BI2U003 - Placement for Veterinary Nurses 2 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2U003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Placement for Veterinary Nurses 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Stundon | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Perry, Katie Davies, Theona Aristidou, Rhian Jones, Paul Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 80 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the Student Veterinary Nurse to attain competency across all of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Competences and Skills, in order to function with proficiency and confidence during a Clinical Placement setting in a small animal veterinary training practice.
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all domains of veterinary nursing practice and includes:
Demonstrating awareness of animal welfare and maintaining a safe and sustainable environment.
Managing a healthy approach to work and demonstrating a fitness to practice to include developing an understanding of sustainability of the veterinary team.
Upholding the principles set out by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.
Practice-based learning and becoming a reflective practitioner, to include an understanding of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and the Clinical Audit and the importance of One Health.
Application of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for patient-centred care.
Working effectively with Clinical Supervisors, assessors and other veterinary professionals.
Communicating professionally with clients and other relevant authorities.
Completion of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Day One Skills and Day One Competences with reflective practice embedded throughout..
Preparation towards the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).
Preparation towards professional registration with the RCVS as a veterinary nurse.
This module includes 1500 hours of experience in a small animal training veterinary practice.
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: 1-37.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.12, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.16, 5.1-5.9, 6.1-6.6, 7.1-7.3, 8.1-8.5, 9.1-9.12, 10.1-10.6.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 180 |
| Work based learning | 1500 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 1800 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competence across assigned RCVS Day One Skills and adopt reflective practice. |
| LO2 | Manage own professional practice duering the Clinical Placement whilst upholding the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate safe and professional behaviour during the Clinical Placement. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | Completion of the Nursing Progress Log and 1500 hours in a Clinical Placement | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |