VNUR30580 Veterinary Nursing Professional and Clinical Skills I

Academic Year 2022/2023

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop the professional and clinical skills needed to transition into the veterinary nursing profession. The module will be delivered using a mixture of teaching and learning approaches including; lectures, workshops, tutorials, practical classes, and online resources. Module content in the Autumn Trimester (Sept-Dec) will be focused on the development of professional skills (associated with reflection, academic writing, and lifelong learning skills). As students are on placement in the Autumn Trimester, the Autumn content is delivered entirely online. The second half of the module and content in the Spring Trimester will focus on the development of professional and clinical skills and will be delivered face to face.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Conduct health and safety risk assessments for various aspects of a veterinary practice setting
Practice the Reflective Practice Cycle
Demonstrate academic writing skills in the form of a report.
Appraise information from various evidence sources to inform veterinary patient care in a clinical scenario
Demonstrate development veterinary nursing clinical skills in the areas of; medical nursing; surgical nursing; anesthesia
Demonstrate development of client and team communication skills
Identify and appreciate diversity and cultural values to allow for effective cross-cultural communication
Identify potential risks for workplace stress and discuss possible management strategies
Recognize the importance of self-care in challenging times (resilience)
Apply financial principles to business financial situations

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12

Small Group

4

Tutorial

4

Practical

14

Specified Learning Activities

40

Autonomous Student Learning

130

Total

204

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures (online), peer and group work, simulation practicals, task-based learning, reading and writing assignments, and reflective learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VNUR10280 - Principles of Vet Nursing, VNUR20320 - Veterinary Surgical Nursing, VNUR20360 - Veterinary Medical Nursing


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Clinical skills video self-assessment and peer assessment Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

15

Assignment: Academic written piece (report) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

35

Group Project: Demonstrate an understanding of financial principles through a choice of short projects. Groups will be asked to present their project in class and reflect on this in their ePortfolio. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

25

Assignment: Health and Safety Risk Assessment Week 4 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

10

Assignment: Communications - phone call case scenario Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Assignment: Reflective practice assignment Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

5


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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will delivered using a variety of mechanisms from peer assessment to automated feedback on Bright Space. Students will engage in a significant amount of peer and self-assessment using guidance from facilitators, rubrics, and online resources.

Name Role
Ms Kate Acton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Andrea Dineen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Pamela Gillick Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Mark Mc Corry Tutor
Ms Niamh O'Donoghue Tutor
Ms Andrea Regan Tutor
Ms Lisa Sheeran Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor