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Kirsty Young — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:29:47 GMT

failed by 1-5%(rang exam place and they wouldn't tell which question or area) :(

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paula morgan — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:50:44 GMT

Thanx Nichola x

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Nichola231 — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:34:12 GMT

We're all here for you! Don't give up! xx

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paula morgan — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:21:59 GMT

I agrre with what you say Kate, have a great xmas and you too Pippa we will get there in the end and be really good nurses that encourage and help students every step of the way xxxx

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Pippa Louise — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:50:30 GMT

Thanks Katie! Hope you have a wonderful christmas and new year also :)

xxxx

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Katie B — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:20:32 GMT

The way I see it, is everyone had to train and ask questions. They weren't born Vets or RVN's, everyone at some point has felt vunerable and ackward. So I never get people who want to be difficult about it all.

And I totally agree with the ANA course. I looked into redoing my GCSE's Science and Maths as I gained a D but then when I found the ANA course I was told this would actually benefit my VN training so I am happy I get to do that rather than the dreaded maths and science stuff. Although I need to do functional studies with my VCA for my Maths equivalent. I just can't wait, 9 more months to go and still need to find my voluntary placement, aaahhh. My boyfriend keeps telling me to calm down as I have 7 months to find something but knowing my look, I won't get anywhere and then I will have moved in with my boyfriends rents just for my course and won't be able to do it. When I had placement this September. I will just feel more relaxed when I do get my placement and can then relax! And thanks for the link for the book, will be getting that as well as Victoria Aspinall Vet Nursing manual aparently thats like the VN bible, well thats what the women at my college says. Anyway, Pippa don't worry it will all work out and all have a lovely christmas and new year!

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Pippa Louise — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:45:34 GMT

exactly!! its taken me 5 years to get where i am now, and no-one is gonna make me walk away from it its too important! x

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paula morgan — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:34:07 GMT

It is, I would prefer if someone has anything to say about me to say it to me, not wait untill am out the room or gossip to someone else about me, I really cant stand people that are 2 faced! but you always learnfrom things, and what Ive learned is not really to trust many people and just keep my head down and get on with my job, I have waited too long to do this to let other peoples ignorance and nastiness spoil it for me so they can just do one haha x

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Pippa Louise — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:28:30 GMT

this is the exact conversation myself and my colleague keep having!! if any arguments or raised voices are around me, i tend to cower in the back lol im terrible for shaking when theres confrontation!! but its nice to know that there are people alike on here, its a sort of comfort isnt it? x

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paula morgan — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:20:02 GMT

I am the same Pippa, I really love my job but the snidey remarks and constant stirring really gets me down, but there is usually one bad apple that spoils it for everyone else, I think if you havent anything nice or constructive to say then say nothing!

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Pippa Louise — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:09:11 GMT

Yeah I agree there's too much bitchiness going on all around us it's better to just distance yourself. Afterall, youre there to do a job! =) I just tend to keep myself to myself and stay in the ops/prep/kennel room and do everything that needs to be done in there! orrrrr im the one running for the phones :) x

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paula morgan — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:26:09 GMT

I agree, am always asking questions! I try to be as helpful as possible, but unfortunately not everyone wants to help or be part of a team, its such a shame when this happens as it causes nothing but ill feeling in all the staff. I just try to get on with my job to the best of my ability and would rather keep myself to myself tbh, been burnt too many times x

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Pippa Louise — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:42:25 GMT

Yeah it's the same with myself and my colleague! It's so good to have someone supporting you it makes you more confident! Which is why I am always there for anyone in practice who needs my help even if I don't like them I will still help them as best I can because if I dont help them I feel there is no point being part of a team - team means together! :) x

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Sally Seddon — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:35:24 GMT

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But I am still always going to ask for help if I am not cofortable with what I'm doing!! I'd rather be 'the one who's always asking for help' than 'the one who killed the cat'!!

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Totally agree with you, i ask questions all the time. A lady who does admin where i work has just moved over to nursing and she asks me questions all the time, she constantly apologises for it but i would rather her ask me a million questions than do something wrong because she wasnt sure. Its quite good really cos i dont always know the answers to her questions so we go look it up or ask someone else together.

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Pippa Louise — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:23:16 GMT

Yeah there is a qualified experienced VN who I am quite close to and she is helping me with said problems and ANA course. The vet was out of order completely and I think they know it because the VN I speak to has mentioned said behaviour to a senior member of staff and I think they have had words. But I am still always going to ask for help if I am not cofortable with what I'm doing!! I'd rather be 'the one who's always asking for help' than 'the one who killed the cat'!!

