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.
