Enhancing Inpatient Care

Helen Ballantyne
Helen Ballantyne
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This learning series with Helen Ballantyne delves into holistic nursing techniques for veterinary nurses, appreciating patients as individuals with specific needs. Through appraisal and adaptation of techniques used within the NHS, you’ll be empowered to leverage your knowledge and expertise to run an effective inpatient unit, advocate for your patients and promote patient safety.

You’ll have the opportunity to build confidence in the early detection of deteriorating patients, develop communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and gain a clear understanding of how holistic care can optimise patient outcomes and enhance professional growth.

This learning series will equip you with the skills and confidence to nurse your patients holistically, providing evidence-based and compassionate care to support your patients, your team, the business and the veterinary nursing profession.

5 Hours CPD

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  • Description

    Topics covered include:

    • How and why using a One Health approach improves patient care
    • Holistic nursing - what is it and is it relevant to our patients?
    • Implementing nursing care plans and care bundles with veterinary patients - how can these tools support clinical outcomes?
    • Communication skills - why effective communication is the key to inpatient care
    • Time management while on the ward shift
    • Early detection of the deteriorating patient

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