0 or 2 credits
Spring 2025 Laboratory Lecture Lower Division
This course builds on concepts learned in VCS 22100 related to normal, healthy large animal patients. It also introduces the students to higher level patient care for the large animal patient.
Learning Outcomes1Identify and explain the nursing concepts of hospitalized and post-op LA patients.
2Select and apply nursing concepts to the LA patient.
3Place an IV catheter in a large animal patient and identify the problems that can occur from long term catheterization.
4Describe milking procedures and the tests used to identify problems.
5Collect diagnostic samples from large animals.
6Administer medications via common routes to large animals.
7Calculate fluid therapy rates for LA patients.
8Identify the appropriate uses for bandages, splints, casts.
9Identify the steps utilized in intensive neonatal care and medical emergencies.
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