September 11, 2020
Comments Off on ePortfolio Support Sessions for CAW Clinical Supervisors and Clinical Coaches
We are pleased to say we have organised some ePortfolio support sessions, for CAW clinical supervisors and clinical coaches who are supporting VetSkill students! These sessions will be delivered virtually via our new platform, BigBlueButton (BBB), and will take place on: … Continue reading
July 16, 2020
Comments Off on 52 week placement limits for non-employed/placement students
We recently made the decision to change the planned amount of placement weeks that students on VN Diploma programmes are required to complete, limiting this to a maximum of 52 weeks over the duration of the training programme. During which … Continue reading
May 4, 2020
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If you’re a clinical coach or mentor in your veterinary practice, you’ll know the responsibility for supporting junior team members goes way beyond helping them learn the technical knowledge needed to do their job, or achieve a qualification. It’s also about … Continue reading
April 21, 2020
Comments Off on Lead your veterinary team to success this Summer, with a Leadership & Management qualification!
When you find yourself promoted to the role of team leader, head nurse or manager, you may find many aspects of your new role challenging. Leading a team of people and managing scarce resources are two of the biggest challenges … Continue reading
April 6, 2020
Comments Off on FREE Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month resources available to download
In anticipation of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month this May, we’ve created a range of FREE resources to help veterinary practices promote the veterinary nursing profession. All the resources available can be shared online or used as part of virtual activities … Continue reading
March 24, 2020
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Dear Practice Principal A number of student veterinary nurses who are in training and are on placement or are employed as Apprentices have been in touch seeking guidance on continuing to work in practice. Students who are on placement may … Continue reading
March 17, 2020
Comments Off on March 2020 OSCE – Information regarding COVID-19
Following on from the updated Government advice City & Guilds are taking the step to postpone the OSCEs for the weekends of 20-22 March and 27-29 March to a later date. The decision was made in consideration of the health … Continue reading