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Cardiovascular Nursing 2 unit (CNA519)

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Introduction

In this unit students will demonstrate their ability to care for patients with acute or chronic cardiac, cardiovascular or thoracic conditions. Nursing clinical decision making is explored as related to the assessment and management of a broad spectrum of related cardiac, cardiovascular or thoracic conditions. Students will be expected to enhance their knowledge and skill development through the implementation of a learning contract activity that enhances scope of practice. A particular emphasis in this unit will be placed on the physiological monitoring and diagnostic processes that support cardiac, cardiovascular and thoracic care.

Summary

Unit name Cardiovascular Nursing 2
Unit code CNA519
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Nursing
Discipline Nursing
Coordinator Mrs Michelle Talbot
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 06/07/2026 28/07/2026 31/08/2026 25/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Provide appropriate clinical decisions based upon an integrated assessment of the patient with acute or chronic cardiac or cardiothoracic conditions, which includes electrocardiographic or laboratory analysis.
  • Provide evidence of the ability to initiate early intervention during patient deterioration using a range of analytical skills.
  • Provide evidence of the ability to care for patients receiving advanced physiological support.
  • Provide education to patients with chronic cardiac or cardiovascular conditions.
  • A clinical portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge, skills and ability to critically reflect upon your practice and knowledge in emergent situations.

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 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $3,178.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.

Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times per semester. 

AssessmentPatient or Client Teaching Episode (20%)|Clinical Portfolio (40%)|Online discussion and final submission (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Recommended 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

Available as ebooks in UTAS library
Jennings, C., Astin, F., Fitzsimons, D., Lambrinou, E., Neubeck, L., & Thompson, D. R. (Eds.). (2021). ESC textbook of cardiovascular nursing (Online ed.). Oxford University Press.
Olson, K. (Ed.).( 2021). Oxford handbook of cardiac nursing (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Perpetua, E.M., &Keegan, P., (2021). Cardiac Nursing (7th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Recommended 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.
 

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