APPLIED VETERINARY NURSING PRACTICE B
VET2VNB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will deepen their skills, knowledge and application in a range of key areas associated with independent paraprofessional practice in veterinary nursing. Key areas taught include: nursing care plans, the nutrition of unwell patients, professional client communication, client service and career preparation. During their work integrated learning placement, students will be supported by an experienced veterinary team as they develop a range of core veterinary nursing skills with a view to practicing autonomously. Students will develop deeper professional judgement and the ability to manage more complex professional situations.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (SBVN) and have passed VET1VNA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
BSAVA textbook of veterinary nursing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorTurner, L, Cooper, B & Mullineaux, E
Year2011
Edition/Volume5th edn
PublisherBritish Small Animal Veterinary Association
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
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URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Aspinall's complete textbook of veterinary nursing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAckerman, N
Year2016
Edition/Volume3rd edn
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required54 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsDuring COVID - virtual WBL placements are being used to assist students to achieve ILOs safely.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.50 hours placement - off site per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WIL placement
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Delivered as reading material, quizzes, video clips.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 x 5 min pre-workshop online quizzes (850 words equivalent)2% eachWeeks 2 - 12 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Team report: Guidelines on Surgical Case Management (400 words/student)Team exercise4 students/team400 words per studentStudent team develops guidelines for new surgical nursing staff, on how to manage surgical cases from admission to discharge, including patient, theatre and staff management. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Nursing Care Plan (600 word total)Students to create and implement a nursing care plan with a particular emphasis on the appropriate nutritional requirements of the patient Individual exercise | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
25 minute Clinical Practicum (1250 words equivalent)Individual exercise1 attempt | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |
Reflective Placement Journal (1200 words equivalent)Students to critically reflect on their learning, critical cases and interpersonal communication experienced during WIL clinical placements. Individual exerciseWeekly reflections throughout semester.Total words 3000 (1200 essay words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO6 |