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 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5300
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5300
1 unit list NUR5300 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 knowledge and advanced clinical skills essential to work in a variety of specialist cardiac settings. In this unit you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiovascular disease, associated respiratory conditions and comorbidities. This unit will enable you to develop specialist cardiac nursing knowledge and clinical skills to provide comprehensive person-centred, evidence-based care. You will also further develop your teamwork and leadership skills in the practice of cardiac nursing.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Concept map (1500-word equivalent)Artefact25%
- Case Study (3000 words)Written40%
- Final scheduled assessment (Examination) (2 hours 10 minutes)Examination35%
- Clinical PortfolioWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Practice professionally at a minimum standard in accordance with the Practice Standards for Australian Cardiovascular Nursing
- 2
Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular disease
- 3
Analyse cardiovascular risk factors for diverse populations.
- 4
Identify and interpret assessment data to prioritise therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing cardiovascular disease
- 5
Formulate and implement complex care provided to a patient with cardiovascular disease and evaluate outcomes.
- 6
Apply evidence-based practice in the provision of cardiac nursing care.
- 7
Appraise how teamwork and leadership skills can support the role of the cardiac nurse.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials35 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lisa Chen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lisa Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5300?
NUR5300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR5300?
NUR5300 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR5302.
When is NUR5300 offered?
In 2026, NUR5300 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUR5300 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.