Unit name | Clinical Veterinary Nursing Theory |
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Unit code | VETS20019 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mrs. Jenny Reeve |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
All first year units |
Co-requisites |
All other second year units |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit teaches the principles of a systematic approach to the nursing care required for patients with medical diseases and surgical conditions. Included within this are the concepts of anaesthesia, fluid therapy and diagnostic imaging, with particular consideration given to the nurses role within these interventions. This unit provides an understanding of the treatment options available to patients and how these may impact on patient quality of life.
The unit will provide the theoretical underpinning knowledge and introduction to practical skills to enable students to maximise their experience during second and third year clinical placements
On completion of this unit, veterinary nursing students should be able to:
Species Range : Canine, Feline, Equine , Exotics
Practicals Online synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning Small group working Use of Virtual learning environment (Blackboard)
Students must pass the following assessments:
Mid-sessional assessment period:
80 minute written examination (35% weighting)
Summer assessment period:
120 minute written examination (65% weighting)
All units must be passed in order to progress to the next year of study. There will be an opportunity to resit written examinations during the resit period.
Please note that practical and technical skills will also be assessed via the RCVS Nursing Progress Log.
Please refer to the central University reading list repository: https://bristol.rl.talis.com/index.html