CARDIAC SPECIALIST PRACTICE

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Overview

In this subject, you will focus on complex scenarios that require an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a multifaceted situation relevant to Cardiac Care nursing. This subject enables you to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice. You will be able to make high level independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. You will continue to refine and develop your academic skills to undertake further studies at more advanced levels in you specialty.

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Subject coordinator

Steve Nelson

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - CCU book

Recommended - Book - ACCCN’s critical care nursing

Prescribed - Book - Huszar's ECG and 12-lead interpretation (6th ed.). China: Elsevier.

Recommended - Book - Critical care nursing: diagnosis and management

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

192 hours

Location of work based learning:Metro

Work based learning additional requirements:

Also WBL in Domestic – rural (at Regional Hospitals)

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Synthesise advanced knowledge to manage complex situations in cardiac care nursing

Construct independent judgements informed by specialty knowledge and skills to develop a person-centered plan of care in cardiac care nursing

Execute effective interprofessional leadership and communication skills, to optimise patient care

Critically evaluate and apply current evidence to inform best-practice in the cardiac care setting

Learning activities

The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and a limited number of on-campus workshops or equivalent online virtual classrooms. Both are supported by appropriate clinical practicum.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMN, HM008

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