Nursing Advanced Course

The online cardiac surgical nursing course is a practical guide to cardiac surgical nursing on the ITU and the ward (‘floor’). It has been designed by a group of cardiac surgical nurses and surgeons from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the US. It is delivered in a video-lecture style with multiple Q and A sessions throughout lecture series so that you can test your new knowledge as you go.

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Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Introduction
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Basics
Open to view video.  |  33 minutes
Open to view video.  |  33 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Anatomy
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  6/10 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  6/10 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Cardiac Physiology
13 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/13 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
13 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/13 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Pathology
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/11 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/11 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Pathophysiology
14 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/14 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
14 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  8/14 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Cardiac Surgery
Open to view video.  |  8 minutes
Open to view video.  |  8 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Pre-op Decision Making
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  1/2 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  1/2 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Pre-op Assessment
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Preoperative Assessment
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  2/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  2/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Percutaneous Intervention
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Percutaneous Intervention
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: TAVI
Open to view video.  |  7 minutes
Open to view video.  |  7 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: TAVI
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Operative Surgery
Open to view video.  |  51 minutes
Open to view video.  |  51 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Cardiac Surgery
44 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  35/44 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
44 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  35/44 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Normal Patient Progression
Open to view video.  |  13 minutes
Open to view video.  |  13 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Abnormal Patient Progression
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Normal and Abnormal Patient Progression
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/5 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Treating the Sick
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Treating the Sick Cardiac Surgery Patient
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Arrival at ICU
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Arrival at ICU
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/4 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  3/4 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Recognizing and Responding to Deteriation
Open to view video.  |  32 minutes
Open to view video.  |  32 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Recognizing and Responding to Deterioration
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Airway Management, Ventilation and Weaning
Open to view video.  |  42 minutes
Open to view video.  |  42 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Airway and Ventilation
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: IABP
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: IABP Nursing
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: IABP
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Renal Replacement Therapy
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Renal Replacement Therapy
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Nitric Oxide
Open to view video.  |  9 minutes
Open to view video.  |  9 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Nitric Oxide
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Chest Drain Management
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Chest Drain Management
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Pressure Area Care
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Pressure Area Care
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Wound Care
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Wound Care
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Inotropes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Inotropes
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Fluid Replacement
Open to view video.  |  2 minutes
Open to view video.  |  2 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Fluid Replacement
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Cardiac Advanced Life Support
Open to view video.  |  17 minutes
Open to view video.  |  17 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Cardiac Advanced Life Support
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Pacing
Open to view video.  |  35 minutes
Open to view video.  |  35 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Pacing
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  2/4 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  2/4 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Sedation
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Sedation
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Analgesia Post Cardiac Surgery
Open to view video.  |  11 minutes
Open to view video.  |  11 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Analgesia Post Surgery
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Physiotherapy
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Physiotherapy
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Delerium
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Delerium
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Hypertension
Open to view video.  |  3 minutes
Open to view video.  |  3 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Hypertension
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Cardiac Rehabilitation
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Psychological Care
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Psychological Care
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Cultural Safety
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Cultural Safety
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Death and Dying
Open to view video.  |  17 minutes
Open to view video.  |  17 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Death and Dying
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Discharging Patients to a Lower Acuity
Open to view video.  |  15 minutes
Open to view video.  |  15 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Discharging Patients to Lower Acuity
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Post Operative Ward Care
Open to view video.  |  7 minutes
Open to view video.  |  7 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Post-op Ward Care
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Drugs on the Ward
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Drugs on the Ward
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Module: Medications
Open to view video.  |  31 minutes
Open to view video.  |  31 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Medications
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Home Discharge
Open to view video.  |  4 minutes
Open to view video.  |  4 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Home Discharge
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Evaluation of ECGs
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Evaluation of ECGs
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Module: Blood Gases
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Blood Gases
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Evaluation of CXRs
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Evaluation of CXRs
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Removal of Chest Drains
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Removal of Chest Drains
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Module: Arterial Line Insertion
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Arterial Line Insertion
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  1/2 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  20 minute limit  |  1/2 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
Cardiac Nursing Module: CVP Insertion
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Open to view video.  |  5 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: CVP Insertion
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Removal of Pacing Wires
Open to view video.  |  4 minutes
Open to view video.  |  4 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Removal of Pacing Wires
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Cardiac Output Monitoring
Open to view video.  |  8 minutes
Open to view video.  |  8 minutes
Cardiac Nursing Module: Complete Nutrition
Open to view video.  |  18 minutes
Open to view video.  |  18 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Complete Nutrition
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Complete RRT Care
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Open to view video.  |  10 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Complete RRT Care
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Cardiac Nursing Module: Action Plans
Open to view video.  |  30 minutes
Open to view video.  |  30 minutes
Cardiac Surgery Nursing Quiz: Action Plans
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
0 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/0 points to pass
Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available