Mary Fraser

Lecturer Veterinary Nursing, Edinburgh Napier University

An overview of decision making in veterinary nursing

The decision-making process can be divided simply into two different groups (Kahneman, 2011):.

Preparing students for practice

In conclusion, it is clear that much is already in place to support veterinary nurses through training to prepare them for the transition to working in practice. The high profile of this subject, will...

Legalities of treating wildlife in UK veterinary practice

The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) is still the main piece of legislation covering the protection and management of wild animals and plants in the UK. There have been several amendments and since...

Atopic dermatitis and the veterinary nurse

Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that can come under the umbrella term of atopy. In human medicine atopy encompasses three conditions — allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis....

An examination of perioperative temperature fluctuations in canine patients undergoing routine neutering

Normal thermoregulation in cats and dogs occurs in response to metabolic processes of the major organs such as the liver and brain (Armstrong et al, 2005). A drop in core body temperature below 37°C...