pattiRVT

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1. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   Ya I've read some and know a few MD's who have issues with NP's. It's ridiculous. I'm just saying that the job, regardless of the species is the same. I know that nurse is a protected title, which is why we are veterinary technicians here as opposed...

2. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   I think you are for highlighting a sentence which I did not. And if you're sister is an actual educated and boarded veterinary technician, who's read the whole thread and understands the purpose of the initiative then I have no words.

3. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   Lots has changed since the 1980's. I volunteered in a veterinary hospital then, and the profession has changed so much in the last 25 years.

4. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   Oh well, it will come so whatever

5. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   I think in general, they are just smarter in ways.

6. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   You said "mere" first when referring to nurses, i was simply quoting you. It's unfortunate that you can't relate. I actually had an RN client today who's dog was getting blood work done for the first time, she was surprised that dogs had red blood...

7. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   The practice of medicine and nursing care is not exclusive to humans only. By your logic, maybe we shouldn't have veterinary cardiologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists etc. Our own title would have Veterinary in front of it so no one, including mer...

8. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

   pattiRVT replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

   Not really. Considering 80% of what I do is medical/surgical nursing. In addition, I also administer anesthesia and can perform minor surgical procedures. Also, I can also perform dental prophys. Plus I'm trained in clinical pathology and radiography...