Courses & Units
Cardiovascular Nursing 3 CNA520
This unit is only available to registered nurses.
Introduction
This unit focuses on understanding the theoretical principles of caring for the person experiencing acute or chronic cardiac, cardiovascular or thoracic conditions. Students will apply their understanding of the pathophysiological nature of disease states, including clinical diagnostics, with a particular emphasis on contemporary interventional modalities for the management of acute coronary syndrome and cardiac failure. Case based learning will guide knowledge development in related cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.
Summary
| Unit name | Cardiovascular Nursing 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA520 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Jacqueline Colgan |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theories related to caring for patients with acute or chronic cardiac or cardiothoracic conditions.
- Provide evidence of the ability to critically analyse and respond to common investigations for example, cardiac catheterisations, electrocardiography, echocardiography or laboratory results using evidence-based research.
- Critically analyse the evidence-based recommendations that support nursing care of people with cardiovascular and cardiothoracic conditions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060399 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Discussion Post and Essay (40%)|Essay (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Perpetua, E.M. and Keegan, P., 2020. Cardiac Nursing. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Olson, K. ed., 2021. Oxford handbook of cardiac nursing. Oxford University Press | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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