CNS6531

Cardiac nursing 1

Mr D Glanville

6 points · 24 hours theory · 120 hours clinical · Second semester · MMC Clayton

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student-driven activities, this subject should enable students to develop a knowledge base of the various manifestations of cardiac health breakdown, including methods of assessments and intervention; explore the effects of cardiac health breakdown to the client, and develop strategies for client adjustment; develop the skills and knowledge to competently and independently intervene in life-threatening health crisis situations; explore various non-medical therapies in relation to cardiac health breakdown, and adapt them to the technological environment; demonstrate an increasing knowledge of therapeutic agents in terms of relevant legislation and safe nursing practice; employ critical thinking to discriminate between various nursing practices and therapeutic interventions; demonstrate adaptability and accommodation to change and the ability to initiate change and development in cardiovascular nursing practice.

Synopsis The student is introduced to the fundamental practices and principles of cardiac nursing. Areas of study include detailed examination of the specific assessment and nursing interventions utilised to deliver the technological and humanistic aspect of care. Analysis of the role of the nurse in facilitating patient lifestyle adjustment will be undertaken.

Assessment Clinical performance standards, written tests.

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