When a SVN enters a workplace, they are expected to begin to ‘put into action’ what they have learned in the classroom. This is no simple transition (Konkola et al, 2007). Students may struggle to...
Key to helping students learn is to understand them as learners: how they learn and the difficulties they encounter. SVNs are ‘adult learners’ (Knowles 1984a; Knowles et al, 2005), which means they...
The reassessment campaign on veterinary resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative discussed knowledge gaps in veterinary medicine and training, using question worksheets in veterinary emergency and general...
The patient was a 12-year-old, male neutered, 5.3 kg domestic short-haired cat. A clinical examination revealed weight loss of 0.2 kg, polyphagia, and a palpable goitre. He was tachycardic, with a...
Evidence can come in many forms (Box 1). A randomised controlled trial (RCTs) is often considered the ‘gold standard’ of experimental research, however in the author's experience the availability of...
Virginia Henderson was an American theorist who believed that the patient's most important aspect was their ability to be as independent as when they are in full health (Gonzalo, 2014). The priority...
Clinical governance is a requirement of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary nurses (RCVS 2012). Scally and Donaldson (1998) defined clinical...
You may feel wobbly inside (and that's okay) but that does not mean this can't be your time to shine. By adopting a role model mindset, you can optimise your health; demonstrate a positive attitude;...
The medical paradigm demands that healthcare practitioners practise to perfection, and if a person falls short of this high standard, that person is to blame (Reason, 2000). Professional...
The decision-making process can be divided simply into two different groups (Kahneman, 2011):.
Within private practice a dedicated veterinary nurse, who is well trained, could also set up a nutrition service. The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians has a board certified training...
Conflict has been defined as ‘the interaction of interdependent people who perceive incompatibility and the possibility of interference from others as a result of this incompatibility’ (Folger et al,...