Nicola Ackerman

Nicola Ackerman.Nicola Ackerman PGDip, RVN, CertSAN, CertVNECC, VTS(Nutrition), is senior medical nurse at The Veterinary Hospital Group in Plymouth. She has written many textbooks on veterinary nursing and regularly lectures at veterinary conferences.
Nicola has also been published in Vet Times and VN Times using the name Nicola Lakeman.

February 2021

Nicola Ackerman offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins

November 2020

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

19 mins

September 2020

Nicola Ackerman discusses the value of the VN’s role in offering preventive tooth health advice to owners of small animal patients.

18 mins

April 2020

Nicola Ackerman details symptoms of kidney dysfunction and how veterinary nurse clinics can help manage it.

33 mins

February 2020

Nicola Ackerman details the importance of – and steps involved in – RVNs conducting a nutritional assessment in practice.

19 mins

July 2018

Involvement of VNs in a consulting role is vital to the evolution of the veterinary nursing profession. Nicola Ackerman says more attention should be given to promoting clinics for senior pets.

15 mins

January 2018

Fact: you lot have more than the ability to lead consults and clinics – but what if you don’t quite believe that yet? RVN Nicola Ackerman is here to help…

23 mins

November 2016

Nicola Ackerman considers how probiotics and prebiotics aid gastrointestinal microorganisms, and the research being carried out.

17 mins

March 2016

Nicola Ackerman looks at an RVN’s microchipping role in light of new legislation coming into force.

20 mins

February 2016

In many weight loss programmes, the most difficult stage is once ideal/target bodyweight has been … more

14 mins

September 2015

Nicola Ackerman reviews general management advice that can be shared with owners of rabbits and small furries to help sustain pet well-being.

18 mins

July 2015

Exercise is an essential part of a weight loss programme in overweight and obese animals. … more

19 mins

May 2015

Dietary-induced skin problems include food intolerances; primary and secondary nutrient deficiencies and nutrient toxicities. A … more

18 mins

March 2015

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease, with stabilisation of blood glucose levels being affected by confounding … more

19 mins

July 2014

Nicola Ackerman BSc(Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, looks at various contributing factors to this urinary … more

30 mins

June 2014

Nicola Ackerman BSc(Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, A1, V1, looks at the varied ways the … more

21 mins

April 2014

Nicola Ackerman BSc (Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, A1, V1 explains the benefits of fibre … more

26 mins

February 2014

Nicola Ackerman BSc (Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, A1, V1, C-SQP, offers a brief overview … more

17 mins

January 2014

Nicola Ackerman BSc (Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertECC, A1, V1, C-SQP (Hons), MBVNA, offers advice on … more

14 mins

July 2013

Nicola Ackerman BSc(Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertECC ,A1 V1, C-SQP, discusses the importance of tailoring diets … more

27 mins

October 2009

Nicola Ackerman BSc(Hons), RVN, CertSAN, A1 focuses on the treatment and management of fears, phobias … more

17 mins