VNUR30610 Applied Veterinary Nursing

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module expands on the knowledge gained within the previous years of the programme. Topics such as anaesthesia, wildlife nursing and safe medication administration will be explored in greater depth. The module will also introduce students to the basic principles of rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Students will apply the principles of evidence based veterinary nursing to produce a Critically Appraised Topic on a defined clinical question.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate first aid and nursing care of Irish wildlife
- Apply the principles of evidence based veterinary nursing to produce a Critically Appraised Topic on a defined clinical question
- Identify the basic principles of rehabilitation in companion animals
- Demonstrate competence in pharmaceutical calculations and identify strategies for error avoidance
- Apply anaesthesia knowledge to appropriately manage specific case scenarios

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

2
Practical

2
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Online Learning

20
Total

204
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Case-based learning
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VNUR30410 - Anaesthesia for Vet Nurses

Co-requisite:
VNUR30600 - Clinical Placement S4


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Produce a Critically Appraised Topic Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

35
Class Test: Calculations quizzes, continuous assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15
Examination: End of year assessment Unspecified Yes Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Deirdre Campion Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Joei Walsh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer