Unity Upgrade
A new version of our Unity classroom/chatroom has been released. We have added a review chat window that you can open and actually do a search for a term to find something that you want to review from earlier in the chat or class. We will be updating the FAQ’s on the Unity classroom to add information about these new features in the next couple of weeks.

Speaking of FAQ’s - we have made some major revisions to the message board area of the FAQ so you can find answers to your questions faster. Please see Message Boards Reads, Posts and Use and Who are the Moderators to view the updates on these documents!

Reminder: If you access VSPN from a clinic computer, you may want to try using our Beta site (http://BETA.vspn.org) as it has a logout feature. The easiest way to find BetaVSPN is by clicking on the Beta Banner at the top of Nanette’s column on VSPN’s main page.

Welcome

• Front Range Community College Veterinary Technology Program in Fort Collins, Colorado

1. Antibiotic use with dentals
2. Veterinary terminology text
3. Coffee drops in the eyes
4. Intracardiac euthanasia
5. Difficult goldfish
6. Coccidia outbreak
7. Standard of care
8. CBC for anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis
9. Ampyra use in dogs
10. Patient care coordinator
11. Oncology safety protocols
12. Reverse distributors
13. Stress of becoming a new administrator
14. Facebook ads
15. Tracking boarding patient belongings
16. Canine ingests ExLax
17. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
18. Foot swelling post catheter placement
19. Male urinary incontinence

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE:

• Just say 'no' to telephone solicitors
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• PVP, subsidiaries seek bankruptcy protection
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• Texas veterinarians mull reviving bid to examine AVMA’s role in global accreditation
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VSPN CE Course Catalog
See what's on our schedule!
LAST CHANCE TO ENROLL
Course opens soon!

• Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: F2010 VTNE Preparation Class

For more on how online CE works see the VSPN Participant's Resource Center

Note: All courses are submitted for approval for continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VSPN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 29, 2010; 9:30pm ET
Sunday Rounds: Returning to School Rounds for Educators and Teachers with Barb and Kim. All veterinary technology instructors are welcome to join!

Labor Day Weekend
Friday, September 3, 2010 – Monday, September 6, 2010
NO ROUNDS, CHATS, or CLASSES due to Holiday weekend

Fridays in September
Friday September 10, 2010; 9:00pm ET
Student Chat: Welcome back students! Charlotte will be here for the return of the student chat. Come to meet your fellow students.

Friday, September 10, 2010; 10pm ET
Friday Practice Management Chat: Julie will host Staff Reward and Recognition Ideas.

Sunday Rounds
Thursday, September 16, 2010; 8:30pm ET
How to Navigate VSPN: Julie will be at the helm to show you around VSPN

Web Site of the Week
An Owner's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Cats Infected with Tritrichomonas Foetus

Abstract of the Week
Comparison of two anesthetic protocols for feline blood donation.

Book Reviews

• AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians
• Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health (Review by VSPN’s Oreta Samples)

Recent Handouts/Rounds Highlights

• VIN/VSPN Rounds: Keeping Staff Learning Alive in an Economic Downturn
• Vaccine protocols and opinions rounds
• Morbidity and mortality

Available in the VIN Store:

• VSPN Notebook(R) version 3.0
• VT VSPN logo window slick decal - a great way to show off your dedication!
• VIN Store certificates (perfect for any student or colleague!)

And FREE to all VIN/VSPN member clinics:

• VSPN client brochure – trifold
• VIN client brochure – trifold
• VSPN insert to slip inside the VIN client brochure

"MyVSPN" is your ticket to update personal info. Click on the gold tab at the top left of the main screen of VSPN and keep your VSPN preferences current!

• VSPN is on Twitter: Log on to your Twitter page and search for @vspnorg to sign up!
• VSPN now has a Facebook Group page
• How to Navigate VSPN sessions are on the Chat calendar
• Wondering about how to utilize this website? Click FAQ!

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