please do not include lunch breaks when logging your number of hours in practice.
City & Guilds July 2016 Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results
City & Guilds have today (11 July 2016) informed us that the results of their July Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be sent out to Colleges the week commencing 8 August 2016. Once we receive the results, we will process them as soon as possible and ensure they are sent out to students, by email, within […]
A Career in Teaching: Is it for you?
If you’re a veterinary nurse or veterinary surgeon and have ever wondered about the training and employment opportunities in teaching – why not come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Edinburgh centre on Wednesday 20 July 2016 from 6pm-8pm, and find out more about the options available to you? As […]
BVA urges UK governments to protect the status of vets and vet nurses in Brexit negotiations
Following the EU referendum (23 June), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging UK governments to protect the status of EU veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are currently living and working in the UK. According to statistics from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified […]
Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!
A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW)! Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]
CAW students and staff raise over £700 for worthy charities!
Students and staff at our Edinburgh centre are thrilled to have raised £784 at Edinburgh’s Gung Ho Event on Saturday 11 June, efforts which have not gone unnoticed by Edinburgh Centre Manager Karen Hibell, who was quick to congratulate those involved: “The College has a proud history of fundraising for good causes and, as always, I’m […]