BI2S108 - Principles of Veterinary Nursing 2 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Veterinary Nursing 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Cassie Maggs | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Perry, Theona Aristidou, Rhiannon Stundon, Paul Jones, Katie Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100532 - veterinary nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to produce student veterinary nurses who are proficient in nursing patients undergoing investigation and treatment for a range of medical conditions.
Students will use nursing models, care plans and other methodologies to investigate best nursing practice, informed by the current veterinary nursing evidence base (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles, RCVS Knowledge Summaries).
This module investigates exemplary client and patient care, giving the students the necessary tools to apply these theories to their own refelctive practice.
Content Summary
The content of this module is designed to equip the student with the confidence to assess and plan nursing interventions and ensure best patient outcomes, and includes:
Analysis of evidence based nursing interventions for medical cases taking into account the influence of environmental, physical and psychological factors: evidence-based care planning; effective wound management techniques, to include: Accurate assessment, Taking swabs, Irrigation, Selection and application of dressings and retentive bandages, Manage intravenous catheters; Manage bowel function, to include: Administration of aperients, Enemata; Demonstrate physiotherapy techniques, to include: Thoracic coupage, Passive limb exercises, Active exercise.
Investigation of the pathophysiology of a range of commonly encountered medical conditions for canine, feline and exotic patients: Circulatory disorders, Respiratory disorders, Urinary tract disorders, Endocrine disorders, Neurological disorders, Alimentary tract disorders, Reproductive tract disorders, Muscular-skeletal disorders, Disorders of the sense organs; degenerative, infective and neoplastic conditions
Analyse consultation techniques to provide effective admission and discharge from the hospital: Consultation techniques: role and remit of the veterinary nurse in the nursing consultation, facilitate effective home care, client compliance, client education; consider condition of the patient and home circumstances, effective communication with clients to include oral and written guidance, teaching of practical techniques and administration of medication; effective consultation techniques to include: History taking, Examination, Knowing when to refer to the Veterinary Surgeon, Administration of treatments, Communication and Record-keeping.
Further development of reflective nursing practice and of the understanding of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and the Clinical Audit in relation to veterinary nursing practice.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1, 4-19, 24, 28, 34-35.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.5, 2.7, 2.9-2.12, 3.2-3.5, 4.1-4.14, 8.4.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 50 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 15 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 15 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 15 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse Evidence Based Nursing Interventions for Medical Cases. |
| LO2 | Analyse consultation techniques to provide effective nursing clinics and admission and discharge from the hospital. |
| LO3 | Investigate the pathophysiology and nursing requirements for a range of commonly encountered medical conditions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Effective Nursing Consultations | 10 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Evidence Based Nursing Interventions for Medical Cases (35 MCQs & 5 SAQs) | 60 | N/A | 35 | No | 0 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Care Plan 1 | Devise care plans (or equivalent) for two specific cases (range of companion species) | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Care Plan 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |