What does this mean?

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Vicky RVN — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:07:54 GMT

Good luck and enjoy yourself

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Katie B — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:33:41 GMT

Thanks guys, going to fill out my application form tomorrow, just hope it goes ok.

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Emma84 — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:13:08 GMT

[quote user="Emma84"]wait ass they say[/quote]

apologies this is mean to say "as" definately not "ass" lol

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Emma84 — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:11:57 GMT

Hi Katie, Sounds like things are definately looking up for you good things come to those who wait ass they say I am living proof, started my new job as a student nurse last week after months of searching and volunteering Good luck with your interviews I'm sure you will be amazing. xxx

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Steph Phillips — Sat, 28 May 2011 22:33:54 GMT

Yey!! congratulations Katie .. how exciting!

Wether it's in house training or not, it's experience and a foot in the door! Good luck with it

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Katie B — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:02:08 GMT

They said to come down and see the facilities and meet the staff. I 100% will be doing my VCA but will go and see what they are offering, also got interview for a dog warden position, also applied for PDSA VCA in Basildon so hope I get interview for that as they are willing to accept students. Been looking for two years, so finally things are looking up for me. Thanks for all advice, will definately go and see what they say.

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 28 May 2011 19:28:19 GMT

First of all congratulations on getting the invite

I used to work at a practice where we ran open evenings periodically and invited prospective trainees to come along and meet the staff and see the building. It was an opportunity for not only them to see us but also for us to see them and how they interacted with us and other prospective trainees. Although it was a very artificial atmosphere it usually gave us a pretty good idea of those to keep on file and those that we didnt feel would fit in.This was one way of us weeding down hopefuls as we were only able to employ 1 or maybe 2 at best.

Maybe you have been invited to something similar?

Do bear in mind that some practices keep applications/letters asking about positions on file for a very long time. Maybe you could call them and ask if they want you to bring anything with you? that may provide you with a few more clues as to what the invite is about if you dont feel you can ask them outright

If you can get a decent inhouse training I wouldnt discount it especially if it allows you to complete your ANA

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Celine — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:59:32 GMT

This sounds like (although it may not be!) something that some of the larger corporate groups do. They take on people and train them up the way they want to, to do a load of stuff, similar to student nurse training. HOWEVER as Nick says, it may not be the greatest way of doing things, this usually will not be a RCVS recognised qualification and in a secretly-filmed documentary a while back a certain group was exposed as allowing "trainee" nurses who were not receiving RCVS approved training to do things that they should not have been - they use the term "trainee" which people assume is equivalent to "student", but isn't. (P.S. Sorry everyone for bringing THAT up again!!!)

The experience you receive though would be very very beneficial to you if you do want to qualify formally and I am sure would help you to gain another position in the future. Don't be put off by anything we have said but please be careful, and aware that there are a number of things (ie taking blood) that a student nurse is allowed to do that a "trainee" is not (even if the practice says so!!) legally, and be careful to protect yourself in case of problems.

Of course this may not be the case at all, just wanted you to be aware of it. Go to the evening, ask loads of questions, it shows keeness and I am sure they'll talk you through the position fully. I would say please don't give up the ANA training though if you can at all help it.

Really good luck!! Let us know how it goes!

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:31:32 GMT

Yeah sounds like a job although not a fan of in house training. I don't think you can replace a formal qualification. Its good that you are enrolled to do ANA/VCA qual. Good luck

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Maisy — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:31:18 GMT

Probably best to contact them to clarify.

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Katie B — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:25:24 GMT

They are also a nurse training centre and RCVS accredited, so would that mean it would be a recognised qualification? Confused.

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Katie B — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:23:39 GMT

So you think it is for an actual job? Just don't want to turn up and have no clue why I am there! Thanks for help Nick, much appreciated!

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:17:54 GMT

I interpret this as on the job training. This would probably not involve any formal qualification. Although as you are due to start your ANA training maybe worth asking if they would be willing to support you through this and allow you one day a week for college.