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GENER A L NE W S
GENERAL NEWS
‘’I have always enjoyed CPD. ‘’The Grad Dip encouraged me
I think most RVNs do, as we to critically reflect on the care
understand the importance of I was giving to patients on a
development in an ever-changing daily basis. I became fascinated ‘’The online learning
veterinary world. by comparing my own practices experience has been great.
to peer-reviewed styles and from The course material is easily
‘’What has the Grad Dip done for here I decided I would publish accessible and has allowed
me? Quoting Mahatma Ghandi my patient care reports in the me to balance both work and
‘Be the change you wish to see hope that other nurses would be education with ease.
in the world’. My Grad Dip is interested in how I approached a
allowing me to be the change particular scenario.’’ ‘’This course has made a
I want to see in the veterinary significant difference to my work
nursing world. To be the change I Louise Lee (GradDipVN) within practice. I have gained
want to be in my practice and to knowledge and skills which have
continue to be the person I am. already improved patient care
Hopefully, that will inspire others and the day-to-day running of
to be the change.’’ the practice. I have been able to
suggest new ideas.
Meghan Conroy (GradDipVN)
‘’The most valuable thing I have
learnt from this course is clinical
auditing and how to approach
evidence-based nursing.
‘’Although it is hard work,
it couldn’t be more worth it. The
knowledge I have gained will be
invaluable to me going forward
and has lit a spark for further
education and development.’’
Florence Mather (CertAVN)
‘’Before the course I did not ‘’Being able to apply ‘’I feel that I have gained so
see myself in a senior role the skills and knowledge much from this course. Not
but after starting the course it to work is amazing. I only in clinical knowledge but
has given me the confidence understand some conditions the leadership module has
and additional leadership much more that I used to helped me develop personally
skills to apply for a senior and am able to change my and grow in my role at work.’’
RVN position which is the role nursing care.’’
I am now in.’’ Tanya Morrison (CertAVN)
Krishna Mistry (CertAVN)
Lizzy Doyle (CertAVN)
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