Unit Outline

This unit explores integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. Unit content is delivered online and designed to be experiential and practice focused. The unit aims to develop a strong nursing foundation that is required to assess the patient with acute or chronic cardiovascular conditions, plan and prioritise management, applying the theoretical concepts of CNA772.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain the anatomy & physiology underpinning cardiovascular conditions as applied to the context of nursing practice.
2.	Perform the required skills when caring for the person with an acute or chronic cardiovascular condition, including integrated assessment, therapeutic monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the patient.
3.	Critically analyse and justify the nursing care provided to cardiovascular patients using an evidence-based framework

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Alterations to content, lectures and assessments have been made to this unit since last delivered in 2023.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Essay	Week 6	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Practice Profile	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Essay

Task Description:

The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate a clear understanding of the evidence-based nursing management of cardiovascular patients, with expansion and justification of the management provided as indicated by evidence-based findings

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrate and compare evidenced based literature throughout to support the discussion.	LO1
2	Critically analyse an appropriate topic related to contemporary cardiovascular nursing practice.	LO2
3	Reflect critically upon nursing practice related to the topic and propose recommendations for future practice.	LO3
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Practice Profile

Task Description:

This assessment consists of discrete activities that explores current practice standards for nurses working in cardiovascular settings. This practice profile reflects your personal and professional development in assessing, planning and managing cardiovascular nursing care over the semester.

Task Length:

2000 words equivalent

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Actively participates in the discussion in the allocated timeframe and engages respectfully with the group in relation to your allocated topic.	LO2
2	Articulate and reflect on clinical decision making based upon advanced knowledge in pathophysiology critical analysis.	LO1, LO3
3	Accurately diagnoses the ECG reading and includes an overview of management which is evidence based.	LO2
4	Complete required clinical skills assessments based on the rating skill provided validated by in practice clinical skill assessor or equivalent.	LO2
5	Actively seek feedback from senior colleagues in practice and reflect upon how this could enhance cardiovascular nursing practice.	LO3
6	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.