General Veterinary Technician Session: Various nursing practices are considered to be “standard of care”, but are they really? Some nursing practices are continued out of tradition, while some might have valid evidence to support its use. There also are topics of controversy that commonly spur debate. Recent evidence elucidating many prominent questions will be answered, and the methods in incorporating evidence into nursing practice discussed. The content of the lecture is guided by audience interest.
Learning Objectives:
List common understandings of veterinary nursing care and their validity
Describe recent evidence on veterinary nursing
Critically evaluate “facts” by finding answers within the literature
