Cheryl Plimmer's Groups Activities

Should we calibrate / service a multi-parameter machine that has not been used for ages?

jo wynn — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:35:09 GMT

We have a multi-parameter machine that has not been used for ages.

Would people suggest a service/ calibration?

Who do people use?

Thanks

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 ️

Diary management; Does anyone use a point system for booking of ops?

Bantambec — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:59:30 GMT

We have a vets at different skill sets, some are quick and experienced surgeons, others need time and practice for routine procedures.

I was thinking of implementing a scoring system; maybe a bitch spay is allocated 6, dog castrate 2, cat cast 1, cat spay 3, etc.

i.e. a slower vet needing more time would have a daily allowance of 15points, made up of the points allocated to each procedure.

Has anyone done this before and how has it worked for you?

Does anyone ave other protocols in place - good or bad- that has helped or ruled out.

We use Merlin PMS - am I missing vital features that may also be of any assistance?

How do you store your orthopaedic kit?

Kerrie Oakley — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:33:08 GMT

Hi all,

I am looking at storage for Orthoapedic kits as our department grows.

I have used organised filing systems at previous clinics but I am interested to see what others have!

Is anyone willing to send me pictures of your kit storage / kit rooms?!

Are you using a filing system within drawers?

Are you using designated cupboards with boxes for kits etc?

Any feedback gratefully recieved!

Thanks in advance!

Should I do the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing or the NCert?

Emma84 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:21:17 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am looking at possibly doing a nursing certificate in the next year or so and am researching which route to take.

I wondered if anyone knew the difference or pros and cons over studying for the Advanced certificate in Vet nursing in which you choose a specialist area (Dentistry, surgical nursing, coaching & mentoring or anaesthesia & analgesia) over choosing in an NCert in one of those subject areas? Is it just that the Advanced certificate is post graduate and the NCert is under graduate? Or is there more to it than that?

Any info is greatly recieved

Emma

Do your vets support the use of surgical check lists?

Alasdair Hotston Moore — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:56:24 GMT

Do you use surgical check lists at work (e.g. verify patient ID, swab count before and after surgery etc)?

If so, did you have vet resistance to them and how did you overcome it?

How would you justify investing in a Multiparameter?

bexxy123 — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:25:06 GMT

Hello,

A little of the branch practices I work in is asking for a mtiparameter. I have been tasked with putting forward the justifications for this. I can think of so many for the team and the benefit of the patient etc, however the leaders are looking for financial justifications, of which I have so far come up with - blood pressure is quicker costing less in time, but otherwise I'm not quite sure what to put.

Has aanyone got any ideas please?

How do you prepare and administer omeprazole vials?

Mafy ccr — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:57:38 GMT

Hi all

how do you guys preparing and administrating omeprazole 40mg/ml vials? im trying to make a SOP for it and would like to hear your imput on this one

thank you

Vet Nurse

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:54:54 GMT