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NURS11158 - Evidence Informed Nursing Practice

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Unit Profile Correction added on 09-09-19

HD 85-100%	D 75-84%	C 65-74%	P 50-64%	F <50%	Marks
Structure -15%
Excellent presentation of assignment of assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font. Cover page included. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (7.5%)	Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font. Cover page included. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, Cover page included. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. Cover page included. 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	< Poorly presented assignment, either double spacing or 12-point font not used. Cover page not included. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	/15
Organisation and structure are clear and easy to follow. Supporting literature is clearly integrated. Adheres to prescribed word count. (7.5%)	Organisation and structure are mostly clear. Supporting literature is used appropriately. Adheres to prescribed word count.	Organisation and structure are appropriate. Minimal omissions in integration to supporting literature. Adheres to prescribed word count.	Organisation and structure allow misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Frequent omissions in integration to supporting literature. Adheres to prescribed word count.	Organisation and structure detract from the meaning of the content. Little to no integration to supporting literature. Does not adhere to prescribed word count.	/15
Approach and Argument (70%)
Content is clearly relevant to the topic. The approach comprehensively answers the question and the argument proceeds logically. Comprehensively and skilfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. (30%)	Content is relevant to the topic; the approach clearly answers the question and the argument proceeds logically. Thoughtfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.	Content is appropriate and answers the question and the argument for the most part proceeds logically. Coherently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.	Content answers the question although the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Sufficiently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.	Inadequate description of required content. Little or no discernible critical thought. Little or no summarising of relevant clinical practice guidelines and/or relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are not related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.	/70
Clearly and thoughtfully explains ethical considerations for this scenario. Four ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice) considered (20%)	Clearly explains ethical considerations for this scenario. Four ethical principles considered.	Appropriate explanation of the ethical considerations for this scenario. Three ethical principles considered.	Explanation of the ethical considerations for this scenario allows some misinterpretation of the meaning. Less than three ethical principles considered.	Little or no explanation of the ethical considerations in current facility practices. Less than two ethical principles considered.
Clearly and accurately discusses 4 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 appropriate justifications. (20%)	Clearly discusses 4 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 appropriate justifications.	Describes 3 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 3 sufficient justifications.	Provides 2 basic suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 2 limited justifications.	Does not identify sufficient suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice. Nil or insufficient justifications.
Referencing - 15%
Consistently accurate with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations. (5%)	1 - 2 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.	3 - 4 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.	5 - 6 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.	Referencing is not consistent with APA style. Many inaccuracies (> 6) with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.	/15
A minimum of 9 up-to-date credible references used including three up-to-date articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites. (5%)	A minimum of 8 up-to-date references used including three articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.	A minimum of 7 up-to-date references used including three articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.	A minimum of 6 up-to-date references used including two articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.	Less than 5 up-to-date references used, articles and/or clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards not sourced.
Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (5%)	Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (1-2 errors)	Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (3-4 errors)	Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (5-6 errors)	Reference list appears in no alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (7 or more)
				Total Marks

