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VNUR30590

Academic Year 2025/2026

Veterinary Nursing Professional and Clinical Skills II (VNUR30590)

Subject:
Veterinary Nursing
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Veterinary Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Ms Hannah Callaghan
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 8
Spring 2
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module, students will further develop veterinary nursing clinical and professional skills using models and simulation. Self-directed learning, peer and self-assessment along with reflection are key to the successful completion of the module.

Note that there are two must-pass clinical and professional skills assessment components to this module.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate development of veterinary nursing diagnostic imaging clinical skills
Demonstrate development of veterinary surgical nursing clinical skills
Demonstrate development of veterinary medical nursing clinical skills
Demonstrate development of veterinary anaesthesia nursing skills
Demonstrate development of veterinary nursing laboratory skills
Demonstrate development of veterinary nursing professional skills
Evaluate the performance of clinical skills

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

30
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

122
Online Learning

20
Total

222

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning
case-based learning
peer and group work

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VNUR20320 - Veterinary Surgical Nursing, VNUR20360 - Veterinary Medical Nursing, VNUR30410 - Anaesthesia for Vet Nurses


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) held in December. A summative exam where students will be assessed on various clinical skills in a timed, high-stakes environment. Week 14 Autumn, Week 15 Autumn Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
70
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: Mock Phone Call assessment focussing on advanced communication skills. Week 4 Spring, Week 5 Spring, Week 6 Spring Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 No
Reflective Assignment: A reflective piece based on the student's experience during the mock OSCE that details how they will be directing their learning in anticipation of the summative OSCE exam in December. Week 8 Autumn, Week 9 Autumn Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
20
 No

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, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Mark Mc Corry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sandra Aungier Tutor
Ms Ann Marie Byrne Tutor
Ms Andrea Dineen Tutor
Ms Pamela Gillick Tutor
Mr Mark Mc Corry Tutor
Ms Niamh O'Donoghue Tutor
Ms Andrea Regan Tutor
Ms Lisa Sheeran Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 0 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 28 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 14 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 0 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 28 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 0 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 14 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 0 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 14 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) External & School Exams Offering 50 Week(s) - 28 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
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