Owen (2011) defines leadership as an individual's behaviour, rather than the position they hold. Historically, effecting change was identified as a key function of leaders (Kotter, 1996). More...
As described by Can and Erol (2012) NCPs provide an organised framework for the knowledge, thoughts and actions that nurses bring into patient care. Their structure is based on a model of nursing care...
While published reflections on the design and implementation of care plans based on the OJAM (2007) almost uniformly identify the advantages of utilising this framework for planning patient care, they...
The medical model derived from the human medical practice focuses on the illness or malfunction of a particular part or system of the body (Faulkner, 1985). The treatment thus focuses on just that...
In the scenario (Box 1) there are several issues to consider. The primary concern is the validity of the action of euthanasia by the RVN, as authorised by the veterinarian, due to someone other than...
The introduction of the non-statutory register for veterinary nurses (VNs) in 2007 was a milestone in the recognition of the VN both within practice and in the eyes of the general public. Although...
It is widely accepted that professionals have responsibility to demonstrate professional integrity and behave in ways which are transparent and deserving of the public's trust (Blass, 2010; Royal...
‘Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action’..
Veterinary nurses intending on writing patient care reports suitable for publication are advised to adopt certain academic conventions for the writing and formatting of their work. In particular, the...
PCRs provide a written account of a practitioner's observations and experiences while nursing a particular patient. These reports should not only identify the patient's presenting problems and...