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NU7532: Advanced Nursing Management of a Patient with Electro-physiological dysfunction (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

  • Employ the most recent evidence to demonstrate an in-depth specialist nursing knowledge and care of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular illness.
  • Critique the importance of patient-centred care and holistic approaches to cardiovascular recovery.
  • Interpret & critically examine assessment results and data using appropriate supportive research to determine planned care
  • Utilize current evidence in in supporting the patient living with cardiovascular  illness
  • Critically examine the role of the specialist nurse in relation to supporting self-management and lifestyle modification.
  • Critically discuss the role of the nurse in facilitating and maintaining an environment which promotes patient dignity and respect throughout the life cycle continuum.
  • Demonstrate an ability to partake in an informed debate pertaining to evidence-based practice.

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

The management of patients with cardiovascular care requirements is complex and diverse. Nurses who provide expert nursing care to patients with cardiovascular-related conditions must possess the necessary skills and competence to do so, while continuing to develop their own professional practice. This module aims to expand the student's understanding & knowledge of acute and chronic cardiovascular illness. Students will examine best practice in relation to cardiovascular care with specific attention given to the care of the deteriorating patient. The student is encouraged to adopt an holistic and person-centred approach to care and to consider the impact of psychosocial issues on cardiovascular health as well as those emanating from cardiovascular illness.