VNUR20320 Veterinary Surgical Nursing

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module deals with management & "best practice" techniques relating to the operating room environment and the surgical team in veterinary practice. It also provides an introduction to veterinary surgical instrumentation and veterinary surgical nursing in particular preparing for surgery, intra-operative assistance and monitoring the post-operative recovery. The student will also explore conditions amenable to surgery, in addition to dentistry, and specific nursing care considerations for pre- and postoperative patients with a focus on small animal and equine patients. Attendance at practical classes and tutorials is compulsory as they are essential in order to fulfil the learning outcomes of this module. Insufficient attendance at learning activities such as practicals and tutorials will result in students being required to attend an oral examination to demonstrate competence in topics covered in practicals & tutorials.
Restrictions and consequences due to Covid 19 means that module delivery and planned practical activities will vary over the semester.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
-Apply the principles of aseptic techniques
-Identify surgical instruments & explain their correct handling and maintenance;
-Identify, sterilise and maintain surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.
-Apply the principles of perioperative nursing care.
-Apply principles of nursing assistance during surgical procedures
-Discuss nursing considerations for common surgical conditions affecting small animals and equine;
-Discuss common dental conditions and apply the principles of periodontal therapy

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

47
Tutorial

5
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

214
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and tutorials.
Interactive practical skills development sessions in clinical skills centre (CSC).
Self directed CSC sessions.
Self directed online resources to support knowledge and skills development - literature, videos and other online links.
Restrictions and consequences due to Covid 19 means that module delivery and planned practical activities will vary over the semester. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

A knowledge of principles of veterinary nursing.

Learning Exclusions:

Students cannot be awarded credit for this module if they
have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher,
further or secondary education.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
VNUR10280 - Principles of Vet Nursing


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Online MCQ Exam Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25
Assignment: Written Assignments Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

75

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Andrea Dineen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Robin Farrell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jackie Hudson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Mark Mc Corry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Sandra Nicholson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Hannah Callaghan Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor