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NUR558 - Cardiothoracic Interventional Nursing

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nursing

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit exposes the student to contemporary evidence and research in the speciality area of cardiothoracic nursing. Students will extend their current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory anatomy and physiology as they build a deeper understanding of cardiothoracic conditions that require surgical intervention. Using inquiry-based learning and case studies students will explore their influence as the registered nurse during the recovery process and promote person-centred and culturally safe care.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the USURN1 Graduate Certificate of Surgical Nursing and SCNU01 Master of Clinical Nursing.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Articulate the anatomy of the cardiac and respiratory system and discuss the underpinning pathophysiology that leads to surgical intervention.
2.	Conduct holistic and comprehensive assessment of patients that require and receive cardiothoracic surgical interventions.
3.	Critically review and apply evidence to the provision of person centred care for patients that have undergone cardiothoracic surgery.
4.	Collaboratively design and develop a culturally safe person-centred care plan.
5.	Critically analyse and justify the care provided to patients who require cardiothoracic surgery drawing on contemporary evidence.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Test (20 minutes)	10%	1,2'
2.	Case Study (3000 words)	50%	1,2,3,4,5'
3.	Professional Portfolio (equivalent 2500 words)	40%	2,3,4,5'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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