This Spring issue offers a reset and reminds us that anything is possible—even a perfect blood smear! The post Fresh Perspectives and Skills appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Changes include the renewal schedule, nonmedical CE limitations, and recognized approving bodies. The post Elevating the Profession Through License Renewal Requirements for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Special safety measures should be implemented for pregnant workers, such as wearing a fetal dosimetry badge during radiation exposure, not handling drugs that are known to pose a specific danger to the reproduction process, and following anesthesia best practices that reduce the amount of WAGs. The post Pregnancy in the Veterinary Clinic: Understanding Risks and Safety Best Practices appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Oncologists and researchers are now considering a novel therapy for feline GI lymphoma, whole-abdomen radiation therapy, which has yielded promising results. The post A Novel Treatment for Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Radiation Therapy appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive. The post Manual Blood Smear Preparation and Review appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Veterinary nurses in the Northeast should be on the lookout for ticks, Giardia, roundworms, fleas, and heartworms. The post Top Parasitology Concerns in the Northeastern United States appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Epinephrine nebulization is typically known as an adjunctive therapy and is used alongside oxygen therapy and corticosteroids in the immediate postoperative period. The post Epinephrine Nebulization in the Postanesthetic Care of a Canine Patient With Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

Although weight loss should be a simple process of calorie restriction and increased movement, veterinary nurses and clients remain concerned about conversations regarding pet weight loss. The post Tips for Overcoming Patient Weight-Loss Communication Blues appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

The challenges that accompany caring for infectious patients in isolation wards involve safety preparation, communication, and cleaning. The post Nursing in Isolation: Caring for Infectious Patients appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more

With practice, a full set of diagnostic radiographs can be obtained quickly and efficiently in every patient. The post Veterinary Dental Radiography in Practice appeared first on Today's Veterinary Nurse ..read more