Kristina Naden - New Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Q & A

Veterinary Voices

Send us a text

Ever wondered how the New Zealand veterinary nursing curriculum is evolving to better prepare future professionals?
Kristina Naden, RVN, BVN, NZCATT, MRurSci student - Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Otago Polytechnic - gives an exclusive preview of the upcoming Diploma in Veterinary Nursing launching in New Zealand in February 2025.
Kristina chats about how this new qualification is a game-changing revamp for New Zealand veterinary nursing professionals.
Get ready to explore Kristina's passion for continuous learning and her in-depth research on the health and disease status of dogs in Tonga, along with her commitment to advancing veterinary education
Kristina shines a light on the (very!) significant updates to the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, supported by a strong community of practice under Te Pūkenga.
In this episode Kristina chats with Julie about:

• veterinary nursing as a second career for her (at 03:39);
• why she chose veterinary nursing vs veterinarian studies (05:51);
• what her transition from clinical practice into teaching was like (10:11);
• some of the changes she's seen in the veterinary nursing curriculum in her time (13:24);
• what the new Dip VN looks like and how it will integrate into NZs veterinary clinics (18:07).

Part 2 - episode 206

VetStaff
leading veterinary sector recruitment in New Zealand | veterinarians | locums | nurses
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?
If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.
The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

Chapters

1. Kristina Naden - New Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Q & A (00:00:00)

2. Why veterinary nursing as a second career choice for you? (00:03:39)

3. Why did you choose Veterinary Nursing vs Veterinarian as a study option? (00:05:51)

4. What was the transition like from clinical practice to teaching? (00:10:11)

5. Tell me about the new Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (00:18:07)