vet2ian intro to advanced vet nursing
INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED VETERINARY NURSING
VET2IAN
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will consolidate the skills they have learnt in previous Veterinary Nursing Practice subjects, as well as being introduced to advanced veterinary nursing knowledge and skills. This introduction will help students to prepare for the advanced veterinary nursing skills which they will learn during third year. Students will become proficient in a range of progressively more complex and demanding veterinary nursing skill requirements. Veterinary nursing skills to be learnt and applied at an introductory advanced level include: emergency and critical care, surgical nursing and care for complex medical cases such as caring for the neurological patient and adopting a holistic animal nursing approach. Students will use an evidence-based and reflective approach to solve problems and to plan for best practice with all aspects of patient care. Through their work integrated learning placement, students will integrate their theoretical knowledge with practice, ensure their proficiency in basic veterinary nursing competencies, and gain introductory exposure to advanced veterinary nursing skills.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (SBVN) and have passed VET2VNB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | BSAVA manual of canine and feline advanced veterinary nursing, 2nd edn | Prescribed | Hotston Moore, A & Rudd, S (Eds) 2008 | British Small Animal Veterinary Association |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Integrate applied science knowledge with veterinary nursing practice to resolve complex veterinary nursing situations.
- Activities:
- During workshops, and in preparation for their oral presentation, student teams work together to develop evidence based care plans for complex cases. During this process, they are guided through discussion to consider how they are integrating their applied science knowledge as part of the problem solving process.
02. Critically evaluate and reflect on all aspects of patient care
- Activities:
- Using a real life case study with which they have been involved during placement, students critically evaluate and reflect on the care that the patient received.
03. Communicate accurately, professionally and with empathy with colleagues and clients
- Activities:
- During the final student objective structured clinical examinations students are tested at a station with role play scenarios with interacting with others in a workplace setting. To help the students to refine their abilities in this area and to prepare, they practice a range of role play scenarios in workshops and reflect upon these with their peers and tutors.
04. Design nursing care plans for complex cases
- Activities:
- Students work in teams to design a nursing care plan for a complex case.
05. Perform competently a range of day one veterinary nursing skills
- Activities:
- Students regularly practice in the veterinary nursing skills laboratories as part of their weekly workshops, a list of assessable veterinary nursing skills. Experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses offer them constructive feedback on their skill development.
06. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve using an evidence-based approach and critical reflection
- Activities:
- Students undertake a review of a patient's care, and problem solve whilst doing so, by identifying aspects of the care which were excellent and potential areas for improvement. They are required to use an evidence-based approach throughout this exercise, by referring to current peer reviewed literature.
Subject options
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Epping, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered as reading material, quizzes, video clips."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 5 min pre-workshop online quizzes (850 words equivalent) | 2% each Weeks 2 -12 | 20 | 01 |
| Review of Patient Care Scenario (1000 words) | Student to report on and critically evaluate the veterinary nursing patient care of a case study with which they have been involved during their placement. Individual task. | 20 | 02, 06 |
| 12 min Team oral presentation (400 words equivalent/student) | Students to design and present a nursing care plan for a case study in an advanced veterinary nursing area of interest or in an identified knowledge or experience gap area. Team of 4 students 3 minutes oral presentation/student | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 50 min Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) (2200 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement: Testing in simulation lab of a range of veterinary nursing skills, including interpersonal communication. Students to be assessed at 10 different clinical veterinary nursing 'stations'. To pass the assessment students must achieve a minimum of 50% in 8 out of 10 stations. Students will be automatically failed if they critically endanger themselves, their patients or others in any one of | 50 | 03, 05 |