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NZVNA Continuing Professional Development Scheme

You've all been talking about it… and it's finally here!!

NZVNA are pleased to announce the launch of their Continuing Professional Development Scheme.

Those wishing to enrol must complete and return their enrolment forms together with a cheque for $50.00. Upon receipt of completed enrolment forms a workbook will be posted. 

Enrolments close on 30 January 2008. All workbooks must be completed and returned to NZVNA by 15 December 2008.

It's not too late to enrol for 2008!  It is possible to accrue the CPD points in a shorter time period, particularly if attending Conference and completing some of the special quizzes written by the presenters.

So have a go, fill out the enrolment form and take the next step to advancing your career.

We look forward to seeing the scheme being fully utilised and supported by our members.

bulletDetails of the scheme
bulletCriteria
bulletRegistration form
bulletCourses

SciQuest        http://www.sciquest.org.nz

VetScholar    http://www.vetscholar.org.nz

Courses

Full course information may also be available as a PDF download. Click on the PDF icon beside the advertisement to download.

Journal Quiz

CPD points can be gained by completing the journal quizzes which can be found at this link. This is hosted on VetScholar so if you are undertaking any VetScholar course, your user name and password will be the same. Thanks to the helpful VetScholar staff for facilitating this service for us.

Key Concepts in Oncology and Anaesthesiology

Module 1: Oncology focus - the invading mass
Tutored by Carla Dawson
4 August 2008

"Cancer" is a scary word in society today. Our clients arrive with a preconception about what cancer means and this usually involves a component of fear. Our role as a veterinary nurse in this situation frequently becomes one of client support.  To better aide their understanding of cancer and how it affects their pet, our knowledge must be comprehensive.

bulletTopic 1: Down and dirty - what is cancer?
bulletTopic 2: Wars of a different kind
bulletTopic 3: The bleedin abdomen

Module 2: The anaesthetic recovery period - key concepts for veterinary nurses
Tutored by Dr Roz Machon (BVSc, MVSc, MS, DipACVS, MACVSc)
29 September 2008

The anaesthetic recovery period is a high-risk phase on anaesthesia requiring skilled nursing input and exemplary patient care and support. But how do we best manage patients during this time? When should we extubate and severly dyspnoeic Bulldog?  How do we recognise a patient that it is in pain or difficulty? This module examines key concepts relating to nursing care in the anaesthetic recovery period and attempts to answer these questions.

bulletTopic 1: Basic patient care and support
bulletTopic 2: Advanced patient care and support
bulletTopic 3: Pain management in the recovery period

 

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