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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Cardivascular Health Management for Nurses
Module Code NS430
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Sean Duffy
Semester 2: Sean Duffy
Autumn: Sean Duffy
Module TeacherSean Duffy
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module aims to increase the students understanding of the nursing management of persons with cardiovascular conditions and build on current knowledge and experience.

Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse the bio-psychosocial and environmental factors influencing the cardiovascular health of an individual.
2. Examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease
3. Evaluate the important aspects of cardiac nursing such as: clinical assessment, treatment and management of care in a variety of settings, the role of continuity of care, and self management for patients with cardiac disease.
4. Evaluate the key issues underpinning national policy in cardiovascular health.
5. Analyse the role of the nurse in the primary care setting in the management of patients/clients with cardiovascular health needs within the context of the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice (An Bord Altranais 2000).
6. Apply the principles of research and audit to the nursing care of individuals with cardiovascular healthcare needs.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture12No Description
Tutorial0as advised
Independent learning time113student self directed work
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease.
incidence; morbidity; mortality; risk factors. Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system; pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease. Overview of cardiovascular disease and management approaches.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • 1: 0, Indicative Reading List: Handler, C. (2004) Cardiology in primary care. London: Radcliffe Medical Press. (Recommended Text book) Taylor, G. (2003) Primary Care Cardiology. U.K: Blackwell Science Dunn, H. (2006) Cardiovascular Problems. U.K. Ox,
Other Resources
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SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS430
Date of Last Revision02-NOV-10
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