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Sally Seddon — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:10:24 GMT

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Pippa you will def make a better nurse having done the ANA because you learn so much that makes the diploma course easier to understand, i honestly dont think i could cope with diploma if i hadnt done the ANA first. Tell them you taking your study time to make sure you pass this course, they should be encouraging you all the way xx

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Could not agree more scotlass, ive just started my vn training and while ive got lots to learn there are certain things that we are being taught that i can remember from my ana. Its defo worth doing, your vets are bang out of order if you ask me. Hope there is someone you can talk to at work to get it sorted.

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paula morgan — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:21:08 GMT

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Geniverger — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:26:40 GMT

I think your vets are being very unfair to you! do you have a head nurse or clinical coach you can go to for support? Of course the course is relevant to your work; I think you need to speak to someone within your company in confidence and explain your worries and the treatment you have received so far. Such a negative atmosphere and attitude towards your studies is clearly affecting you and that's not on.

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Pippa Louise — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:52:10 GMT

I'm starting to struggle with mine now, I'm on pack 6 of 10 and got exams coming up in june and case logs to be done but I'm really struggling to find the time to fit in enough studying. What with me working full time now in a vet practice I dont have much time for study and I cant do it in work when it's quiet as I've been told off by some of the vets for doing it!!!!

I feel really useless at the moment because I'm only a student and keep getting things wrong but it's not my fault cause I'm still learning and I'm not blummin perfect!!!!!!!! And I would rather ask for help than end up overdosing an animal or something!!!! Also, I feel really put down because I'm treated like a child by a few of the vets who think my course is useless and think of it as 'school work' saying that I shouldn't be doing (quote) : "home work and sh** like that during work hours because it has nothing to do with work" !!!! One of the reasons I do it in work (or did before I was reduced to tears) was so that it could help me get to grips with vet language and the workings of the vet world!!!! Im doing it so I can be better at my job not to avoid duties and I dont do work if there are things to be done!!!! =(

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Maisy — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:01:17 GMT

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I'm confused what is the ANA book. I spoke to my college as I am doing my VCA Level 2 in September and she said I would need the BVAVA Edition four, vet nursing. G?ood luck to everyone!

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Remember the ANA and VCA courses both have different syllabus - the VCA covers radiography and anaesthesia to some degree whereas ANA doesn't so for that, the big BSAVA book may be more useful. As a guide though the ANA book is particularly useful for both courses and there are often some floating around second hand on Ebay if your practice doesn't have one you can use.

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Lorena Williamson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:05:35 GMT

Well done on your results :) Every one passed the majority of their exams (think there may have been one paper failed, not too sure)

The papers couldnt have been too bad!!

I would also suggest getting a Veterinary Nursing Dictionary as it helped with my caselogs!!

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Geniverger — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:47:14 GMT

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animal-Nursing-Assistant-Textbook-association/dp/0750688785

This is the ANA book. I thought I would be able to get by with the BSAVA Manual of Veterinary Nursing (the big one!) but apparently not! The ANA book covers all the subjects but to a simpler degree, so annoyingly you can over-learn with the BSAVA manual and confuse yourself. Also I didn't know exactly what subjects would be covered in the exams without the ANA book. Try and borrow one from someone who has already done the course as £30 is a lot for a book you'll only ever use for a year (assuming you want to continue your training after?)

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Katie B — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:10:08 GMT

I'm confused what is the ANA book. I spoke to my college as I am doing my VCA Level 2 in September and she said I would need the BVAVA Edition four, vet nursing. G?ood luck to everyone!

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Geniverger — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:52:13 GMT

I got my results today, all exams passed! Very pleased indeed. However, even though I handed my caselogs in September I am still waiting on the results.

I found out today this is because the awarding body LOST my caselogs and only found them yesterday, and this from a professional awarding body?! My tutor was then told they would be marked in January... Erm, no. Thankfully my tutor asked for them to be marked this week as I worked my butt off to get them handed in in September specifically to get my results early, and it's not my fault they lost them! So hopefully I should know whether I have passed the whole course before Christmas. Hopefully.

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Sally Seddon — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:14:29 GMT

Oh no, im really sorry if i have made you worry more. Didnt mean to. I just meant that i still passed with distinction even tho i thought i had done badly so im sure you will be fine.