NEWSLETTER
BVNA NEWS ( Continued )
BVNA Congress 2024
We ’ re also offering even more small group and interactive learning this year – though workshops places are filling quickly , so make sure you don ’ t miss the opportunity to secure your place . Simply add your workshop booking at the time of registration .
Pay a visit to the exhibition ’ s new practical zone , for even more immersive learning . Simulate a crash scenario , test your understanding of canine and feline body language , practice wound management and bandaging , run samples in the lab , and optimise your patient recovery environment . All this and more : a visit to the ‘ BVNA Veterinary Clinic ’ provides the perfect way to identify areas to improve in your own practice , without the usual pressure of a clinic environment ! And for SVNs , we ’ ve even got OSCE stations for some allimportant exam preparation while you ’ re with us too .
In need of learning for your role as a RAMA / SQP ? A range of our lectures are accredited with AMTRA to provide you with the CPD points you need .
Finally – we know that the opportunity to socialise and unwind with friends and colleagues is an all-important part of BVNA Congress . Tickets are selling fast for our social events , with Friday ’ s Musical Bingo already sold out . Saturday ’ s ‘ Blue Light Party ’ will see our annual gala dinner and awards ceremony taking on an emergency services theme . With places in high demand , now ’ s the time to be a rapid responder – book your ticket before this popular social event sells out too !
Join us to feel inspired and empowered as part of the veterinary nursing profession . Special discounted rates are available to BVNA members .
Register today via the BVNA website � . We can ’ t wait to see you there !
RCVS consultation & panel discussion at Congress
In July , we responded to the recent ‘ Good Governance ’ consultation held by the RCVS , to establish the profession ’ s views on its governance reform proposals . Whilst we welcomed the consultation and some of the proposals , we were also concerned that the recommendations did not go far enough to recognise the capabilities of veterinary nurses to govern . You can read our full response here � .
BVNA President , Lyndsay Hughes said : “ Veterinary nurses are already long established as a regulated and professional workforce . We lead in many aspects of professional and clinical practice , with joint responsibility for the welfare of patients in our care . Therefore , it is BVNA ’ s view that veterinary nurses are also fully capable of contributing equally towards the College ’ s governance ; as one of the two professions already under RCVS regulation . We hope that this consultation will provide the opportunity for the RCVS to consider how veterinary nurses can be better utilised within its future approach to governance .”
In response to a number of our members sharing similar concerns , we will be continuing the discussion during BVNA Congress . Join us on Saturday 12th October , 13:45 – 14:45 for a panel discussion on “ Visions of future VN regulation ”. Have the opportunity to pose your questions to leaders within the profession , and be part of the ongoing conversation about the future of veterinary nursing .
LONDON VET SHOW
On Friday 15th November , BVNA is once again delivering a veterinary nursing stream at London Vet Show – view the programme here � . In what promises to be a day of engaging and inspiring learning , with veterinary nurses taking centre stage , our sessions include :
• Top tips for feeding the veterinary cancer patient , with Sarah Holliday
• Confidence in consulting , with Hannah Durling
• Nursing the neuromuscular patient , with Natalie Roper
• Down the drains : Managing surgical and thoracic drains , with Samantha Baxter
• Get hyped for diabetic nurse clinics , with Joy Shutt
5 The News from British Veterinary Nursing Association | Issue 7 September 2024