Author: Lauren Hargrave RVN. Lauren has just completed her foundation degree in veterinary nursing science and is now a Registered veterinary nurse. She works in a small animal practice on the south coast. Lauren enjoys working as a general practice nurse as the role is so varied, and is particularly interested in wound care and management. In her spare time, she is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to veterinary professionals with chronic illness through her Instagram page @ theibdvetnurse.

Email: lauren.hargrave@outlook.com

Keywords: Chronic illness, veterinary nurse training, resilience 

ABSTRACT: I was once told I would never be a Veterinary Nurse because of my Crohn’s Disease. I now know that the person told me this because of a lack of knowledge and understanding about my condition; at the time however, I felt deflated. Nevertheless, I persevered, completed an access course and started university. As I neared the end of my 3-year foundation degree, I reflected on the challenges faced by chronically ill SVNs, and the positives chronic illness brings to training.

To cite this article: Hargrave, L. (2021) Veterinary nursing training with a chronic illness: can it be done? VNJ 36 p89

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