NUR5300 Foundations of cardiac nursing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5300 Foundations of cardiac nursing is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5300
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5300
No unit lists NUR5300 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6031 (Cardiac nursing specialisation). Must be working at least 0.6 FTE in a cardiac setting.
Overview
Cardiac nursing requires specialised skills and understanding of cardiac care, pathophysiology, and management. This unit provides an introduction to advanced cardiac nursing principles and practice. You will develop skills to care for cardiac patients using a holistic approach. Key factors associated with managing risks and providing evidence-based care to cardiac patients across their journeys from initial presentation to recovery will be explored. Your study will include the care and management of patients with cardiac conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and haemodynamic compromise. The unit will include study of relevant technology and assessment systems used in patient care and management. Examination of the role of nurses in different contexts of cardiac nursing will also be investigated; including working within the multidisciplinary team and the provision of quality care to cardiac patients who have varying needs.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Pre-learning quiz (30 mins)10%
- Assessment task 2: Case Study (3,000 words)40%
- Assessment task 3: Online quizzes (4 x non-invigilated quizzes 2.5% each)10%
- Assessment task 4: Written examination (Invigilated 2 hours and 10 mins)Competency hurdle40%
- Assessment task 5: Clinical competency (5 x competency assessments - Pass/Fail)-
- Assessment task 6: Clinical performance appraisal (Pass/Fail)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply advanced nursing skills to the role and work of cardiac nursing, in accordance with Australian cardiac nursing standards.
- 2
Apply advanced clinical reasoning related to the nursing management of patients with cardiac conditions.
- 3
Plan, implement and evaluate care for cardiac patients based on best evidence.
- 4
Engage in therapeutic communication with patients and their families.
- 5
Demonstrate professional communication at an advanced level with members of the multi-disciplinary team who are involved in cardiac care.
- 6
Explain nursing practice relative to the pathophysiology of cardiac conditions for which patients require care.
- 7
Explore and evaluate the clinical application of nursing research and theoretical literature to selected problems related to cardiac care.
- 8
Propose nursing management strategies for a range of typical patient journeys in and out of the cardiac nursing contexts.
- 9
Critically analyse government and organisational policies that underpin cardiac care in the Australian healthcare context.
- 10
Reflect on clinical practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Australian Cardiovascular Nursing.
- 11
Develop and role model leadership and management in cardiac nursing.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials35 hours
A total of 24 hours teaching directed and student directed study/week including online learning activities and tutorials.
Refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Fieldwork: Students must be working a minimum 3 days per week in a cardiac healthcare setting.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Carley Davies
- Chief Examiners
- Brendan MacDonald
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5300?
NUR5300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5300 offered?
In 2022, NUR5300 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is NUR5300?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUR5300 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.