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Advanced cardiac nursing care

NUR5302

Synopsis

In this unit you will build on and extend upon your knowledge and skills that have been gained from previous studies. The aim of this unit is to develop advanced knowledge and practice skills when caring for patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions.
You will learn about evidence-based management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This will include nursing care in relation to advanced monitoring and therapeutics, surgical and other procedural interventions, structural heart disease, complex arrhythmias, and culturally diverse and priority populations.
You will practice and exemplify leadership and teamwork skills as a cardiac nurse. 

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
12
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (1)

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Offerings (1)

  • Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE