NMHS31850 CPD CardiovascularNursing MMUH

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module is designed to provide students with the theoretical foundation and clinical practice skills for entry into cardiovascular nursing. This module aims to provide students with the specialist theoretical knowledge which underpins clinical practice in the nursing care of the person with Cardiovascular Disease. The module also aims to facilitate the student in their continued professional development, within their specific role as a cardiovascular nurse, with particular emphasis on patient-centeredness, patient safety, professional accountability and the requirement for effective communication inclusive of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and their families.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module the student will:
1. Further develop prior knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart, electrophysiology of the ECG and risk factors of cardiovascular dysfunction and apply this knowledge to the nursing care of the person with ischaemic heart disease, arrhythmias, and conduction disturbances.
2. Using a systematic approach, correctly interpret 12 lead ECGs in those presenting with acute coronary syndromes and in the interpretation of changes in ECG that relate to response to treatments received.
3. Drawing on published evidence and nursing theory, analyse the holistic nursing care of persons with: (1) arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (2) acute coronary syndromes (3) inflammatory heart disease (4) hypertension (5) heart failure.
4. Distinguish the evidence-based patient education for patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes, for persons with hypertension, undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiac surgery and those receiving devices for arrhythmia and conduction disturbances.
5. Develop an understanding of adult congenital heart disease.

Indicative Module Content:

Cardiac disease and treatment related complications

Nursing assessment and management in CVD

Physical and psychosocial support of patients with CVD

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

40
Tutorial

20
Practical

20
Autonomous Student Learning

170
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, practical skills workshops, clinical placement, individual feedback 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Registered General Nurse with minimum 12 months recent clinical practice experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours clinical experience with the Acute Cardiology Unit per month for the duration of the module (20 weeks).


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students shall receive feedback on all assessments associated with the Cardiovascular Nursing CPD programme. The purpose of feedback is the promotion of learning for the student. Feedback should be clear, understandable and be structured around goals, criteria and standards. Feedback can be in oral or written form, formal or informal. Students are responsible for engaging with feedback and applying consideration to the feedback given on their work. Feedback shall be given no later than twenty working days after the deadline for assessment submission, except work that is submitted late.

Name Role
Niamh Cleary Tutor