| Module title: |
Specialised Veterinary Nursing
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| SCQF level: |
10: |
| SCQF credit value: |
20 |
| ECTS credit value: |
10
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| Module code: |
VET10100 |
| Module leader: |
MISS CLARE BRYANT |
| School |
Nursing Midwifery & Social Care |
| Subject area group: |
Nursing in Acute interventions |
 2010/1, Trimester 1, Blended,
| Occurrence: | 001 | | Primary mode of delivery: | Blended | | Location of delivery: | XE1 | | Partner: | | | Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | MISS CLARE BRYANT | | Module Organiser: | | | Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
For the purpose of Napier University Academic Regulations this module is a SNMSC Theory module.Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to LOsA number of approaches will be utilised to promote the concept of student as an independent learner. A range of modified lectures, student centred discussion and scenarios will be used to facilitate students' learning of the underpinning theory relating to the clinical skills of the module (LOs 1 - 6). Tutorials will be student led and facilitate reflective learning (LOs 1 ' 6). Assessment will cover all LOs and encourage deep learning. The students will be offered interim constructive feedback and opportunity for discussion in order to identify further learning needs. WebCT will be used to provide further reading material, independent student led tasks. Discussion forums will be used to enhance tutorial sessions.Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsStudents will gain skills for collaborative team work related to specialised veterinary nursing techniques.Assessment (formative and summative)There are 2 formative assessments and 2 summative assessments Formative ' 1. Student led reflective tutorials relating to topics covered2. Tutor devised activities to prepare the student for level 10 writing skills Summative ' 1. 2500 word essay critically analysing an aspect of specialised nursing theory relating to clinical practice. Covering LOs 2,3 & 5 carrying 50% of the final mark. Due in week 12 2. 1.5 hour short answer examination paper relating to topics covered within the module to draw on underpinning knowledge of specialised nursing techniques covering LOs 1, 4 & 6 carrying 50% of the final mark. Due in week 15Research/ teaching linkagesUp to date information will be provided throughout the module. Links and sources of further information will be provided via WebCTSupporting equality and diversityThrough identification and consideration of each student's preferred learning style (s), a variety of teaching methodologies are applied to engage each student and facilitate their individual learning. Students are encouraged to contribute individual experiences and ask questions in a supportive environmentAll tutors are aware of SENDA issues and materials and resources are sensitive to E&D issues and special assessment needs InternationalisationLinks and references will be used from different countries in advancing veterinary medicine and up to date clinical skills and technology particularly from USA.
| | Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) | | Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | | Face to face | Lecture | 20 | | Independent Learning | Individual Learning Activities | 156 | | Formal Exam | 2 | | Face to face | Tutorial / Seminar / Class Groupwork | 12 | | Online | Individual Learning Activities | 10 | | Total Study Hours | 200 | | Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment | | Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | | Essay | 50 | 2, 3 & 5 | 12 | Words= 2500 | | Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 50 | 1, 4 & 6 | 15 | Hours= 1.30 | | Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | | Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | | Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |
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What you will learn and what this module is about:
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On this module you will learn about different specialised nursing techniques over a range of specific and complex clinical conditions such as orthopaedic nursing, specialised critical care nursing, wound management, advanced anaesthesia techniques, equine nursing, caring for patients with spinal conditions; cardiac patients, advanced surgical nursing, alternative therapies, and how apply this to veterinary nursing practice.
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Description of module content:
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Advanced anaesthesia techniques, Intensive Care Nursing, Legislation and Ethics, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, Procedures that may be carried out under the 2002 amendment to Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, Pre, Intra and Post Operative nursing Application of physical therapy, Medical and Surgical Diagnostics. Analgesia and pain management.Medical and Surgical Conditions and Nursing Care. Current nursing theory that is applicable to veterinary nursing.
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Learning Outcomes for module:
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LO1: Critically analyse the application of specialised nursing theory within the veterinary practiceLO2: Synthesise the principles of evidence based practice in relation to high dependency nursingLO3: Extract core issues and professional implications of the specialised nurseLO4: Analyse pre and post operative nursing protocols LO5: Examine the role of the intensive care unit in veterinary practiceLO6: Differentiate current analgesic drugs available and their use in practice
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Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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T1: Bowden, C., Masters, J., (2003). Textbook of Veterinary Medical Nursing. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.T2: Cockcroft, P., Holmes, M., (2003). Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine. Oxford: Blackwell.T3: Hoad, J., (2006). Minor Veterinary Surgery. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. T4: Hotson-Moore, A., (2000). Manual of Advanced Veterinary Nursing. Cheltenham: BSAVA. T5: King, L., Hammond, R., (1999). BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care. Cheltenham: BSAVA.T6: Tomy, A,. Alligood, M., (2002). Nursing Theorists and their Work. 5thEdition. Inc Missouri: Mosby.
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