TRANSITION TO CARDIAC NURSING
NSM4TCN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in acute cardiac nursing contexts. This subject will cover topics such as electrocardiography, arrhythmia interpretation and management, the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute coronary syndromes, and acute respiratory failure. You will also be expected to complete a range of clinical competencies through this course. At the completion of this subject you will be able to make independent judgements; develop relevant nursing plans, implement and evaluate practice, and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the acute cardiac setting. Throughout this subject you will be provided the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. The subject is delivered via a blended online mode comprising of learning modules and a limited number of on-campus workshops and supported by an appropriate clinical practicum.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Steve Nelson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HMN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: As per course entry requirements the student must be employed 2 days/week throughout semester in their area of specialty.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
ACCCNs Critical Care Nursing
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Aitken, L., Marshall, A. & Chaboyer, W.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 3rd ed
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Goldberger's clinical electrocardiography: a simplified approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Goldberger, A.L., Goldberger, Z.D. & Shvilkin, A.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: 9th ed
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Pathophysiology of heart disease: a collaborative project of medical students and faculty
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lilly, L. S.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 6th ed
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Huszar's ECG and 12-lead interpretation
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Huszar, R., & Wesley, K.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: 5th ed
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Coronary care manual
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Thompson, P.L.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 2nd Ed
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Steve Nelson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 96.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
1 day per week throughout semester time spent in the clinical setting.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2500-word equivalent case presentation, using specified mediaContains two parts:Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000-word equivalentPart B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words (Part B will include a pre-submission component early in the semester to facilitate early formative feedback) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5-hour examination (1500-word equivalent)Hurdle Requirement. Students must achieve a pass mark for this assessment in order to pass the subject as it will assess their knowledge regarding professional practice in their specialty area | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Clinical appraisal (1000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject as their professional practice will be assessed in the clinical environment. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |