This unit enables students to explore the speciality of cardiac nursing at an advanced undergraduate level. The content within the unit will expose students to advanced practice principles of cardiac nursing critically exploring the skills and knowledge required to provide care for cardiac patients across a range of conditions. Students will consolidate and build upon previous cardiac nursing knowledge provided in years one and two of the degree. The unit will include use of evidence base practice, ethics, critical thinking and clinical reasoning.
Unit details
Location:
Online
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HNB3217
Prerequisites
HNB3141 - Nursing and Complex Care
RBM2202 - Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 2
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Consolidate knowledge of cardiac patients and evidence based care provided; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate understanding of common interventions in the diagnosis of cardiac conditions; | ||
| 3. | Demonstrate understanding of cardiac interventions with rationales; | ||
| 4. | Consolidate medication knowledge of cardiac management and patient care; | ||
| 5. | Explain cardiac conditions across the life span; | ||
| 6. | Provide evidence of reflective practice in group discussions; | ||
| 7. | Demonstrate knowledge and skills in information literacy and academic writing. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Two (2) Online tests (60 mins each) | 20% |
| Assignment | Written Assessment ePortfolio (2000 words) | 60% |
| Other | Group Blog (1000 words total) | 20% |
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