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Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing
Susan Badger (Edited by), SF Badger (Author), Andrea Jeffery (Edited by)
9781119664437, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 18 August 2022
240 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.3 cm, 0.454 kg
"this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the role of the professional VN. It advocates for our colleagues, our clients and our patients, and aims to inspire VNs, first to lead themselves and then to lead their profession. Its clear, evidenced explanations and broad coverage of relevant material make it a good choice for prospective students and RVNs."
- Trish Scorer, Nursing Education and Development Manager, Mars Veterinary Health International. Published in VetRecord (Oct 2024)
"Comprised of an insightful introduction and nine informed and informative articles contributed by experts in the field of veterinarian medicine,Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing is an unreservedly recommended and core addition to professional, college, university, and veterinary school collections and supplemental curriculum lists."
- Library Book Watch, Feb 2023, Midwest Book Review
"The book's publication in 2022 is considered timely...it will support the evolution of the role of the professional RVN and equip veterinary nurses to contribute to the ongoing development of a professional identity"
- VN Times, May 23
Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing offers insight into the role of the veterinary nurse in the 21st century. It provides useful information that facilitates a deeper understanding of the underlying theory that supports clinical nursing practice. Exploring concepts that underpin the delivery of professional veterinary nursing, the book covers core issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a veterinary nurse. A timely publication due to the increased recognition and expectations of the role of the veterinary nursing profession, Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing is ideal for veterinary student nurses and qualified veterinary nurses, enabling them to contribute to the development of the professional identity.
Notes on Contributors vii About the Companion Website ix Introduction 1 1 The History of Veterinary Nursing in the UK 9 2 The Professional and Political Context of Veterinary Nursing in the UK 19 3 The Professional RVN 30 4 Clinical Advocacy -- The RVN’s Responsibility to the Patient and the Client 56 5 The Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Supporting the Client 73 6 The Veterinary Nurse Educator 105 7 The Role of the RVN in Society 130 8 The Reflective Practitioner 151 9 The RVN's Role in Evidence-Based Veterinary Nursing 173 Index 212
Sue Badger and Andrea Jeffery
Sue Badger
Andrea Jeffery
Evie Yon, Perdi Welsh, and Hamish Morrin
Kathy Kissick
Jill Macdonald
Hilary Orpet and Andrea Jeffery
Rebecca Jones
Sue Badger
Sarah Batt-Williams and Lyndsay Wade
Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
