The Confident Vet Nurse

"This course has helped me so much, not only professionally but personally as well. I would recommend this course to anyone who has confidence issues or self doubts about themselves."

The Confident Vet Nurse Delegate

Would you like to:

• Have more faith in your own abilities and judgements?
• Be able to speak up more assertively in situations you find challenging?
• Feel good about yourself and your strengths?

Do you always put others first or find yourself saying “yes” when you really mean “no”, or maybe you’re constantly doubting or second-guessing yourself, thinking that someone else could do better or your suggestions are not worth putting forward? Perhaps you find certain members of the team or types of clients intimidating, or shy away from difficult conversations?

Working in the veterinary industry can be intense. Whether it's coping with a challenging case load, handling a high-pressure environment or working with different personalities, all can chip away at our confidence.

The good news is that confidence is something we can all develop - with the right strategies you can learn overcome self-doubt, ignore your inner critic and feel more confident to speak up and put yourself forward.

Course overview

This course will give you the tools to feel more relaxed and in control, whatever situation you might find yourself in and whoever you may encounter. We feel passionate about helping you to develop your confidence, so we've created this online modular programme to help you get the best from yourself, unlock your full potential and thrive in your career as a veterinary nurse.

This course will cover the following topics, which can be accessed through our online learning platform and all exercises will be provided in an accompanying workbook:

Key Learning Objectives

This course will help you to:

• Define the different elements of confidence and recognise how they show up in yourself and others
• Learn practical tools to improve your confidence that are applicable to different situations
• Identify your strengths and recognise how you can use them more effectively
• Create and work towards a confidence goal, enabling you to take positive steps forward and see your progress
• Recognise how communication styles affect your confidence and choose how you want to respond
• Gain the tools to instill confidence in others, helping you to get the outcomes you want
• Identify the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back, and start to challenge and change them
• Use proactive reframing and positive affirmations to feel happier and more in control
• Learn how to use nutrition and movement to increase both your self-confidence and your wellbeing

Who is the course for?

The course is suitable for any Veterinary Nurse or Head Veterinary Nurse who would like to overcome self-doubt, improve confidence and feel more in control to help get the best from yourself, unlock your full potential and thrive in your career as a veterinary nurse.

Further information

This online programme awards 20 hours CPD and you have 12 months from the date of access to complete the course.

Once you have purchased this course, you will be sent your course login details during office hours; 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

This course complements The Veterinary Nurse Leadership Programme and Thriving at Work.