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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Foundations of Cardiac Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU3776 | Version | 8 |
| Created | December 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | SCQF Points | 30 | |
| Amended | January 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a foundation in cardiac nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explore the concept of holism as applied to cardiac nursing. |
| 2 | Examine the pathophysiology of cardiac disease. |
| 3 | Explain the diagostic and monitoring procedures commonly encountered in cardiac care. |
| 4 | Discuss a range of treatment modalities for cardiac disease. |
| 5 | Demonstrate competence in caring for the individual with cardiac disease. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Acute myocardial infarction; Acute coronary syndromes; Valve disease; Heart failure; Rhythm recognition; ECGs; Diagnostic tests; Invasive monitoring; Non-invasive monitoring; Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy; Thrombolytic therapy; Resuscitation; Pacing; Chest drains; Pharmacology; Inotropic support; Respiratory support; Cardiac surgery; Pain management; Wound management; Fluid management; Rehabilitation; Psychological support. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered through a series of clinically based tutorials and a period of supervised clinical practice in a range of cardiac specialities. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 250 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Clinical Learning Portfolio | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = Demonstration of a range of evidence through the compilation of a Clinical Learning Portfolio and achievement of competencies. C2 = Multiple choice and short answer examination. Students are required to pass both assessment components for module award. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1=Pass C2=A |
| B | C1=Pass C2=B |
| C | C1=Pass C2=C |
| D | C1=Pass C2=D |
| E | A Fail and/or E grade in any component |
| F | A Fail and/or F grade in any component |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DARVILL, A., STEPHENS, M. and LEIGH, J., 2022. Transition to nursing practice - from student to registered nurse. London: Sage Publishing. |
| 2 | ELLENBOGEN, K.A. and KASZALA, K., 2020. Cardiac pacing and ICDs. 7th ed. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. |
| 3 | OLSEN, K., 2014. Oxford handbook of cardiac nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | ROWLANDS, A. and SARGENT, A., 2019. The ECG workbook. 4th ed. Keswick: M&K Publishing. |