still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

Re: still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

NJ_VN — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:54:51 GMT

Remember that the summer holiday placement is just like being in full time work, so not really much difference. A girl on my degree course only does a 4 day week,by working 9hr days, so she gets the required amount of hours and weeks,but gets a 3 day weekend. If you speak to your placement about it they may offer you a similar deal :) You also get a 2 week holiday. The degree is really hard work and requires a ton of dedication,but its so so worth it, i love it :)

Re: still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

Katie Mansfield — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:04:06 GMT

I actually think giving up a little time with the kids will benefit them.

In my situation I left nursing to have my 1st son and since I've had 4 more I've been out of veterinary practice now for fifteen years. I've missed it terribly and am so glad to be getting back in.

I didn't want to end up resenting the fact that having a family took me away from a career I loved, and by going back to uni and finally qualifying I have the best of both.

K x

Re: still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

Susan Jackson — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:58:46 GMT

I know the placement was over the summer hols but if you qualify and work as a VN even part time you're going to have to give up time you would normally have with you're children. The hours will also most likely be shift work. Not putting you off but I would be sure of what you want cos it's not an easy qualification to gain. There's shed loads of studying whilst you're trying to qualify and the job is demanding.

Re: still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

Katie Mansfield — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:01:51 GMT

Don't let your age put you off - or the fact that you have kids. I'm 40, have 5 and am starting the degree in September. Same boat as you - left nursing before I qualified cos I was expecting no1 son. You'll be fine

K x

Re: still not sure what to do - re degree in vet nursing

Rachael_24 — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:27:30 GMT

It depends on how passionate you are about Veterinary Nursing. If you want to work as a Qualified VN then you need to train whether that be by the degree route or Level 3 Diploma route.

On the other hand, you could work as a nursing assistant without having any official qualifications. That would allow you to work in practice but would obviously limit your repsonibilities.

No one can make this decision for you but if you truely feel that vet nursing is your passion (which you say it is) then go for it. Remember though that degrees are expensive so don't go into it unless you are fully committed!