| Unit name | Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | VETS20017 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mrs. Jeffery |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
All first and second year units |
| Co-requisites | |
| School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit will cover the key aspects of practising as a veterinary nursing professional, including consideration of what is a professional and the rights and responsibilities associated with the role. The students will develop a clear understanding of clinical governance and evidence-based practice and the importance of both when practicing professionally. The Unit aims to foster the development of reflective and proactive practitioners, capable of taking responsibility for their own professional growth and development and who understand and embrace the concept of lifelong learning.
Unit Aims:
Build on the knowledge and understanding gained in the first and second year of the programme regarding the legal and ethical frameworks that govern the clinical work of veterinary nursing professionals
Provide a critical reflection framework enabling students to examine and evaluate their own performance in the work place , and having a work- life balance ,using a reflective approach to practice
Foster the mindset of a proactive professional able to take responsibility for personal and professional growth and development through devising and implementing relevant strategies
Develop an understanding of the role of interprofessional relationships, to enhance client communication and build the practice-client relationship.
Critically analyse the importance of professional and personal development and accountability and the roles which evidence-based practice and clinical governance play as part of this.
Develop the skills required to provide support and mentorship to colleagues within the work place
Select and implement a range of quality assurance and risk management strategies to create and maintain a safe clinical environment
Develop the skills required to deal with difficult conversations with clients and colleagues
On completion of this Unit, veterinary nursing students should be able to:
Lectures, small group working, use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard) to submit reflective diary entries
The overall pass mark for this unit is 40%
A critical incident report –2000 words (100%) ( LO 1,4,5,7, 8)
A set of 4 reflective diary entries to be completed via blackboard and submitted 4 working days before each of the Study Days in October, December, February & March (Must Do) (LO 1,2,3,6)
Resit Criteria:
As above
Essential
These will mostly be journal articles relevant to the teaching which are current at the time of delivery of the lectures including those associated with professional practice, clinical governance as well as health and safety
Recommended
Evidence Based Practice in Nursing 2nd Edition, Ellis P (2013) Sage, London
Nursing: Transition to Professional Practice, Burton R & Ormrod G (2011) Oxford University Press
Reflective Practice in Nursing 2nd edition Howatson-Jones L (2013) Sage, London
Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse, Pullen, S & Gray C (2006) Butterworth – Heinemann
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.
RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Manual
