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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 education

Kristina 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 206

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