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NUR5300 · Foundations of cardiac nursing
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Cardiac nursing requires specialised knowledge and advanced clinical skills essential to work in a variety of specialist cardiac settings. In this unit you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiovascular disease, associated respiratory conditions and comorbidities. This unit will enable you to develop specialist cardiac nursing knowledge and clinical skills to provide comprehensive person-centred, evidence-based care. You will also further develop your teamwork and leadership skills in the practice of cardiac nursing.
Areas of study: M6031 – Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing (Cardiac Nursing Specialisation)
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concept map (1500-word equivalent) | Artefact | 25% | — |
| 2 | Case Study (3000 words) | Written | 40% | — |
| 3 | Final scheduled assessment (Examination) (2 hours 10 minutes) | Examination | 35% | — |
| 4 | Clinical Portfolio | Work integrated | — | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Practice professionally at a minimum standard in accordance with the Practice Standards for Australian Cardiovascular Nursing
- Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular disease
- Analyse cardiovascular risk factors for diverse populations.
- Identify and interpret assessment data to prioritise therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing cardiovascular disease
- Formulate and implement complex care provided to a patient with cardiovascular disease and evaluate outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based practice in the provision of cardiac nursing care.
- Appraise how teamwork and leadership skills can support the role of the cardiac nurse.
Workload
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 35 hours |
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