NUR5322 Interventional cardiology nursing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5322 Interventional cardiology nursing is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5322
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5322
No unit lists NUR5322 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6031 or M6006.
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the highly specialised area of interventional cardiology nursing, in order to care for a diverse cohort of patients, who range from low acuity to critically ill, and requiring life-saving interventions. As a nurse who may work in this area, you require specific cardiac knowledge to provide safe and holistic care to patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures.
In this unit, as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will also develop the knowledge that will enable you to provide support and education for patients in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory and their significant others. You will also develop the skills required to manage the patient at all stages of their catheterisation laboratory journey; understanding and managing interventional equipment, and provide advanced nursing practice in this unique nursing setting.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Case study analysis (2,000 words)Written45%
- Educational plan (1,500 words) and presentation (15 mins)Presentation55%
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
Apply advanced nursing practice knowledge to the role and work of interventional cardiology nursing.
- 2
Discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac conditions associated with interventional cardiology.
- 3
Assess, plan and analyse the case of culturally diverse patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures.
- 4
Review and critique the evidence-based practice underpinning selected interventional cardiology procedures or conditions.
- 5
Propose ways in which interventional cardiology nurses can contribute to teamwork and leadership within the context of the catheterisation laboratory environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Carley Davies
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Carley Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5322?
NUR5322 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5322 offered?
In 2026, NUR5322 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5322 have an exam?
No. NUR5322 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.