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Congress on Demand 2021: Veterinary Nursing
Selected lectures from BSAVA virtual congress 2021
We are pleased to present a selection of lectures from BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 that are of interest to veterinary nurses. This collection can be purchased as a standalone item, with a discount for BSAVA members including veterinary nurse student members. Visit our Congress on Demand information page for information about how to access the rest of our 2021 congress lectures.
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Getting confident with Schedule 3
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2021Author Liz MullineauxAsk many veterinary professionals, especially vets, what they understand by Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons’ Act (1966) and they will probably mumble something about it relates to ‘surgery not entering body cavities’. Schedule 3 is however the legislation that underpins the ability of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to work to their full potential as part of a vet-led team. Many veterinary practices fail to fully value and utilise their RVN staff by not training, encouraging and supporting them to undertake Schedule 3 tasks. This results in a lack of job satisfaction and career progression. Appropriate post-graduate training, both in-house and more formally, builds RVN competence and confidence. There is no doubt that veterinary surgeons need to acknowledge the skills of RVNs and communicate these more effectively to clients. RVNs working to their strengths and abilities, especially via protocol-driven systems within practices, can bring benefits to the whole team, patients and clients. As the RCVS Legislation Working Party considers enhancing the RVN role, there has never been a better time for the whole practice team to become more confident with Schedule 3.
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Getting nurses into the profession…and keeping them there!
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2021Author Jill MacdonaldJill Macdonald looks at how to recruit and retain veterinary nurses.
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Getting the best out of the surgical team
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2021Authors: Dick White and Alison YoungHow can Halsted’s Principles help me improve my surgical skills? Conceived in the late 19th century, Halsted’s Principles are as relevant for us in our surgeries today as they were then. Their central axiom is all about promoting wound healing; this seminar outlines some simple guidelines for incorporating the kind of tissue sympathy in our surgical technique that favours optimal wound healing.
Maximising the use of a scrubbed assistant in surgery: A scrubbed assistant benefits everyone involved in a surgical procedure, including the patient. As nurses we have a key role and need to understand how to support the surgical team. Developing our skills under schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, also helps with our career progression and job satisfaction. It must be remembered though that all surgical procedures, however minor, have associated risk to the patient. This means it is important that nurses are fully trained and competent at performing surgical skills and understand the legality and limitations within their professional remit.
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Good team players are found not made: how to choose wisely
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2021Authors: Carolyne Crowe and Ernie WardReview of different tools and criteria for selection: I’m a strong believer that very few people intend to be the bad team player, but too often we find ourselves working with others who seem to be pulling in a totally different direction or are just out for themselves. What can you do during the recruitment process to help reduce the chance of selecting the wrong person for the role or for your team? Are you 100% clear with who and what you are looking for in the first place-just a vet, a nurse, someone to fill the gap? Which behaviours are you looking for in your new employee? What values match the values and culture of the team and the practice? Are you even sure of the values and culture in your team? If not, how can you be sure to recruit the right person that will fit and be a ‘good team member’ that you are looking for? These are some fundamental questions to be asked prior to recruiting anyone, skills can be learnt (as long as the relevant qualifications are present), forget the letters after the name and look at the person, the values and think about the match you are making. This session discusses how you can attract and retain the right people for your team.
How I hire – essential attributes of excellent employees: Ernie Ward offers the top attributes his management teams evaluate when hiring team members.
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