Student Learning Goals Veterinary Nursing

Upon completion of their program curricula, students who complete a major in Veterinary Nursing will be able to:

• model ethical and professional conduct.
  • Demonstrate the ethical treatment of animals.
  • Exhibit verbal communication skills.
  • Convey written communication effectively.
• demonstrate an understanding of the etiology of common animal diseases, including pathology and diagnostics.
  • Distinguish between infectious versus noninfectious diseases.
  • Perform basic laboratory tests by utilizing common veterinary equipment.
  • Identify abnormalities on diagnostic tests.
• demonstrate a fundamental understanding of pharmacological mechanisms.
  • Obtain a foundational level of pharmaceutical agents and their properties.
  • Apply mathematical concepts related to veterinary medicine.
  • Properly administrate anesthesia.
  • Provide adequate analgesia.
• utilize their veterinary education to provide excellent patient care.
  • Advocate for all species.
  • Prioritize responsibility for their patients.
  • Maintain aseptic techniques and hygienic equipment and facilities.