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maylane — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:22:37 GMT

You will be fine, As you say you have experience so what you will find when learning the theory at college is that everything fits into place, you will be able to see why we do what we do and piece everything together - makes the job so much more interesting when you get to learn about what you love! Both my teenage sons are severely dyslexic, you will find great help & support from the british dyslexia association. Good luck :)

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BTCC Fan RVN — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 16:13:07 GMT

Thank you all so much. I start my training in September at Myerscough!!! Can not wait All you messages have put me at ease x

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Amy-Marie O'Sullivan — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:27:52 GMT

You are coming in from a great angle having so much experience behind you already!

I moved down south with only 4 weeks experience behind me to start my degree and my new placement, I felt I was at a hugh disadvantage to the other students who all seemed to know what they were talking about. It took me a year or so to build up my confidence and eventually relax into my job. You will be the one answering all the questions and be able to discuss cases you have seen at your practice which will be a great way of developing your theory. Don't worry, it is only natural to feel so nervous but you already know you can do the job and your college should support you with any difficulties that may or may not arise due to your dyslexia ( one of the boys on my degree is dyslexic and has just managed to secure a 1st in his Hons!)

Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your training

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Katemate1 — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:02:05 GMT

I'm sure you'll be fine. You have a lot of experience so this will help with your studying as you will link theory to practical.

I was really nervous when I started college because I have also wanted to be a veterinary nurse for a very long time, but I have always struggled academically. However I think the fact that I have wanted this for so long spurred me on as I was so determined not to fail my exams. I have just posted some revision help in this forum 'revision timetable' so see further advise on there. Also, when it comes to revision, try to use as many visual or practical things as possible. I'm dyslexic and find I learn better visually and practically then I do from just reading or writing something.

Hope this helps!

Kate x

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Nick Shackleton — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:49 GMT

I've just completed a foundation degree ( unrelated to veterinary nursing). We had several people on our course that were dyslexic and they were given extra help and support by uni. Like others have said try not to let it label you. Just take your time. I had only been in practice a few months before starting the VCA ( pre-VN) back in my day. So with you been in practice for four years you should hopefully have little problems. Hopefully learning the theory will give you the underpinning knowledge of why you do certain tasks in a certain way. You have the practical skills already, which many won't have. Good luck and all the best

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bongo — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:13:14 GMT

A good clinical coach will be able to help you through with your dyslexia so dont worry about that one bit. Its normal to feel nervous but once you have started you will just fall into a good routine with your learning and just think about when you qualify, its the best feeling ever!

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Craig McDonald — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:57:06 GMT

Don't think about your dyslexia and think it will hold you back I'm dyslexic and so is another nurse I work with she has just finished apprenticeship route and I'm about to graduate this year (fingers crossed) doing degree route. With any new job your be nervous don't think they will be expecting you to know things because they will teach you. Don't be scared to ask to be shown things again or go over additional things. I know I had almost everyone in the practice show me intramuscular injections before I started doing them then still got people to check where I was going - if in doubt ask then you will never go wrong. Everyone expects you to ask and where I have worked everyone would be happy to go over things several times until your 100% happy. Hope that puts your mind at rest and good luck! (Sorry for the essay!)

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BTCC Fan RVN — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:18:23 GMT

Thank you for your reply I know this practice will definatly help me become a good nurse. I should have confidence in myself and I will try harder to do that. I think I'm more scared of failing and letting everyone, as well as myself, down.

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Kelly Eyre — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:02:59 GMT

I'm nearing the end of my first year in training, and I am really enjoying it. I was nervous at first, but just had to say to myself "If I don't have confidence, I'll never succeed". I think believing in yourself is the first step. The college I train at accommodates for every persons needs individually and I'm sure any other will do the same. The practice I work at is keen to teach me and see me qualify as a good nurse at the end of it. As long as you have confidence, and people around you willing you to succeed, you'll do great. That's what I believe in anyway :-)