Author: Tamsin Jeffries. Tamsin is an RVN based in shropshire, She qualified in 2021 and has a keen interest in consulting, surgical and ECC nursing. She is a diabetic advisor for her practice and has since started working with StreetVet Birmingham. Outside of work she enjoys watersports and keeping up with her fitness.

Abstract: The other side to death and how my parents dying encouraged me to continue my career as an RVN. Tamsin Jeffries reflects on the emotional start to her career, which took her from deep grief to a deeper understanding of herself as a veterinary nurse.

Keywords: grieving, managing emotions, challenges, becoming an RVN, imposter syndrome, homelessness.

To cite this article: How the death of my parents affected my career as an RVN. Jeffries, T. (2024) VNJ 39 (4) pp14-15

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