September 2014

Back to the coalface

Being in VN education means I can drop back into practice occasionally. We are actually … more

3 mins

August 2014

MOOC popularity

Following a previous blog in which I mentioned MOOCs (massive open online courses), I took … more

When is a law not a law?

It’s finally hot. SUPER HOT! Time to moan loudly about the lack of air conditioning, … more

6 mins

July 2014

Sickly pups from dubious origins

2014 is more than half way over – scary, but true! I have achieved some … more

Euphemisms

I was enjoying a lovely nurse chat with a friend recently, and we started reminiscing … more

3 mins

June 2014

Where should we get our pets from?

I gave a lovely Clinical Coach training course this week. It’s always lovely to welcome … more

7 mins
CPD in the sun?

I’m revisiting the eternal question of how to achieve 45 hours of CPD over the … more

May 2014

Self-indulgent post

There are lots of things going on in the world of veterinary nursing at the moment: VN … more

Optimising your reception area

Do you like what’s in your waiting room? Would you buy the items there? Do … more

4 mins

April 2014

Personal finance for the veterinary nurse

We know we aren’t that well paid compared to vets, but can we do things … more

6 mins
Do you know your student nurses?

This sounds simple, so I know you will be able to answer me… just tell … more

March 2014

Are nursing arts dying?

I have been asking on my twitter account (@JaneRVN) about experiences of the nurses and … more

Singing from the same hymn sheet

My thanks to fellow blogger Will Easson – we seem to think alike on many … more

February 2014

Planning the VN year: an update

An update to my previous post, entitled “Planning the RVN/SVN year” for you… OSCE dates … more

24-hour provision: have your say

On December 23, 2013, an important announcement was made by the Royal College of Veterinary … more

January 2014

Where are the training practices?

The RCVS has announced an increase in the number of Training Practices (TPs) to just … more

5 mins
Planning the RVN/SVN year

We can start our good intentions now! Let’s make 2014 the year of pre-planning and … more

December 2013

The 12 days of Christmas

Christmas is coming! So, emergency rotas, tinsel FBs and chocolate toxicity all to come! The … more

OSCE results: what if it’s bad news?

Exam results should mean celebration – but that won't be the case for everyone. The national average pass rate is usually between 70-80%. So, what should you do if it isn't good news?

2 mins

November 2013

No need for vet nurses?

A fellow Vetsonline blogger, Will Easson, recently wrote a post about the potential impact of an … more

4 mins