intro to vn 117 animal nursing. the moodle site curriculum and timetable (tests) lecture material...
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Intro to VN 117 Animal Nursing
The Moodle site• Curriculum and timetable (tests)• Lecture material• Lab/practicals• Expectations• Assessment- peer / tutor
The role of the vet nurse• Changing past to present day professional support role• Areas of work / specialisation• Professional standards/registration
Human-Animal Bond• Bond = an attachment that lasts over a period of time.
• Our perception of the role of animals has changed
• FOOD beast of burden/pet
• PET COMPANION ANIMAL
Domestication history
We bond easily to cute animals • anthropomorphism • neotony
allelomimesis
Consequences of the Human -Animal bond• For humans • For animals • Role of the vet nurse
Communication skills• Right words• Doing the right thing• Body language• Presentation of self and facility
• 70% communication is non verbal
What is a professional image?
Key questions • What are the 4 areas of a vet nurses responsibility in a practice• What are 2 areas of vet nursing specialization that may arise in a larger
practice• What outlines and limits the standards of practice for a vet nurse?• Define the following terms: bond, anthropomorphism, neotony,
allelomimesis, social support.• How do domestication histories, anthropomorphism, neotony,
allelomimesis, and social support affect the human animal bond today?• What are the positive and negative consequences of the human/ animal
bond for the animal/ human?• Why is it important that the veterinary professional supports the
human/ animal bond of their clients?• What are 3 components of communication that are vital for veterinary
professionals and give examples of how miscommunication in these areas may affect the success of the practice.