An understanding of the role of the VN within the legal and professional framework, and the underpinning concept of the nursing process

The aim of this module is to deepen the theoretical knowledge of specific nursing requirements for patients with differing conditions. A main component of this module is to make links to prior knowledge relating to: anatomy and physiology, pathological disease and apply this to the nursing process. This module will provide with the skills needed to evaluate and understand the needs of patients with a range of conditions to allow them to take a patient centred approach to care both within the veterinary practice and by owners at home. The module will explore the nursing process and care planning; safe and effective stock management within the veterinary pharmacy; principles relating to prescribing and dispensing veterinary medicines; basic pharmacology of commonly used veterinary medicines and the selection and administration of veterinary medicines all within the context of individualised patient care.

LO1: Develop insight into care planning of patients with a range of differing surgical and medical needs, with regards to resources available, as part of a multidisciplinary team (RCVS day one skills section 2 & 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 &10).
LO2: Utilise a problem-solving approach to the provision of nursing care to patients with range of differing needs in accordance to best practice and due regard to animal welfare, as part of a multidisciplinary team (RCVS day one skills - all sections).
LO3: Explore the application of pharmacy legislation in practice, the selection, administration and monitoring of veterinary medicines as part of care planning for patients with a range of differing needs (RCVS day one skills section 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10).