NURSING

January 2010
Plight of the iguana: a case report
Veterinary nurse, Susan Redden, Dip AVN Surg, describes anaesthetic protocols for an iguana requiring surgical removal of an abscess


December 2009

Beware the unseen bugs
This month, we feature the winning entry from the Irish Veterinary Journal
veterinary nursing article competition, held in association with Janssen Animal Health. Janet McGrath, who currently lectures for the Veterinary Nursing Diploma in UCD, won the competition with her review of the importance of clinical hygiene practice for the veterinary professional


November 2009

HVN ‘How to’: administer intensive care following traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
In this, the final of three ‘How to’ articles, VN Aoife Joyce Dip AVN, describes
the intensive care required for a cat following traumatic diaphragmatic
rupture. Anaesthetic and surgery protocols for the same case were described in previous articles published in April and August 2009. These articles are aimed at qualified VNs and self-test questions are provided at the end of each article


October 2009

Handle with care 2
In this, the second of two articles focusing on small animal handling and
restraint, Ann-Marie Byrne, RVN, discusses restraining techniques that can
significantly reduce the stress of examinations


September 2009

Handle with care
In this, the fi rst of two articles focusing on small animal handling and
restraint, Ann-Marie Byrne, RVN, examines canine and feline behaviour and
describes how best to handle these patients for examination

August 2009
VN ‘How to’: treat a cat following traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
In this, the second of three ‘How to’ articles, VN Aoife Joyce Dip AVN, describes surgical protocols for a cat following traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. Anaesthetic protocols for the same case were described in the previous article published in April 2009. These articles are aimed at qualified VNs and self-test questions are provided at the end of each article

July 2009
Hydrotherapy, anyone?
VN, Aoife Joyce talks to Lynn Cogan RVN, the Royal Canin Hydrotherapy unit nurse at the University Veterinary Hospital, UCD


June 2009

Finding your feet as a locum
In this, the second of a two-part focus on the workplace, Rig Veterinary Recruitment offers advice for veterinary nurses considering working as a locum

May 2009
A career crossroads
Returning to work in veterinary practice after a prolonged absence can prove troublesome. In the fi rst of a two part focus on the workplace, Aoife Joyce, VN offers an overview of changes that have occurred in the veterinary nursing profession over the past few years


April 2009

VN: Anaesthesia protocols for a cat
In this the first, of three technical papers, veterinary nurse Aoife Joyce Dip AVN (Surgical) describes anaesthetic protocols for a cat following traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. The content is aimed at qualifi ed veterinary nurses and self-test questions are provided at the end of each article

November 2008
VN 'How to': Obtain a urine sample for urinalysis
In this, the third of four special ‘How to’ articles for vet nurses, Ann-Marie Byrne RVN uses a case study to describe the protocol for obtaining a urine sample in a cat for urinalysis, and explores the possible causes for inaccurate results from a nursing perspective. These articles are aimed at student VNs and self test multiple choice questions can be found at the end of each article.


September 2008
VN ‘How to’:Obtain a biochemistry sample
In this, the second of four special ‘How to’ articles for vet nurses, Ann-Marie Byrne RVN uses a case
study to describe the protocol for obtaining a biochemistry sample in a cat, and explores the possible
causes for inaccurate results from a nursing perspective. These articles are aimed at student VNs and
self test multiple choice questions can be found at the end of each article.


July 2008
VN ‘How to’: Incisional wedge biopsy
In this, the first of four special ‘How to’ articles for vet nurses, Ann-Marie Byrne VN uses a case study
to describe the protocol for obtaining a histopathological sample and explores the possible causes
for inaccurate results from a nursing perspective. These articles are aimed at student VNs and self test
multiple choice questions can be found at the end of each article.


May 2008
The growing problem of canine obesity: approaching the owner
Olga Gibbs VN, Sales Manager for Royal Canin in Ireland, looks at obesity in pets.


March 2008
The influence of nutrition on puppy and kitten growth and development
The influence of nutrition is no more apparent in cats and dogs than during pregnancy, lactation and
growth. Gillian Furniss BVMS MRCVS looks at how to achieve optimal feeding of a balanced diet.

January 2008
Changes to veterinary nursing in Ireland
Melanie O’Donoghue VN, Veterinary Council of Ireland, looks at the key responsibilities of the Council in
regulating veterinary nursing.