Unit Profile Correction added on 09-09-19

Due date for Assessment 2 Wednesday 25th September

Unit Profile Correction added on 09-09-19

Assessment 1 Criteria

HD 85-100% D 75-84% C 65-74% P 50-64% F <50%

Excellent presentation of assignment with the inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not use, 12-point font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Does not adhere to word count.
All components of template completed in full. (11 sections)	Most components of template completed in full. (10 sections)	Some components of template completed in full. (9 sections)	Few components of template completed in full. (8 sections)	Most components of template completed inadequately.
Five articles included, all having the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation. Reﬂection is completed fully.	Five articles included, most having the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation. Reﬂection is completed fully.	Five articles included, some aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is completed fully.	Less than ﬁve articles included, some aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is completed fully.	Less than ﬁve articles included, many aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is missing or incomplete.
Clearly identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question fully aligns with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	Identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question mostly align with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	Somewhat identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question generally aligns with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	Minimal clarity in the process of generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question somewhat aligns to the topic. Incorrect type of study identified.	Process for generating evidence disjointed or absent. PICO terms and/or clinical question do not align with the topic. Did not identify type of study.
Approach comprehensively demonstrates an advanced understanding of the research process with at least 4 databases used, fully appropriate synonyms, and ﬁlters.	Approach demonstrates an understanding of the research process with at least 4 databases used, synonyms and filters mostly appropriate	Approach demonstrates a general understanding of the research process with at least 3 databases used, synonyms and filters generally appropriate	Approach demonstrates a Basic understanding of the research process with at least 2 databases used, synonyms and filters somewhat appropriate	Approach demonstrates a minimal or lack of understanding of the research process with only 1 database used, synonyms or ﬁlters either inappropriate or missing.
All 5 selected articles clearly relevant to the topic. Provides a clear and in depth justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	All 5 selected articles mostly relevant to the topic. Provides critical justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	All 5 selected articles generally relevant to the topic. Provides an appropriate justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility ((authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	All selected articles somewhat relevant to the topic. Provides basic justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	Selected articles minimally or not relevant to the topic. Websites or textbooks used. Minimal or no justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).
Highly developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	Well-developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	Adequately developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	Somewhat developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	Little or no reﬂection on using PICO framework as a systematic approach to search for evidence
All ﬁve references fully adhere to APA guidelines (no errors)	References mostly adhere to APA guidelines (1-2 errors)	References generally adhere to APA guidelines (3 errors)	References somewhat adhere to APA guidelines (4 errors)	References do not adhere to APA guidelines (>4 errors)
				Total Marks

General Information

Overview

This unit introduces you to the value of evidence that informs nursing practice. A commitment to evidence based care is fundamental to the development of knowledge and practice in the nursing profession for improved standards of care. You will develop skills in locating evidence, evaluating and applying research findings to inform best practice.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate

Unit Level: Level 1

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 7

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in CQ23 or CG41.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2019

Bundaberg

Online

Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available two weeks before the start of term. It is important that you visit your Moodle site throughout the term. Please visit Moodle for more information.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Regional Campuses

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville

Metropolitan Campuses

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment

Weighting: 50%

2. Written Assessment

Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

CQUniversity Policies

All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

You may wish to view these policies:

Grades and Results Policy
Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
Review of Grade Procedure
Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure

This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluations

Feedback

Great unit, weekly tasks and lectures were great, incorporating the ALC for the essays was really helpful in breaking it down and understanding the assessment. Thankyou!

Recommendation

Continue with lectures and content and the incorporation of the ALC

Feedback from Marker feedback

Feedback

There was also a few borderlines in the low 5os. The main issues was not reading the requirements of the assessment and not spending enough time on Moodle. APA was mediocre which was surprising with the conversations and support they were given. Students don't seem to give the marking criteria much credence. I ask them in the comments to check their work against the marking criteria before submission.

Recommendation

Continue to stress to students the importance of marking themselves against the marking criteria before submitting.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

The unit was easy to navigate with relevant content. Nil improvement needed. The assessment and content in this unit has improved my research skills and me helped learn how to critically evaluate evidence in research.

Recommendation

Continue with set out of moodle site and content to allow ease of navigation for students.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

The only aspect that I would suggest needs improvement is that the task and explanation of assessment 2 part 1 was unclear in parts. It was originally difficult to understand. After re-reading numerous times and identifying the instructional words, keywords and limiting words I began to understand the task more.

Recommendation

Assessment two requirements have been broken down more and fully explained. Two additional Q & A zoom sessions will also be run to answer any queries.

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Discuss the concepts that underpin evidence based nursing practice for person centred nursing care.
Utilise evidence based frameworks to locate resources that support person safety and quality.
Explore ethical considerations in evidence based nursing practice.

