Kristina Naden - New Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Q & A

Ever wondered how the New Zealand veterinary nursing curriculum is evolving to better prepare future professionals?  Kristina Naden, RVN, BVN, NZCATT, MRurSci student - Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Otago Polytechnic - gives an exclusive preview of the upcoming Diploma in Veterinary Nursing launching in New Zealand in February 2025.  Kristina chats about how this new qualification is a game-changing revamp for New Zealand veterinary nursing professionals.   Get ready to explore Kristina's passion for continuous learning and her in-depth research on the health and disease status of dogs in Tonga, along with her commitment to advancing veterinary educationKristina shines a light on the (very!) significant updates to the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, supported by a strong community of practice under Te Pūkenga. In this episode Kristina chats with Julie about:veterinary nursing as a second career for her (at 03:39);why she chose veterinary nursing vs veterinarian studies (05:51);what her transition from clinical practice into teaching was like (10:11);some of the changes she's seen in the veterinary nursing curriculum in her time (13:24);what the new Dip VN looks like and how it will integrate into NZs veterinary clinics (18:07).Part 2 - episode 206VetStaffleading veterinary sector recruitment in New Zealand | veterinarians | locums | nursesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Could Your Kind of People recognise Their Kind of Clinic?A job ad may catch a vet’s or nurse’s eye. But it’s their own due diligence that determines whether they apply—or keep in touch.Culture Story Centres turn real experiences from inside your team into credible, discoverable recruitment evidence, giving vets and nurses meaningful reasons to choose your clinic.Explore Culture Story Centres for veterinary clinics