NURSING - PAST ARTICLES

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.