Unique and interesting case management scenarios are encouraged for submission. There is no limitation as to the species or the specific scenario. Ideal case presentations may originate from one of the Internal Medicine subcategories.

They include small and large animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

2.         Ideally, guest lecturers have little to no lecture experience. We wish to make this a learning experience for those individuals that might be considering lecturing in the future.

3.         Candidates should be certified veterinary technicians (CVT, LVT, AHT, RVT). All cases must first be assessed by a licensed DVM or if applicable a board certified specialist (ACVIM, ACVECC).  The individual or assessor is required to initially ensure the quality of the case report being submitted

4.         Candidates who are selected to present at ACVIM will be assigned a mentor to assist in final preparation of the case for presentation if an internal mentor is not available.

5.                  Please submit a 1 – 2 page synopsis of the case using the following outline:

a.       Introduction (including the unique or interesting aspect of the case)

b.      Synopsis of the case should follow a standard outline where applicable:

                                                  i.      Signalment

                                                ii.      Presenting complaint

                                              iii.      Initial assessment

                                              iv.      Vital signs, physical findings

                                                v.      Nursing care treatment plan

                                              vi.      Nursing care progress

                                            vii.      Final Outcome

c.       Discussion: Should center around specific nursing care assessment, intervention, nursing care plan, as they pertain to the case being presented

d.      Conclusion: Should also include key nursing care points learned from the case, special skills and/or specialized monitoring equipment utilized during the case management

6.         Presentation format should be similar as the synopsis submission. Presentations are limited to a total of 15 minutes each: 10 – 12 minutes for presentation with
3 - 5 minutes permitted for questions from the audience. Each presentation will be timed so that all case reports can be presented in the allotted time.

7.         A computer generated projection is suggested and a laptop will be provided. The set up time and proper functioning of the computer program is the responsibility of the presenter. The case report moderator will meet you before your presentation and pre-load your presentation on the desktop of the computer.

8.         Each case report will be evaluated by independent individuals and an award will be given to the overall best presentation. Evaluation guidelines will include the unique qualities of the case, the actual presentation quality, ability to present within the allotted time frame and response to questions to the audience.

9.         The criteria to evaluate the content of the case will be:

The case exemplifies the use and application of high degree of veterinary nursing skills and assessment.

The case demonstrates that positive patient outcome was in part linked to nursing care provided.

Please submit the 1 – 2 page case synopsis to:

Kimberly Baldwin, LVT, VTS, ECC

Manager of Nursing Services

Cornell University

Box 35

Ithaca, NY 14883

Tel: (607) 253- 3238

Fax: (607) 253-3788

Email Address: kab28@cornell.edu

Please include the primary authors name, address, and contact information (phone number, email address) All applicants must also submit their title, type of practice employed in and place of employment.

Deadline for submission is April 4th, 2008

The authors of all case reports that are accepted will be notified by April 18th, 2008