My semester with anesthesia and surgical nursing had me focus more on pain assessment and analgesia. I got a lot of detailed information about signs of pain both in small animal, large animal and in pocket type pets. Even when an animal is receiving analgesics, they should be still assessed in pain management often. According to Thomas, Lerche & McKelvey (2011), “Pain assessment scores will decrease if analgesic therapy is effective.” Working in a research facility, I have to assess animals daily for signs of pain. By showing the study directors I can recognize and assess pain management they will trust me with this
My semester with anesthesia and surgical nursing had me focus more on pain assessment and analgesia. I got a lot of detailed information about signs of pain both in small animal, large animal and in pocket type pets. Even when an animal is receiving analgesics, they should be still assessed in pain management often. According to Thomas, Lerche & McKelvey (2011), “Pain assessment scores will decrease if analgesic therapy is effective.” Working in a research facility, I have to assess animals daily for signs of pain. By showing the study directors I can recognize and assess pain management they will trust me with this