The dictionary definition of ‘consent’ is ‘acceptance of, or agreement to, something proposed by another’ (Encarta, 2009). Therefore, in veterinary practice, simply put, consent equates to the client...
LoBiondo and Haber (2002) discuss that research is a way to link theory, education and practice, and that theoretical concepts supported by research findings create the foundation for theory-based...
In 1995 four colleges with veterinary nurse programmes decided to set up a network, in order to share knowledge and ideas. Berkshire College of Agriculture (UK), Edinburgh Telford College (UK),...
Veterinary nurses intending on writing patient care reports suitable for publication are advised to adopt certain academic conventions for the writing and formatting of their work. In particular, the...
PCRs provide a written account of a practitioner's observations and experiences while nursing a particular patient. These reports should not only identify the patient's presenting problems and...
In addition to the above studies, the importance of personal attributes in professional competence has been supported in veterinary communications research. Here empathy has been described as the most...
The RCVS Veterinary Nurses' Council introduced a non-statutory register for veterinary nurses in 2007. With this came the additional responsibilities associated with professional regulation. As...