Veterinary nurse vs nurse

Differences between veterinary nurse and nurse duties and responsibilities

Veterinary nurse example responsibilities.

• Place intravenous catheters manage iv lines and medication administration.
• Monitor anesthesia and first-assist in surgical procedures -assist doctors in filling prescriptions, communicating with pet owners, and monitoring patients.
• Prepare oxygen, fluid and catheter equipment for routine use and emergency situations.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, catheter placement, surgery assisting and monitoring.
• Collect laboratory speciments and run routine tests.place IV catheters and monitor fluids.
• Prepare surgical suites, monitor anesthesia, maintain and sterilize equipment, recording patient history, prescription and laboratory information.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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