NURS8745 Acute Cardiovascular Care (PEP)

Dr Tracey Giles

2016

4.5

10 x 8-hour clinical placements per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester

1 Admission into GCACNGCD-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Cardiac)
1a Admission into GDPNGCD-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiac)
1b Admission into MNGCD-Master of Nursing (Cardiac)
2 2 of NURS8740, NURS8741
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2)

NURS8744 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Assignments; Placement

In this topic students will develop specialised knowledge and advanced clinical skills for nursing adults with acute cardiovascular conditions.

The aim of this topic is for students to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills to care for adults with acute cardiovascular conditions.

On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

explain the aetiology, pathophysiology underpinning the assessment and management of common acute cardiac conditions
analyse and interpret the results of diagnostic testing and monitoring used for patients with acute cardiovascular conditions (including advanced rhythm interpretation) and explain the clinical significance of the results
analyse, evaluate and discuss the appropriate use of different medical and surgical interventions in the management of different acute cardiovascular conditions
synthesize and applythe best available evidence for planning and implementation of nursing care for adults with acute cardiac conditions
identify potential physical and emotional issues that are faced by acute cardiac patients and their families

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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