Online
You must be employed in an appropriate clinical setting to undertake this unit.
Introduction
This unit explores integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. Unit content is delivered online and designed to be experiential and practice focused. The unit aims to develop a strong nursing foundation that is required to assess the patient with acute or chronic cardiovascular conditions, plan and prioritise management, applying the theoretical concepts of CNA772.
Summary
| Unit name | Cardiovascular Nursing 1 |
| Unit code | CNA540 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Jacqueline Colgan |
| 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 | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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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 |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the anatomy & physiology underpinning cardiovascular conditions as applied to the context of nursing practice.
- Perform the required skills when caring for the person with an acute or chronic cardiovascular condition, including integrated assessment, therapeutic monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the patient.
- Critically analyse and justify the nursing care provided to cardiovascular patients using an evidence-based framework
Fee Information
Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.
Teaching
| Assessment | Essay (50%)|Practice Profile (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | 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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