The Learning outcomes are linked to the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Standards for registered nurses and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registered nurse standards for practice.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

N/A Level

Introductory Level

Intermediate Level

Graduate Level

Professional Level

Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks	Learning Outcomes
	1	2	3
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Written Assessment - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes	Learning Outcomes
	1	2	3
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - First Nations Knowledges
11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks	Graduate Attributes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Written Assessment - 50%

Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:

CQUniversity Student Email
Internet
Unit Website (Moodle)
Computer
Laptop / Tablet Computer

Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts

Penny Heidke Unit Coordinator
p.heidke@cqu.edu.au

Sandra Walker Unit Coordinator
s.walker@cqu.edu.au

Abi Ford Unit Coordinator
a.ford@cqu.edu.au

Schedule

Week 1

Begin Date: 15 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Introduction to Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2

Begin Date: 22 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Planning for Writing: Thinking Critically about Locating and Using Sources

Chapter

Academic Learning Centre companion site

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3

Begin Date: 29 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Focused Searchable Question

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4

Begin Date: 05 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Searching for Evidence: Systematic Approaches

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5

Begin Date: 12 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Identifying Sources of Evidence

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

PICO Due: Week 5 Thursday (15 Aug 2019) 4:00 pm AEST

Vacation Week

Begin Date: 19 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

R & R

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6

Begin Date: 26 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Ethical Practice and Reliance on Evidence

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7

Begin Date: 02 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Evaluating the Evidence

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8

Begin Date: 09 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Writing from an Informed Perspective: Using and Acknowledging Academic Sources

Chapter

Academic Learning Centre companion site

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9

Begin Date: 16 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Rigour, Reliability and Validity with Clinical Practice Guidelines

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 - Part II: Online Referencing Quiz opens

Week 10

Begin Date: 23 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Converting Evidence into EIP

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Part I -Written Assessment 30% Part II - Referencing Quiz - 20% Due: Week 10 Wednesday (25 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

Week 11

Begin Date: 30 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Incorporating Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice into your Professional Career

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12

Begin Date: 07 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

Review of Concepts

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week

Begin Date: 14 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week

Begin Date: 21 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title

PICO

Task Description

NURS11158 Evidence Informed Nursing Practice - Term 2 2019

Assessment Item – PICO

Due date: Thursday, 15^th August by 4:00pm (Week 5). The assignment must be uploaded to the unit Moodle site via the submission area.

Weighting: 50%

Length: 1000 words +/- 10%

Task 1: Complete PICO template.

Task 2: Write FIVE justifications. Total word count: 500-750 (approximately 100-150 for each justification). References are NOT included in word count.

Task 3: Write ONE reflection. Word count: 200-250.

Template: To complete the assessment download the PICO template from the unit Moodle site.

Unit Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Discuss the concepts that underpin evidence-based nursing practice for person centred nursing care.

2. Utilise evidence-based frameworks to locate resources that support person safety and quality.

Task 1: Complete PICO template

· Firstly, complete the PICO (population/patient, intervention/issue, control/comparison, and outcomes) framework.

· Secondly, develop a clinical question to help research the topic (topic indicated below).

· Thirdly, document the databases used and identify the search terms used. Databases for finding academic materials include MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, JBI etc. You are to search at least four databases and find the ‘best’ five academic materials including journal articles, evidence summaries or Cochrane reviews.

PICO topic for clinical question:

Background: You are a student nurse on placement in an emergency department (ED). A mother brings in her three-year-old son who has recently had a urinary tract infection reporting “he is not himself”. He has a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, has started vomiting and refusing to eat or drink. The doctor has ordered some tests before he confirms a diagnosis or starts a course of treatment. The RN suggests that it may be sepsis and therefore the child should be given antibiotics within the first hour. The doctor thinks they should wait for the blood tests to ascertain which antibiotic to give. The blood tests could take up to three hours to come back. Your task is to search the evidence to determine the best treatment for this child assuming the condition is sepsis.

Instructions:

The learning for this assignment will take place in Weeks 1 to 5. During the first four weeks of the unit, you will learn about PICO, how to create it, why we use it, and how it helps to find credible research relevant to the clinical world. In this assessment, you will provide evidence of your learning by using the PICO template that will build a systematic literature search. An example of a completed PICO template has been provided in the unit study guide for your view.

Task 2: Write five justifications. Total word count: 500-750 (approximately 100-150 words each)

Select five of the ‘best’ academic materials from your research. Use the PICO template to provide (i) an APA reference for each article, (ii) the type of study for each article e.g. Systematic Review (iii) a 100-150-word justification for EACH article stating why the selected article is academically credible. The justification paragraph MUST include the five components of academic credibility (Authority, Relevance, Coverage, Objectivity and Currency-ARCOC). These exact words MUST be included in the justification.

Formatting: (i) APA references use a hanging indentation; and (ii) the first line of the justification paragraph should be indented; see the example PICO and the APA referencing guide on the Moodle site for guidance.

Justification paragraph template for each article/academic material:

(1) Reference (APA)

(2) Type of Study

(3) Justification paragraph using the five components (ARCOC) (100-150 words)

Task 3: Reflection (approximately 200-250 words)

Finally, you need to write a reflection on the use of the PICO template.

What were your challenges and successes when using the PICO template to develop a systematically search for evidence?

Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Thursday (15 Aug 2019) 4:00 pm AEST

Assignment must be uploaded to the unit Moodle site via submission area.

Return Date to Students

Week 8 Thursday (12 Sept 2019)

Assessments will be marked online in Turnitin- feedback can be found there

Weighting

50%

Assessment Criteria

HD 85-100% D 75-84% C 65-74% P 50-64% F <50% Marks

5 Excellent presentation of assignment with the inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	4 Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.	3 Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	2.5 Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count.	<2.5 Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not use, 12-point font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Does not adhere to word count.
5 All components of template completed in full. (11 sections)	4 Most components of template completed in full. (10 sections)	3 Some components of template completed in full. (9 sections)	2.5 Few components of template completed in full. (8 sections)	<2.5 Most components of template completed inadequately.
5 Five articles included, all having the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation. Reﬂection is completed fully.	4 Five articles included, most having the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation. Reﬂection is completed fully.	3 Five articles included, some aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is completed fully.	2.5 Less than ﬁve articles included, some aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is completed fully.	<2.5 Less than ﬁve articles included, many aspects of the APA reference, type of study and justiﬁcation are missing. Reﬂection is missing or incomplete.
15-13 Clearly identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question fully aligns with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	12-11 Identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question mostly align with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	10 Somewhat identiﬁes process for generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question generally aligns with the topic. Correctly identifies type of study.	9-8 Minimal clarity in the process of generating evidence. PICO terms and clinical question somewhat aligns to the topic. Incorrect type of study identified.	<7.5 Process for generating evidence disjointed or absent. PICO terms and/or clinical question do not align with the topic. Did not identify type of study.
10 Approach comprehensively demonstrates an advanced understanding of the research process with at least 4 databases used, fully appropriate synonyms, and ﬁlters.	8.5 Approach demonstrates an understanding of the research process with at least 4 databases used, synonyms and filters mostly appropriate	7.5 Approach demonstrates a general understanding of the research process with at least 3 databases used, synonyms and filters generally appropriate	6.5 Approach demonstrates a Basic understanding of the research process with at least 2 databases used, synonyms and filters somewhat appropriate	<5 Approach demonstrates a minimal or lack of understanding of the research process with only 1 database used, synonyms or ﬁlters either inappropriate or missing.
30-25 All 5 selected articles clearly relevant to the topic. Provides a clear and in depth justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	24-22 All 5 selected articles mostly relevant to the topic. Provides critical justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	21-19 All 5 selected articles generally relevant to the topic. Provides an appropriate justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility ((authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	18 -15 All selected articles somewhat relevant to the topic. Provides basic justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).	<15 Selected articles minimally or not relevant to the topic. Websites or textbooks used. Minimal or no justiﬁcation for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility (authority, relevance, coverage, objectivity and currency).
20-17 Highly developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	16-15 Well-developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	14-13 Adequately developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	12-10 Somewhat developed reﬂection and insight as to using PICO framework as a systematic approach to searching for evidence	<10 Little or no reﬂection on using PICO framework as a systematic approach to search for evidence
10 All ﬁve references fully adhere to APA guidelines (no errors)	8.5 References mostly adhere to APA guidelines (1-2 errors)	7.5 References generally adhere to APA guidelines (3 errors)	6.5 References somewhat adhere to APA guidelines (4 errors)	<5 References do not adhere to APA guidelines (>4 errors)
				Total Marks

