VNUR20320 Veterinary Surgical Nursing

Academic Year 2023/2024

***Please check and be aware if this module is a prerequisite (Academic Regulation 3.27(a)) for any future modules.

This module covers management & best practice techniques relating to maintaining and improving standards in the veterinary surgical environment. It includes an introduction to veterinary surgical instrumentation. We explore the various veterinary surgical nursing roles involved in the pre, peri and post operative stages of common conditions amenable to surgery in small animal, equine and exotics. Equine and small animal wound care and bandaging techniques are also included in the course. This module includes the principles of small animal dentistry and periodontal care.
Attendance at practical classes is strongly advised as the module includes a must pass practical component in addition to other assessment techniques outlined in this module descriptor.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
-Demonstrate the principles of aseptic techniques;
-Identify surgical instruments & comment on their correct handling and maintenance;
-Determine the importance of developing checklists to maintain and improve surgical standards;
-Identify and demonstrate principles of circulating and scrubbed nursing roles during surgical procedures;
-Identify and summarize appropriate wound care for small and equine surgical patients;
-Demonstrate appropriate wound care for small animal and equine patients;
-Identify common small animal dental conditions and apply the principles of periodontal therapy;
- Identify and summarize the pre, peri and post nursing care considerations of common surgical procedures for small animal, equine and exotics patients in veterinary practice.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

67
Tutorial

5
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

234
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
In person and pre-recorded lectures and tutorials.
Interactive practical skills development sessions in the clinical skills centre (CSC).
Self directed CSC sessions.
Self directed online resources to support knowledge and skills development - literature, videos and other online links.
 
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
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Multiple choice and short question exam Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Practical Examination: Observed practical tasks Unspecified n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20
Examination: End of semester examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

You will receive class feedback on your practical skills during practical sessions. You will receive individual feedback after your practical exam.

Name Role
Ms Kate Acton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 26, 32 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 14:00 - 16:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Thurs 14:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Wed 08:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 09:00 - 11:50
Spring