Kirsty Clark's Groups Activities

Vetasept Chlorhex Spray alternative??

Calli D — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:50:57 GMT

Hello all - after some advice and/or what you use in practice for skin prep for sampling/Iv's etc.

Up until now we have been using Vetasept Chlorhex Spray as final application skin prep for sampling, iv's and surgical procedures but now it is no longer available. Searches for an alternative are proving fruitless and NVS say there is nothing and won't be.

What are people using?

Thank you

What theatre shoes?

Calli D — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:23:03 GMT

I know the question of footwear has been asked many times but the most recent post I can see is about 10yrs ago and times/footwear options have changed a bit. I used to have a pair of tofflen clogs but the soles fell off after too much washing during lockdown and keep falling off despite using footwear glue so its time to chuck them out and get a new pair.

I can't really afford to replace like for like so wondering what people find comfortable. My feet get hot in the rubber clog shoes so I end up kicking them off after a short while (definitely put back on when walking about prep and theatre but whilst I can stand or sit still for a bit then they are off). I still need shoes that are washable so it may be unavoidable but what are people wearing? Anything with arch support out there?

Is anyone struggling to administer Specific Intensive Support via tube?

Hayley Squires — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:06:35 GMT

We have a jaw # cat who has an O tube, we used to use the Royal Canin liquid in a bottle for our tube feeds however we're unable to get it anymore.

We are trying Specific Intensive Support however it seems to clog the O tube fairly regularly... It is being shaken before use and warmed before administering. It even clogs with extra water added.

Patient has a 10f O tube which had to be replaced yesterday for blockage.

RCVS increases RVN renewal fees by 4%

Arlo Guthrie — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:43:00 GMT

The RCVS has announced that RVN renewal fees will increase by 4%.

The 4% increase was approved by the Privy Council and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Dr Tshidi Gardiner, RCVS Treasurer, said: “As with last year, RCVS Council recognises that we are living in difficult economic times, and have tried to keep the fee increase to a minimum.

"However, it is important that we increase fees in line with inflation, as well as take into account additional related costs, to ensure we are fulfilling our regulatory remit to the best of our abilities and meet our strategic priorities.”

The veterinary nurse annual renewal period will begin in the autumn, from when the new fees will apply.

Infection Control/Hygiene Clinical Audit Ideas?

Kirsty Clark — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:57:09 GMT

Has anyone got any good ideas for a clinical audit for Infection control? Not handwashing, as that’s an audit underway currently.

What does everyone use for covering foam x-ray wedges?

Sophie Thomas — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:27:34 GMT

Hi everyone !

What does everyone use for covering foam x-ray wedges ? I’ve been just washing them after use but hate them being covered in hair. I’ve tried sticky back plastic but it makes lines on the radiographs .

Thanks in advance for the ideas :)
Sophie

Can you recommend CPD on endoscopy cleaning and maintenance

Cheryl Plimmer — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:05:34 GMT

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to write a new SOP for cleaning the endoscope and thought it would be beneficial to accompany that with CPD for our team on scope use and maintenance..

can anyone recommend any relevant webinars or resources on this subject aimed at nurses/students.

Many thanks ️

What does tips/ideas do people have for being sustainable in practice?

joanne newnham/rance — Wed, 01 May 2024 13:10:55 GMT

For example, do you currently recycle needle caps? Can this be done?

ECC CERTIFICATE

moo123 — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:16:26 GMT

Morning ,

Looking for some advice please ?

I'd like to do a ECC certificate
I know Vets Now do one and also Improve International (Ncert) .

Besides the price difference , what is your opinion ?

I'm feel a classroom based course would be better for me, but I'm also hearing fabulous things about the Vets Now Course so I'm undecided..

Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated

Many thanks

Vet Nurse

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:24:04 GMT