Cardiac Care on the Web

Cardiac Care on the Web

Distance Education

This initiative is an opportunity for registered nurses to achieve specialty training, prepare for accreditation opportunities, and acquire university-level credits with Laurentian University's Post-RN degree program. Including twelve (12) stand alone one-credit courses, this learning experience is web-based and facilitates independent learning.

Course Descriptions

NURS 2308 - Philosophy of Cardiac Nursing

This course outlines Laurentian University's philosophy of nursing as it pertains to cardiac nursing.

NURS 2318 - Nursing Health Assessment of the Cardiac Client

This course addresses important health assessment and interview techniques for the cardiac client.

NURS 2338 - Epidemiology in Cardiac Care

Epidemiological concepts related to cardiac care are the focus of this course. Emerging trends and current geographic patterns will be examined.

NURS 2348 - Diagnostic Tools

This course studies the various cardiovascular diagnostic tools available to health practitioners.

NURS 2358 - Pharmacology in Cardiac Care

The focus of this course is the role of pharmacology in promoting and maintaining wellness for cardiovascular clients.

NURS 2368 - Haemodynamics

Understanding haemodynamics and the care of the client requiring haemodynamic monitoring comprise the focus of this course.

NURS 2378 - Care of the Client with Heart Disease

This course utilizes a case study approach to facilitate understanding of the nursing care involved in caring for clients suffering from various degrees of heart disease.

NURS 2388 - Care of the Client with Arrhythmia

Care of clients with a variety of arrhythmias is the focus of this course. A case study approach will be utilized.

NURS 2398 - Care of the Client Requiring Interventions

This course focuses on health promotion and interventions as they facilitate cardiac health.

NURS 2408 - Care of the Client with Chronic Cardiac Problems

The complex care of the client with chronic cardiac health problems is the focus of this course.

NURS 2418 - Putting It All Together: Part 1

This course examines case studies involving cardiac health. The learner will be challenged to formulate therapeutic nursing interventions. Pre-requisites: NURS 2308 and four of: NURS 2318, 2338, 2348, 2358, 2368, 2378, 2388, 2398, 2408 within Cardiac Care on the Web.

NURS 2428 - Putting It All Together: Part 2 (Integrated Virtual Practicum)

This course examines increasingly complex case studies involving cardiac health. The learner will be challenged to utilize theory from a variety of courses as a basis for therapeutic nursing interventions. Pre-requisite: NURS 2418

Further Information

To learn more about the Cardiac Care on the Web initiative, contact:

The Centre for Continuing Education
Laurentian University
Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 2C6

Telephone: (705) 673-6569
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Email: cce_L@laurentian.ca
Website: http://cce.laurentian.ca

 

 
 
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