VNUR20320 Veterinary Surgical Nursing

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module deals with management & "best practice" techniques relating to the operating room environment and the surgical team in veterinary practice. It also provides an introduction to veterinary surgical instrumentation and veterinary surgical nursing in particular preparing for surgery, intra-operative assistance and monitoring the post-operative recovery. The student will also explore conditions amenable to surgery, in addition to dentistry, and specific nursing care considerations for pre- and postoperative patients with a focus on small animal and equine patients. Attendance at practical classes and tutorials is compulsory as they are essential in order to fulfil the learning outcomes of this module. Insufficient attendance at learning activities such as practicals and tutorials will result in students being required to attend an oral examination to demonstrate competence in topics covered in practicals & tutorials.
Restrictions and consequences due to Covid 19 means that module delivery and planned practical activities will vary over the semester.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
-Apply the principles of aseptic techniques
-Identify surgical instruments & explain their correct handling and maintenance;
-Identify, sterilise and maintain surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.
-Apply the principles of perioperative nursing care.
-Apply principles of nursing assistance during surgical procedures
-Discuss nursing considerations for common surgical conditions affecting small animals and equine;
-Discuss common dental conditions and apply the principles of periodontal therapy

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

67
Tutorial

5
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

234
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and tutorials.
Interactive practical skills development sessions in clinical skills centre (CSC).
Self directed CSC sessions.
Self directed online resources to support knowledge and skills development - literature, videos and other online links.
Restrictions and consequences due to Covid 19 means that module delivery and planned practical activities will vary over the semester. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

A knowledge of principles of veterinary nursing.

Learning Exclusions:

Students cannot be awarded credit for this module if they
have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher,
further or secondary education.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Multiple choice and short question exam Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Practical Examination: Observed practical tasks Unspecified n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20
Examination: End of semester examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

You will receive class feedback on your practical skills during practical sessions. You will receive individual feedback after your practical exam.

Name Role
Ms Kate Acton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Andrea Dineen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Robin Farrell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jackie Hudson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Mark Mc Corry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Sandra Nicholson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Hannah Callaghan Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor