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...
Before looking at the implementation of QI and the use of clinical audits, it is important that we understand what EBM/EBVM is. This way, we can optimise patient care and client interactions, with an...
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...
The initial phone call is key to whether a euthanasia is going to run smoothly or not. Get this part wrong and you could end up with a very stressed client and veterinary team; and a rushed...
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...