ABSTRACT: From almost the outset of training, student VNs are concerned about the practical examinations or OSCEs. A mixture of horror stones and previous experiences from other colleagues taint the mind and stir up the imagination, such that for some students these examinations become a hurdle they feel they will never overcome. Hopefully, learning more about the structure of these examinations may alleviate some of this fear. For this article we have chosen not to focus on the particulars of the set-up/stations, as each awarding body or higher institution will have its own way of conducting the examinations. Students are advised to ask about their own examinations at their particular college or university.

Author(s)

Kirsty Gwynne RVN Cert Ed C-SQP MBVNA

Kirsty Gwynne is an RVN and a co-director of Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training Ltd, which provides specialist veterinary nurse education. She also works in small animal practice. One of Kirsty’s roles is teaching and support of students; she is also an RCVS and CQ examiner.

Samantha Morgan RVN Cert Ed DipAVN(Medical) DipAVN(Surgical) MBVNA

Samantha qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1999 and has worked in both referral and general practice. Between 2003 and 2008, she gained both the Medical and Surgical Diplomas in Advanced Veterinary Nursing. In 2010, she was awarded a Professional Certificate in Education (CertEd).

Sam is now a director of Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training which is an independent veterinary nurse college in Monmouth. She is also the executive editor of the VNJ (as part of her responsibilities on the BVNA Council) and an RCVS and CQ examiner.

Keywords: Clinical, Osce, Examination

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (06) • June 2014 • pp207-209

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