Launceston
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 2020
| Unit name | Cardiovascular Nursing 3 |
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| Unit code | CNA520 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Jacqueline Colgan |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully online |
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| Assessment | Online activity (1500 words) 40%, Essay (2500 words) 60% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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