During the course of her PhD research, Jane Davidson stumbles upon the real reason there are so many near-identical surgical instruments available to confuse OSCE candidates.
In her final post of 2021, Jane delves into the subject of social policy and, specifically, asks whether RCVS committee members should be in tune with the issues of risk and trust as models of health care systems.
In her 2021 Christmas message, as another strange year draws to a close Jane Davidson highlights the importance of avoiding “toxic positivity” online and using your social media to nurture mental health.
Jane RVN finds herself wondering at the similarities between the quirks and foibles exhibited by her beloved greyhound Joey and those of her friends’ equine companions.
Forget cultivating that moustache or dousing yourself with a bucket of iced water; instead, take on Jane RVN’s “Be Kind” winter challenge and look after yourself this Christmas.
Having recently recognised some confusion around the subject, Jane Davidson offers a refresher on the Code of Professional Conduct regarding RVNs, laypeople and anaesthesia in small animals.
Aware of the furore surrounding the recent BVA campaign, Jane Davidson describes her own past experiences and how, if used in an intentionally negative way, an emoji is never “just” an emoji.
After surviving numerous encounters with high-maintenance Pekingese, Jane Davidson now relays the perils of owning a hound – especially during cobnut season.
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” goes the well-known proverb used to encourage optimism in the face of adversity. Unfortunately for Jane RVN, there are no lemons in sight…
Jane Davidson describes how she found herself turning to a previously ignored form of exercise after being forced to abandon her beloved gym sessions for health reasons.
The sight of a dog running along the beach and splashing excitedly into the sea is a wondrous thing to behold, but it’s not without its hazards, as Jane Davidson explains.
Jane Davidson shares a story of determination triumphing over adversity and how the ability to understand something as essential as arithmetic doesn't come naturally to everyone.
Jane Davidson talks to fellow RVN-turned-PhD student Fraje Watson about her route from vet nurse to scholar, her future plans, and a handful of helpful hints and tips on how to apply for a PhD yourself.
Jane Davidson comes to the defence of animal welfare charities, whose levels of veterinary care can easily match, if not surpass, those of private practice, despite allegations to the contrary.
When is the best possible option not the best possible option? When it doesn't take into consideration the input of the client or the true needs of the patient, claims Jane Davidson.
As a former Pekingese owner, Jane Davidson uses her experience of moving to a greyhound in an effort to compare and contrast the different cost implications of owning large and small dogs.
Many pet owners are eschewing the convenience of ready-made diets in order to take on more responsibility when it comes to nutritional choices for their pets. This can be a problem, warns @JaneRVN.
Jane Davidson focuses on animal welfare via her Netflix account, and wonders if a film about stress and behavioural issues in dogs and cats could become a worldwide smash.
Having taken part in VN Times’ latest VN Happy Hour, Jane Davidson expands on how her nursing skills are helping her today – both with her studies and ahead of becoming a COVID-19 vaccinator.
March sees Jane delve into the world of communication – and she begins by considering the names given in the medical world and what they mean in a wider forum.
An interaction with a fellow dog walker while out with her dog Gerry (wearing his lavendar coat and floral collar) has given Jane Davidson pause for thought on ideas around gender in society.
Jane Davidson explains why she's begun to make changes to the way she treats the contents of her inbox, and shares why she has taken inspiration from the past to shape her future communications.
