Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
6 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
12 x 3-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
12 x 3-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCACNGCD-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Cardiac)
1a Admission into GDPNGCD-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiac)
1b Admission into GCACNG-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
1c Admission into MNGCD-Master of Nursing (Cardiac)
1d Admission into GCACNGMH-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Mental Health)
1e Admission into GDPNGAC-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Acute Care)
1f Admission into GDPNGMH-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)
1g Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
1h Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1i Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1j Admission into MNGEN-Master of Nursing (Emergency)
1k Admission into MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
1l Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
1m Admission into MNG/CCC-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework and Clinical)
1n Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n))
1a Admission into GDPNGCD-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiac)
1b Admission into GCACNG-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
1c Admission into MNGCD-Master of Nursing (Cardiac)
1d Admission into GCACNGMH-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Mental Health)
1e Admission into GDPNGAC-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Acute Care)
1f Admission into GDPNGMH-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)
1g Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
1h Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1i Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1j Admission into MNGEN-Master of Nursing (Emergency)
1k Admission into MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
1l Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
1m Admission into MNG/CCC-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework and Clinical)
1n Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n))
Assessment
Assignment(s); Tests.
Topic description
In this topic students will develop specialised knowledge through critical exploration of evidence-based principles and practices in nursing that underpin acute cardiovascular conditions and associated nursing care.
Educational aims
The aim of this topic is for students to develop a critical exploration of the evidence based principles and practices related to specialised nursing care required for people across the lifespan with acute cardiovascular conditions.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be expected to be able to:
- Critically analyse and discuss the role and responsibilities of the registered nurse in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease
- Analyse and explain potential physical, psychological and psychosocial implications experienced by patients with cardiovascular conditions and their families/significant others
- Critically evaluate and synthesise the best available evidence and relevant professional standards for planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for people with cardiovascular conditions
- Analyse and explain the best practice treatment and management options, including pharmacology, for patients with cardiovascular conditions
- Justify the person-centred, holistic approach required to assist individuals and their families/significant others in the prevention, recovery and management of cardiac conditions
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
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