Personal/Professional Development
Elevating the Profession Through License Renewal Requirements for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians
Changes include the renewal schedule, nonmedical CE limitations, and recognized approving bodies.
Practice Management
Pregnancy in the Veterinary Clinic: Understanding Risks and Safety Best Practices
Special safety measures should be implemented for pregnant workers, such as wearing a fetal dosimetry badge during radiation exposure, not handling drugs that are known to pose a specific danger to the reproduction process, and following anesthesia best practices that reduce the amount of WAGs.
Oncology
A Novel Treatment for Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Radiation Therapy
Oncologists and researchers are now considering a novel therapy for feline GI lymphoma, whole-abdomen radiation therapy, which has yielded promising results.
Clinical Pathology
Manual Blood Smear Preparation and Review
By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Northeastern United States
Veterinary nurses in the Northeast should be on the lookout for ticks, Giardia, roundworms, fleas, and heartworms.
Anesthesiology
Epinephrine Nebulization in the Postanesthetic Care of a Canine Patient With Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Epinephrine nebulization is typically known as an adjunctive therapy and is used alongside oxygen therapy and corticosteroids in the immediate postoperative period.
Nutrition
Tips for Overcoming Patient Weight-Loss Communication Blues
Although weight loss should be a simple process of calorie restriction and increased movement, veterinary nurses and clients remain concerned about conversations regarding pet weight loss.
Infectious Disease
Nursing in Isolation: Caring for Infectious Patients
The challenges that accompany caring for infectious patients in isolation wards involve safety preparation, communication, and cleaning.