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

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  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%
To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must achieve an aggregate score of 50%.

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