Vet Nursing Essentials

Meg Richards RVNEvie Tummin
Multiple Lecturers
On-Demand

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This learning series with Meg Richards and Evie Tummon is designed specifically for nurses who are returning to practice after taking time out of the profession, those working through their PSP (Period of Supervised Practice), or those in small animal practice who are looking to update their knowledge and reignite their enthusiasm. It is also hugely beneficial for student veterinary nurses and clinical coaches wishing to support their student’s revision.

If looking to refresh your nursing skills and knowledge, this learning series will help build your confidence in all the key areas of clinical practice.

11 Hours CPD

£100.00 + VAT (Non-Member price)

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  • Description

    Topics covered include:

    • General anaesthetic principles and emergency scenarios
    • Emergency and critical care: how to triage and treat, medication choices and CPR
    • Fluid therapy: fluid losses, assessing dehydration and types of fluids
    • Transfusion medicine: preparation and administration of blood products
    • Key practical nursing skills: administration of medication, bandaging, management of feeding tubes and urinary catheters
    • Blood sampling and clinical pathology: understanding blood results and microscope use
    • Radiography: recapping of anatomical planes, settings and positioning for a range of common x-rays
    • Medical nursing: management of the hospitalised patient to include environment, nutrition, pain management and behaviour
    • Geriatric nursing: specific nursing care and considerations for elderly patients
    • Physiotherapy and massage: implementing techniques to improve patient care

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