Professional Responsibilities Flashcards
Who are vet nurses responsible to/for
Animals
Clients
The Profession
The Team
RCVS
The Wider Public
What are the five principles of practice for veterinary nurses
Professional Competence
Honesty and integrity
Independence and impartiality
Client confidentiality and trust
Professional Accountability
What are the five animal needs - Welfare Act
Suitable diet
Exhibit normal behaviour
Suitable environment
House with or apart from other animals
Free from pain injury and suffering
What are the five stages of nursing
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What are the day one competencies (10)
Legislation
Communication
Handling and Restraint
Nursing Care
Laboratory Techniques
Diagnostic Imaging
Dispensing
Infection Control
Theatre Practice
Anaesthesia
What does the Animal Welfare Act not cover
Invertebrates
Wildlife
Sea Animals
What does the Animal Welfare Act cover
Vertebrates
What code must nurses abide by
The Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses (2012)
How much CPD must nurses and vets complete
Vets - 35 hours
Nurses - 15 hours
The RCVS expect nurses to be able to perform certain skills once qualified. True or False
True these are called Day One Skills
How are Day One Skills assessed?
Through OSCES - Objective Structured Clinical Examination
What is Fitness to Practice
Information for Training providers and SVNs on expected standards of behaviour - this is both professionally and privately
What are Day One Competencies?
Areas RCVS expect an RVN to be competent on their first day as a QN.
