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  • The German attitude to learning

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    The vet handed me the needle and vacuum tubes and, at the slightly bewildered look on my face, asked if I’d ever taken blood from a horse before. Upon my answer of “no”, he shrugged and said: “I’ll show you the first one, instruct you for the second, then you can do it by yourself.”…

  • Do you know your student nurses?

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    This sounds simple, so I know you will be able to answer me… just tell me their name, their likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. But what course are they on? How are they funded? What could be a hurdle to their success as an SVN? Do they need to study further maths and English qualifications…

  • Ignorance is bliss

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    Over the last month there’s been quite an uproar over the reality of the production of halal and kosher meat, which has finally been brought to forefront of the public eye after the controversial decision to ban slaughter without stunning in Denmark. There has been nationwide outrage and horror at the claims that slaughter without…

  • Are nursing arts dying?

    Are nursing arts dying?

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    I have been asking on my twitter account (@JaneRVN) about experiences of the nurses and “nursing arts”. Do we utilise all our skills? Are some nursing arts dying? Does VN training reflect what goes on in practice? The responses have been different, which is good, but the nursing arts I have specifically been asked about…

  • Should I be a vegetarian?

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    Vegetarianism can be quite the controversial topic, with many people choosing not to eat meat or particular types of meat for varying reasons – be that moral, financial or simply down to taste and preference. But how should I stand on the matter, from the point of view of a vet student? While on EMS,…

  • Singing from the same hymn sheet

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    My thanks to fellow blogger Will Easson – we seem to think alike on many subjects, and his blog post regarding the RCVS survey on graduate employment struck a chord. In particular the paragraph that read: As a profession our treatment of colleagues is variable, to say the least. Many practices are very good, understanding,…

  • It takes balls to neuter

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    As graduates, one of the most routine surgeries that we will be expected to be competent at is neutering. As students, when on work experience or EMS, we will have seen at least one of these procedures a day at small or mixed practices… often more. But routine does not necessarily mean easy, simple or…

  • Planning the VN year: an update

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    An update to my previous post, entitled “Planning the RVN/SVN year” for you… OSCE dates from City and Guilds: Three windows this year and more centres available. EXAM WINDOW ENTRY DEADLINE RESULTS PUBLISHED LOCATIONS Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 April 1 w/c June 30 (1) Myerscough, Lancashire Friday, Aug 1 Saturday,…

  • Media in the veterinary world

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    In January, I attended my first AVS (the Association of Veterinary Students) congress. It was a fantastic event, featuring inspiring talks and lectures, fascinating practicals and the infamous AVS ball. I would strongly urge any vet student to attend congress at least once during their time at vet school – aside from all the events…

  • PETS with rabies, in the UK?

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    Lectures on legislation regarding veterinary-related issues are never the most interesting, often involving endless lists of dates and figures, but the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) lecture this week had a slight edge to it. Among other important factors, such as microchipping and documentation, the focus was quite obviously on the recent changes to the rules…