Developing Nurse-Led Procedures: A Surgical Focus

As Registered Veterinary Nurses, we often encounter significant barriers against the effective utilisation of our surgical nursing skills. This session aims to explore the benefits and boundaries of developing a nurse-led procedure service in relation to legal, ethical and professional considerations. We will identify suitable strategies for encouraging the introduction of nurse-led procedures within your workplace and outline essential practical techniques to ensure this skillset is adopted beyond your session notes.

• Recognise the benefits and boundaries of nurse-led surgical procedures in relation to legal, ethical and professional considerations
• Identify strategies for increasing our opportunities​ in nurse-led procedures
• Outline essential techniques for performing minor surgical procedures as Registered Veterinary Nurses