ABSTRACT: For every student veterinary nurse (SVN), the prospect of finishing your studies whether it be by university or college and qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse (RVN) is incredibly exciting. Amongst the feelings of excitement and joy, this some-times can be mixed with feelings of anxiety and worry. The thought of going from this cocoon of constant study, revision and exams to working full time in the big wide world (sometimes in your first ever veterinary nurse position) as an RVN can be daunting. I want to share with you my journey from SVN to RVN and how I got to where I am today, twelve months into my RVN venture.
Author
Laura Richards BSc (Hons) VN
Laura is a newly qualified veterinary nurse, graduating from Hartpury University with a BSc (Hons) degree in 2019. She currently works in a busy, first opinion practice in South Wales where she is developing a keen interest in surgical nursing. She is a BVNA council member where she hopes to play a part in shaping the future of veterinary nursing.
She has just started her surgical nursing certificate which she is really enjoying. is passionate about veterinary nursing and channels this enthusiasm through her use of social media, aiming to educate and inspire other members of the veterinary industry and the public. You may have seen her on Instagram or Facebook as ‘Laura Richards RVN’.
Email: laurathesurgicalrvn@gmail.com
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To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 36 (06) • June 2021 pp180-181
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