{"product_id":"the-consulting-veterinary-nurse-isbn-9780470655146","title":"The Consulting Veterinary Nurse","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Consulting Veterinary Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable source of information for all veterinary nurses setting up and conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice. From the basics of setting up the consulting room to running and marketing individual clinics, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of the role of the consulting veterinary nurse. A large section of the book details specific clinics run by nurses, including nutritional assessments, behavioural clinics, puppy parties, seasonal information campaigns, senior pet clinics and medical clinics for a full range of conditions from arthritis and dental problems to epilepsy and cancer. A chapter specifically on rabbit clinics is also included. \u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced senior veterinary nurse, this is a vital guide for all veterinary nurses seeking to develop their consulting role and contribute effectively to the long-term success of their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive guide to the role of the consulting veterinary nurse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails specific nutritional, medical and behavioural clinics run by nurses \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes advice on presentation, marketing and communicating with clients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses client compliance and internal procedure and protocol \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains sample diet history sheets and unit conversion charts for use in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEndorsed by the British Veterinary Nursing Association\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword by Helen Farrant vii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbbreviations viii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction x\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Role of the Nurse in the Veterinary Practice 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Ethics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Consulting Room and Literature 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Consultation 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Diagnostic Clinics 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Marketing 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Named Nurse and Protocol Writing 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Nutrition and Diet 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Food and Feeding 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Feeding Behaviours 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Nutrition for Puppies and Kittens 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Nutritional Assessment 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Dietary Transitions 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Methods of Increasing Water Consumption 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Dietary Supplements 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Rabbit Nutrition 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Behavioural Issues 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Puppy and Kitten Behaviour 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Noise Phobias and Fireworks 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV ‘Well Pet’ Clinics 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Vaccination Clinics 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Post-Neutering Clinics 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Senior Pet Clinics 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Medical Clinics 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Arthritis 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Cancer 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Cardiac Disorders 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Cognitive Dysfunction 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Dental Problems 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Diabetes 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Epilepsy 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Gastrointestinal Disorders 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Hepatobiliary Disorders 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Obesity 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Pancreatic Disorders 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Renal Disorders 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Nutrition-Related Skin Disorders 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Urinary Tract Disorders 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Diet history sheet 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Unit Conversion Tables 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary 238\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 241\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This book will enable VNs to become more involved in clinics and will ensure their skills are utilised.  Certainly a book for every VN to have in the library.”  (\u003ci\u003eBSAVA\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 March 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“To summarise, The Consulting Veterinary Nurse will be a useful book for many nurses, especially those who have a keen interest in clinical nutrition, and those looking to promote nutrition within the practice . . . It may also offer some suggestions for medical clinics that may not have otherwise been considered.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Veterinary Record\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“From handling senior pet clinics to client compliance and education, this covers clinics organized for a range of animal conditions and is written by an experienced senior vet nurse. Any veterinary collection will find this filled\u003cbr\u003e with specifics.”  (\u003ci\u003eBookwatch\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2013) \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The Consulting Veterinary Nurse’ is a highly informative, well-written book and deserves its place in the practice library or, better still, the nurses’ consultation room.”  (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Record\u003c\/i\u003e, 2 February 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e Nicola Ackerman is Senior Medical Nurse at The Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd in Plymouth and holds a Certificate in Small Animal and Exotic Nutrition. She was the 2010 BVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year, and the 2011 Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse of the Year. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Consulting Veterinary Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable source of information for all veterinary nurses setting up and conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice. From the basics of setting up the consulting room to running and marketing individual clinics, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of the role of the consulting veterinary nurse. A large section of the book details specific clinics run by nurses, including nutritional assessments, behavioural clinics, puppy parties, seasonal information campaigns, senior pet clinics and medical clinics for a full range of conditions from arthritis and dental problems to epilepsy and cancer. A chapter specifically on rabbit clinics is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced senior veterinary nurse, this is a vital guide for all veterinary nurses seeking to develop their consulting role and contribute effectively to the long-term success of their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive guide to the role of the consulting veterinary nurse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails specific nutritional, medical and behavioural clinics run by nurses \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes advice on presentation, marketing and communicating with clients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses client compliance and internal procedure and protocol \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains sample diet history sheets and unit conversion charts for use in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEndorsed by the British Veterinary Nursing Association\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Consulting Veterinary Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful reference for all veterinary nurses who run clinics in their practice. The Author, Nicola Ackerman, is an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse and she has drawn on her knowledge to provide a comprehensive guide, which includes information on how to run efficient and effective well pet clinics and medical clinics. The book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of running a clinic, including: how to provide clients and patients with an excellent level care; the answers to questions which clients frequently ask in a clinic; how to gather a patient’s history; carrying out an examination and the necessary equipment for this - along with a list of common abbreviations.  Nicola also discusses the role of the veterinary nurse and the consideration of nutritional and behavioral issues within the setting of a veterinary nurse-lead clinic. This book will be a useful reference for veterinary nurses who are experienced in running clinics and those who are just starting out, alike. - Helen Farrant on behalf of the BVNA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990198075621,"sku":"NP9780470655146","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470655146.jpg?v=1761786871","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-consulting-veterinary-nurse-isbn-9780470655146","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}