Trainee

Re: Trainee

Sal the 1st — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:38:09 GMT

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What would you expect do be doing as a trainee vet nurse in practice after a month? I won't be at college until september 2011 unfortunately and am feeling very much like a spare part and in the way. I try to keep busy by cleaning but have been told I am doing too much cleaning and will never learn anything without just standing and watching.

Please help. Thanks :)

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how about asking if they mind you watching a procedure or if they would prefer you got on with ..... that way you are showing that you are keen to watch procedures and learn that way or would be equally happy to get on with the cleaning if they think you are in the way - so you cover both bases

you could also try asking if they can come up with a rota for you so you get to spend time in all areas and know where you are supposed to be at a certain time

Re: Trainee

Nick Shackleton — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:11:26 GMT

Many places make you wait 12mths prior to starting any formal training to make sure your committed to the practice. I've know several trainees start and then give up after only a few months.

I would suggest getting a note pad and writing things down. And maybe wait till after to ask questions, maybe over lunch or when things are quieter.

Good luck with your training.

Re: Trainee

Tanya Traill — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:06:32 GMT

Where do you work? Is there any particular reason why they wont let you train this year it seems a waste of a year.

The best ways I would suggest to help is ask the qualfied nurses in your practice what you can do and they will point you in the direction of jobs they would like you to do so you dont end up feeling like a spare part.

Re: Trainee

Broodmare — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:49:04 GMT

you could do your ANA qual. Fab little course, really helps prepare for the Diploma and gives lots of confidence! You get to be in a class with other nurses in a similar situiation. I agree with above, there is alot you can be doing, lots of learning and observing to be done!

Have a look at Abbeydale Vetlink (AVVT )

Re: Trainee

lskm 23 — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:00:02 GMT

We would have you taking care of inpatients with a QVN helping you to medicate, reception duties, running bloods, packing samples for external labs, holding for blood samples and other procedures. Just watching yoou pick up the way certain things are to be done. Also standing in consults if also good. Good Luck

Re: Trainee

Kim Buckley — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:51 GMT

I think the best place to start (if you have them) is helping to look after the inpatients. Help with the cleaning out and TPR's and restraining animals. Don't be afraid to ask questions and try and get involved where possible. Good luck!

Re: Trainee

Honeybadger — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:22:37 GMT

If you are watching try to be as helpful as possible. When you learn how things are done you will come to know what they are going to need next so you can assist in a small way. Always ask questions and ask people to explain what they are doing. A month is not long, you will settle in soon and get the hang of things

Re: Trainee

Steph Phillips — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:13:51 GMT

If your just watching them work, ask questions.. ask why they are doing that, how, etc.. be involved, enthusiastic, offer help .. do you do reception work also? client relationships are important too! xx good luck xx

Re: Trainee

FINNIGAN — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:12:06 GMT

our trainee has been with us for 4 months now, she can run bloods, assist with anaesthetics, recep duty, in patient cover with vet attending. assist with x rays, not sure all this is quite above board but thats whats happening, standing and observing is a good way to learn, asking lots of questions too, ask to assist with as much as you are allowed, sure youl be fine