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

All papers must be submitted to moodle in Word format only and must go through Turnitin

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Discuss the concepts that underpin evidence based nursing practice for person centred nursing care.
Utilise evidence based frameworks to locate resources that support person safety and quality.
Explore ethical considerations in evidence based nursing practice.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Information Technology Competence
Cross Cultural Competence
Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title

Assessment 2 Part I -Written Assessment 30% Part II - Referencing Quiz - 20%

Task Description

Assignment 2-

Part I -Written Assessment 30%

Part II - Referencing Quiz - 20%

Unit Name	Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice
Unit Number.	NURS11158
Assess No.	2
Type	Part I - Written Assessment
Due date	Wednesday, 26 September by 11:45pm (Week 10)
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessed:	2. Utilise evidence-based frameworks to locate resources that support person safety and quality. 3. Explore ethical considerations in evidence-based nursing practice.
Word Limit	1000 words +/- 10%
Total Percentage	30%
Details	This assignment has a focus on evaluating and referencing clinical practice guidelines, evaluating and referencing reputable websites, and analysing ethical considerations in evidence-based nursing practice. You will also need to access the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Setting the scene for your assignment You are a nursing student on clinical placement in an emergency department. You have observed there has been an increased number of patients coming in with suspected sepsis and depending on the staff treating them, a variety of treatments have been given with varying success. Currently, the department does not follow any one practice, and they do not have any policies on the timing of antibiotic administration in suspected sepsis patients. Your RN asks you to search all the current evidence to assist the department to update their policies and procedures to reflect the current evidence and guide clinical practice. What do you need to do next? Following on from your searches in Assessment 1, you are to write a recommendation for the staﬀ to assist them in ensuring their practice aligns with the best available nursing practice. You also need to explore the ethical considerations for this scenario. First, appraise the evidence presented in clinical practice guidelines, websites and academic materials including journal articles, secondly, explore the ethical considerations, and finally suggest changes to reﬂect the evidence. What sources of evidence you must use: You MUST use relevant clinical practice guidelines, reputable websites, credible journal articles and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. You may also use relevant articles from your ﬁrst assessment. To summarise how to set out your assessment: 1. Locate at least one relevant clinical practice guideline, reputable websites and a selection of credible journal articles. Summarise the current evidence and recommendations for this situation. Relate these findings to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. 2. Describe the ethical considerations in relation to this scenario. Limit your discussion points to the four ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice). These exact words MUST be included in the discussion. 3. Provide 2-4 clear suggestions to guide the facility to incorporate this evidence into policies and clinical nursing practice. Justify your suggestions. Suggested headings: 1. Summary of evidence and recommendations. 2. Ethical considerations. 3. Suggestions for facility to incorporate evidence-based nursing practice.
Notes to Students	The format of your assignment should be as follows: A title page Body (consisting of 3 sections with headings) Reference list in APA 6^th style. Formatting: i) APA reference list items use a hanging indentation; and ii) the first line of each paragraph should be indented; see example and the APA referencing guide on the Moodle site for guidance. *All students should refer to the marking criteria available on the unit Moodle site
	TOTAL MARKS: 30 = 30% of Grade
Assessment 2 Part II	ONLINE REFERENCING QUIZ. Ten questions with two (2) parts each. TOTAL MARKS: 20 = 20% of grade

Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Wednesday (25 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

All assessments need to be submitted via Moodle in Word Format

Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Wednesday (16 Oct 2019)

Feedback will be available in Feedback Studio

Weighting

50%

Assessment Criteria

HD 85-100%

D 75-84%

C 65-74%

P 50-64%

F <50%

Marks

Structure -15%

7.5

Excellent presentation of assignment of assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font. Cover page included. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (7.5%)

Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font. Cover page included. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.

Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, Cover page included. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.

Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. Cover page included. 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.

<3.75

Poorly presented assignment, either double spacing or 12-point font not used. Cover page not included. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.

/15

7.5

Organisation and structure are clear and easy to follow. Supporting literature is clearly integrated. Adheres to prescribed word count. (7.5%)

Organisation and structure are mostly clear. Supporting literature is used appropriately. Adheres to prescribed word count.

Organisation and structure are appropriate. Minimal omissions in integration to supporting literature. Adheres to prescribed word count.

Organisation and structure allow misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Frequent omissions in integration to supporting literature. Adheres to prescribed word count.

<3.75

Organisation and structure detracts from the meaning of the content. Little to no integration to supporting literature. Does not adhere to prescribed word count.

Approach and Argument (70%)

30-25

Content is clearly relevant to the topic. The approach comprehensively answers the question and the argument proceeds logically. Comprehensively and skilfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. (30%)

24-22

Content is relevant to the topic; the approach clearly answers the question and the argument proceeds logically. Thoughtfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

21-19

Content is appropriate and answers the question and the argument for the most part proceeds logically. Coherently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

18-15

Content answers the question although the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Sufficiently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

<15

Inadequate description of required content. Little or no discernible critical thought. Little or no summarising of relevant clinical practice guidelines and/or relevant evidence about sepsis to facilitate informed decision-making. Findings are not related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

/70

20-17.

Clearly and thoughtfully explains ethical considerations for this scenario. Four ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice) considered (20%)

16-15

Clearly explains ethical considerations for this scenario. Four ethical principles considered.

14-12

Appropriate explanation of the ethical considerations for this scenario. Three ethical principles considered.

11-10

Explanation of the ethical considerations for this scenario allows some misinterpretation of the meaning. Less than three ethical principles considered.

<10

Little or no explanation of the ethical considerations in current facility practices. Less than two ethical principles considered.

20-17

Clearly and accurately discusses 4 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 appropriate justifications. (20%)

16-15

Clearly discusses 4 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 appropriate justifications.

14-12

Describes 3 suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 3 sufficient justifications.

11-10

Provides 2 basic suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 2 limited justifications.

<10

Does not identify sufficient suggestions to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice. Nil or insufficient justifications.

Referencing - 15%

Consistently accurate with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations. (5%)

1 - 2 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.

3 - 4 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.

2.5

5 - 6 in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.

<2.5

Referencing is not consistent with APA style. Many inaccuracies (> 6) with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations.

/15

A minimum of 9 up-to-date credible references used including three up-to-date articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites. (5%)

A minimum of 8 up-to-date references used including three articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.

A minimum of 7 up-to-date references used including three articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.

2.5

A minimum of 6 up-to-date references used including two articles, clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant websites.

<2.5

Less than 5 up-to-date references used, articles and/or clinical practice guidelines, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards not sourced.

Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (5%)

Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (1-2 errors)

Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (3-4 errors)

2.5

Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (5-6 errors)

<2.5

Reference list appears in no alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. (7 or more)

Total Marks

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

Both parts of Assessment Two - The Written (part 1) and the Referencing Quiz (part 2) must be attempted to pass.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Discuss the concepts that underpin evidence based nursing practice for person centred nursing care.
Utilise evidence based frameworks to locate resources that support person safety and quality.
Explore ethical considerations in evidence based nursing practice.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Information Technology Competence
Cross Cultural Competence
Ethical practice

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