NURSING 7151 - Cardiovascular Care
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 7151 Course Cardiovascular Care Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites NURSING 7031 Restrictions Available only to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science (Cardiac) Assessment Search strategy & synopsis, case study presentations, written exam, viva voce, clinical skills diary Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Purity Ng'etich
Purity Ngetich
Adelaide Nursing School
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, North Terrace
The 成人大片 5005
Phone: +61 8 8313 2692
email: purity.ngetich@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Outline the process of risk stratification and the assessment tools used to risk stratify patients. 2 Recognise the ethnic and racial differences in the prevalence and prognostic impact of cardiovascular disease in different populations. 3 Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of cardiovascular disorders and their comorbidities. 4 Explain the indications, physiological effects, nursing care, and complications of cardiovascular therapies. 5 Compare and contrast percutaneous intervention and surgical option for the treatment of coronary, valvular, and thoracic aortic disease. 6 Identify the barriers and explain the benefits, phases, and components to a successful cardiac rehabilitation program. 7 Explain the concepts of palliative care, and recommended strategies to improve palliative care for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease. 8 Outline and reflect upon the legal and ethical implications of disease and its management. 9 Identify and critically appraise the evidence that informs practice.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
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Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1 - 9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 - 7, 9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1 - 9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 6 - 8 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1,2, 6-9 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Herzog, E 2018, CCU Book, Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.
Lilly, LS 2021, Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, 7th edn, Wolters Klumer, Philadelphia.
Brown, DL 2019, Cardiac Intensive Care, 3rd edn, Elsevier, Philadelphia.
Recommended Resources
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay writing guides, study guides, referencing guides, TURNITIN
Online Learning
- Use of MyUni, Articulate Storyline for resource materials / lectures
- Use of announcements, discussion boards, quizzes, lecture recordings, external web-links
- Materials will be released over the semester
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered through a blended learning mode:
Up to five hours face-to-face sessions per week (on-campus) including: a blend of lectures and tutorials utilising the principles of; ‘Problem-Based Learning’.
Lectures
Lecture locations will be made available on the MyUni website. There will be Articulate storyline Lectures available on the MyUni home page as student preparation for some weeks, that students are required to review prior to attending class.
Reading
There are several prescribed texts for this course and a reading list has been compiled and made available on MyUni. For each lecture, readings have been carefully chosen. All of these required and recommended readings have been selected to optimise knowledge on the topic and so that they will continue to be of use after graduating.
Clinical Practice and Skill Acquisition
This course supplements theoretical knowledge acquisition with field based learning. Students are required to complete clinical skills and work a minimum of 300 clinical hours in their specialty setting during the semester.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The delivery mode of this course is mainly lectures (face to face or online) and tutorials on campus (up to five hours contact per week). Although attendance is not compulsory in this course, students are strongly encouraged to attend the classes. Many of the lectures and tutorials presented in this course will involve problem-based learning using real-life case studies and will have a close link to your clinical specialty.
Reading
There are several required texts for this course. Most of the Reading will be supplied to you online through MyUni. However you are strongly advised to search and read widely of each topic in this course. It is expected that you will need to invest about 24 hours per week of study to successfully complete this course. It is recommended that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester. This includes all study activities, attendance at lectures / tutorials, readings and assessments; some weeks it will be more and others less.
Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week Topic 1 Cardiovascular risk factors
Cardiovascular investigations2 Heart failures
Cardiomyopathies3 Congenital heart disease
Pulmonary hypertension4 Endocardial disease
Valvular heart disease5 Myocarditis
Pericardial disease6 Syncope
SCD & OOHCA7 Neurological dysfunction in Cardiovascular populations
Acute & chronic renal failure (inc. Contrast Nephropathy)8 Mechanical circulatory assist devices
Transplantation9 Student case presentations 10 Interventional cardiology 11 Cardiac surgery 12 Cardiac rehabilitation
Nurse-led clinics in cardiovascular care
End-of-life careSpecific Course Requirements
Clinical Practice and Skill Acquisition
This course supplements theoretical knowledge acquisition with field based learning. Students are required to complete clinical skills and work a minimum of 300 clinical hours in their specialty setting during the semester. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes Search
strategy & synopsisFormative 0% 1, 3 - 9 Case
study presentationSummative 40% 1, 3 - 9 Written
examSummative 50% 1 - 7, 9 Viva
voceSummative NGP 1 - 5, 9 Clinical
skills diarySummative 10% 1 - 5, 9 Assessment Related Requirements
Clinical Skills Diary: NGP
The assessment of skills will occur throughout the semester. Students will be assessed by the Critical Care registered nurses and/or Clinical Titleholders, with whom they work. Please refer to the information provided in the Clinical skills diaries regarding skills assessment criteria. The diaries will be graded Pass or Fail and are a hurdle requirement ie. Students' must pass this assessment to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Search Strategy & Synopsis – Formative (NGP): 1000 words. The aim of this assessment is to introduce the topic and provide a justification for the topic; outline the key points and issues to be critiqued; describe the search strategy used to source information; and include a reference list of at least 5 contemporary preliminary references.
Case study presentation – Summative (50%): 15 mins. Following on from Assessment 1 students are required to present a case study on their chosen topic to demonstrate understanding of certain key concepts associated with the course and communicate this understanding in a formal, structured way.
Written Exam – Summative (50%): 2 hours (2000 word equivalent). This assessment includes multiple choice and short answer questions and is designed to ensure summative knowledge of the course material.
Viva voce – Summative (NGP): 30 mins. This examination will test the student's ability to apply evidence-based knowledge and critical thinking in a leadership capacity with a view to formulating an appropriate plan of care for a patient and then appropriately respond to patient deterioration . The examination will cover knowledge taught in Cardiovascular Care and will be approximately 30 minutes long.
Clinical Skills Diary - (NGP). The assessment of skills will occur throughout the semester. Students will be assessed by the critical care registered nurses and clinical titleholders in their workplace. Please refer to the information provided in the Clinical skills record. A series of mandatory clinical skills must be completed in order to pass.
Submission
Assessments, unless otherwise stated in your Study guide, are to be submitted electronically via Assignments in MyUni on the due date identified in this Study guide. Instructions for assignment submission are available for all students under Tutorials at
Turnitin is used to submit all assignments in this course. Turnitin is a plagiarism software tool that enables the student to identify any matching text before final submission. An assessment submitted via MyUni must be submitted as a .doc, .docx or .rtf file. If submitting a PowerPoint presentation for marking, the .ppt or .pptx must be submitted as .pdf file. It is also important to submit
your file under your name, such as surname.firstname. MyUni stamps all the other details against your filename once you submit your assessment.
Clinical Skills Diaries should be submitted in person to the students' respective Course Coordinator by 1630hrs on or before the due
date.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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