VNUR30610 Applied Veterinary Nursing

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module expands on the knowledge gained within the previous years of the programme. Topics such as anaesthesia, wildlife nursing and calculation of medication dosages 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 search the literature and critically appraise a paper.

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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 search the literature and critically appraise a paper.
- 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
Practical

4
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

136
Online Learning

20
Total

200
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


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Apply the principles of evidence based veterinary nursing to a) search the literature and b) critically appraise a given paper. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Examination: End of year assessment 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

70

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
• 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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
2 Trimester (Sep-May)
      
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6 Mon 14:00 - 15:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2 Thurs 12:00 - 13:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 6 Thurs 12:00 - 13:50
Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6 Tues 09:00 - 11:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2 Wed 09:00 - 11:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 6 Wed 09:00 - 11:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6 Wed 13:00 - 15:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May)