"The medical academy provides the most comprehensive and up to date CPD I have found in internal medicine for nurses"
You became a veterinary nurse because you wanted to give great care.
And now you want to take that even further... continually learning, developing and applying your new skills, discussing your cases with the vets (rather than just being directed by them) and feeling like your time, skills and expertise are acknowledged.
But right now, you feel like you could be doing more...
- Perhaps you're feeling like you're not able to treat your patients as effectively as you'd like to.
- Maybe you feel overlooked, or like you're not listened to when nursing your medical cases - or that you lack the confidence to advocate for your medical patients.
- Or maybe you'd love to do more with your medical patients, but you just don't have enough time to dedicate to each of them.
I know, because I've been there, too.
That's why I wanted to create a community where nurses could support and empower each other whilst learning about medical patients.
It's time to be the amazing, confident nurse you know you are.
To plan and give the full care that your medical patients deserve, and to feel confident doing this - even in a busy ward with a never-ending 'to-do' list!
To learn new skills, advocate for your patients, and to show your team, clients and patients just what you're capable of.
Introducing The Medical Nursing Academy!
A community of veterinary nurses, technicians and students who want to:
- Work with their vet team to provide the best care they can for their patients
- To advocate for their patients and feel confident implementing the right nursing considerations for each patient
- Feel more confident in their day-to-day nursing skills
- Develop new clinical skills, and apply these to their medical patients
- Be part of a team who bounce ideas off of each other to learn more, support each other and recognise the vital role nurses play in medical care.
"I find it really helpful as I’ve been able to post into the community for advice on cases I’m working on at my own work, and I like reading about other people’s experiences in referral hospitals as I don’t see as much in first opinion general practice."
The Medical Nursing Academy is for you if...
💚 You worry you don't know enough about all of the different diseases you see in practice - and how they affect your patients - to make decisions on their nursing care
💚 You'd love to learn what different blood test results mean, and how to interpret X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans to learn how you can apply these to your nursing care... but you don't get to, because it's 'not a nurse's job'
💚 You'd like to have more input on nursing decisions for your medical patients... from admit to hospitalisation, and beyond
💚 You feel like confidence, impostor syndrome and self-doubt get in the way of you giving the medical care you want to.
What's the investment?
Choose from monthly or annual payment options.
Are you an enrolled student? Grab a discounted membership from just £22/month (proof of enrolment will be required after purchase).
"I absolutely love this academy.
It's full of so many useful resources.
The fact that you can discuss cases on the forum and help and support each other makes me feel so supported, part of something good.
I can honestly say that since being a member I feel more confident and believe in myself a little bit more!
I can do this and I can do it well!!!"
- Sarah, RVN
Meet your mentor
Hi, I'm Laura.
I’m on a mission to help veterinary nurses learn more about medical diseases, develop new skills, and provide the best care they can for their patients.
I know what it's like to feel stuck in your career - before I fell in love with medicine, I was in a management role and felt like I'd got everything I could from the profession.
By accident, I ended up becoming an internal medicine nurse, and it was the best thing that happened to my career!
It showed me just how much potential these patients give us - there is so much we can do to support them, and develop our skills, too!
Got questions? Let's get them answered.
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What is the medical nursing academy?
In short, the academy is your one-stop-shop for medical nursing CPD.
If you want to really understand complex medical conditions and diseases without the overwhelm or confusion, and know exactly what to focus on when nursing these patients, you'll find it inside.
Through our structured theory sessions (delivered simply, in a way that clicks and stays in your brain), interactive workshops, webinars, and Q&A calls, you'll get everything you need to give better care, and develop your practical skills whilst you do it.
Plus, with the member's community, you'll never feel like you're doing it alone - there will be a team of people on the other end of your screen supporting you. -
How do I know if the academy is right for me?
The academy is for you if you want to:
💚 Be part of a positive community of people who encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, develop your skills, become more knowledgeable, advocate for your patients and give the best care,
💚 Have a group of people to bounce ideas off of and go over cases with,
💚 Continue learning about different diseases and applying this knowledge to your patients,
💚 Formulate nursing plans for different conditions, and plan and prepare for possible complications with their condition. -
How much CPD does the academy provide?
The academy provides an average of 41 hours of CPD per year split across 90-120-minute workshops, 45-60-minute webinars, 60-minute case discussion/Q&A calls and 60-minute book club calls.
On top of this, you get access to the discussion forum and recordings of all the workshops in the VIMN library! -
How often are the training sessions?
We have three live calls a month: one book club call, one Q&A call, and either a workshop or webinar.
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Is the academy RACE approved?
Yes! The academy is RACE approved via the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, meaning the CE can be used for VTS applications/recertification and in licensing for veterinary technicians. The number of RACE-approved hours is continually growing as our library expands!
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What if I can't make the live workshops or calls?
Don't you worry. All the sessions will be recorded and available for you to watch, in the academy portal, at a time that suits you.
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I'm worried I won't have time to complete it all. Does that matter?
In short - no! I know how busy we all are juggling clinical life, CPD, and our own lives too.
The calls are turned into an on-demand CPD library that you can dip in and out of whenever you like - focusing on the things that you want to learn about.
Even the Q&A call recordings are timestamped, so if you want to skip to a specific topic or question, you can do that too!
It's all about how you learn best - so feel free to skip to the bits of the academy that will help you the most! -
How do the Q&A calls work? Can I get my question answered if I can't make the live call?
You absolutely can!
The Q&A calls are our opportunity to work through everything we've discussed in the workshops and webinars, chat about cases you're seeing in practice, help you with exams and assignments, or anything else you want to learn more about!
You will have lots of opportunities to submit your questions in advance of the call, so if you can't make it live, you'll still get your questions answered!
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Do I need a copy of the textbook for book club calls?
No - but if you have one, feel free to follow along with me!
It's not a necessity, though, as I'll summarise each chapter of the book for you.
All you need to bring with you to the calls is your brain, a cuppa, and a snack!
For a while I struggled to find my "thing" in veterinary...
but after finding Laura’s instagram I quickly realised that medical nursing was the path for me and the academy really couldn’t have come at a better time!
Since officially starting my clinics in February of this year, so far I have 2 patients fully stabilised, 1 close to stable and an amazing new diabetic patient.
I’ve also placed 3 libre 2 sensors which is a first for my practice, something I’m extremely proud of.
I truly do not think I’d be where I am in my career and have the job satisfaction that I do had it not been for the medical nursing academy.
The support from other members has been so encouraging and I love being able to share and hear from other members and their experiences.
Because of the academy, I’ve witnessed myself achieve so many things that I didn’t think would be possible and I’ve gained confidence in my ability to nurse a range of different medical conditions.
Catriona, RVN
Want a Sneak Peek?
Here's what's waiting for you inside!
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Welcome to the Medical Nursing Academy!
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Zoom Link for Live Calls
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Your Course Discount Code
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February 2023: Pituitary Disorders
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Pituitary Disorders Quiz
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March 2023: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
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Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Quiz
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April 2023: Adrenal Disorders
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Adrenal Disorders Quiz
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May 2023: The Pancreas and Feline Diabetes Mellitus
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The Pancreas and Feline Diabetes Quiz
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June 2023: Canine Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Canine Diabetes and DKA Quiz
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July 2023: Endocrine Pancreatic Tumours
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Insulinoma and Glucagonoma Quiz
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August 2023: An Introduction to Haematology
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Introduction to Haematology Quiz
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September 2023: Red Blood Cell Disorders
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RBC Disorders Quiz
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October 2023: Platelet and Thrombotic Disorders
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Platelet Disorders Quiz
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November 2023: Coagulation Disorders (and VCM recap)
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Coagulation Disorders Quiz
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December 2023: Transfusion Medicine
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Transfusion Medicine Quiz
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January 2024: Introduction to GI Disease
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GI Disease Quiz
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February 2024: GI Diagnostics
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GI Diagnostics Quiz
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March 2024: Oesophageal Disease
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Oesophageal Diseases Quiz
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April 2024: Gastric Disease
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Gastric Diseases Quiz
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Endocrine Nursing Workshop
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Endocrine Workshop Quiz
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Haematology Nursing Workshop
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Haematology Workshop Quiz
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Debunking Blood Gases
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Blood Gas Workshop Quiz
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Biochemistry 101
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Biochemistry Workshop Quiz
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A Tangle Of Tubes - Managing Tubes, Lines and Indwelling Devices
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Managing Tubes, Lines and Indwelling Devices Quiz
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Impostor Syndrome: Bonus guest workshop with Katie Ford
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Making Maths Easy: Complication Free Calculations
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Calculations Quiz
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Renal Nursing Workshop
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Renal Workshop Quiz
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Respiratory Nursing Workshop
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Respiratory Nursing Quiz
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Gastrointestinal Nursing Workshop
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Gastrointestinal Nursing Quiz
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Hepatic Nursing Workshop
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Hepatic Nursing Quiz
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Nursing the Cancer Patient Workshop
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Cancer Nursing Quiz
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Nursing the Chest Drain Patient
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Chest Drain Nursing Quiz
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Nursing the Hepatic Lipidosis Cat
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Hepatic Lipidosis Quiz
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Name That Arrhythmia! ECGs Explained
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ECGs Explained Quiz
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Go With The Flow: Fluid Therapy For Nurses and Technicians
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Fluid Therapy Quiz
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Nutritional Considerations for Medical Patients
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Medical Nutrition Quiz
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Using Continuous Glucose Monitors in Practice
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Quiz
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How do these work?
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Audio Recording Library
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Your CPD Certificate
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Q&A Question Bank
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March 2023: Q&A call
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May 2023: Q&A call
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July 2023: Q&A call
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August 2023: Q&A call
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September 2023: Q&A call
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October 2023: Q&A call
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November 2023: Q&A call
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December 2023: Q&A call
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January 2024: Q&A call
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February 2024: Q&A call
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March 2024: Q&A call
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About this course
- £35.00 / month
- 96 lessons
- 58.5 hours of video content
I absolutely love this academy!
I love checking in and attending live calls when I can.
It’s so nice to have a group of kind, caring and truly passionate nurses and techs!
Sarah, RVN and Academy Member
“A big thank you for being here for us, for all the amazing work you do for us and for giving us such a nice and safe space to feel welcome to get together.”
Suzanne, Paraveterinarian and Academy Member