Overview
This unit will expose you to the primary concepts surrounding the historical influence and evolving roles of contemporary nursing in Australia; including elements of professional governance, legal and ethical implications as well as communication principles.
Details
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
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).
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
Assessment Overview
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.
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.
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 Unit evaluation
Students felt that the ALC lectures should be recorded.
ALC is an integral component of the curriculum. Tutorials are live to enable student engagement. A request has been made for ALC to record lectures for term 2. All ALC lecture powerpoints are available for student access through NURS11159 and ALC moodle site. Unit coordinators need to continue to emphasise the importance of this learning for academic success.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Students would like more consistency in the feedback they receive from the markers.
Unit coordinators will develop a comprehensive and clear marking rubric to guide markers. A set of Feedback Studio Quick Mark comments will also be provided to markers to increase consistency in feedback.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Rockhampton students expressed that the teaching space influenced the student experience, especially for larger groups sizes.
Enrolment numbers for Rockhampton reviewed prior to timetabling.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Students commented that the large images which were available on the term on LMS were cumbersome.
The moodle site for this unit has undergone significant redesign since term1 to enhance the student experience. As well as changing the images the following changes have been made to term 2 NURS11159 moodle site: 1. Visually more appealing and with a cleaner approach to foster a positive attitude to study and streamline resources available to students. 2. A table containing all zoom links for each tutorial to improve efficiency around finding the link. 3. Weekly content revised and reduced to eliminate repetition. 4. Weekly reading resources categorised into "essential" reading and "supplemental" reading. This is to improve the student experience and reduce the feeling of being "overwhelmed" by 10-20 resources each week. 5. Weekly tabs identifying the week's content.
- Discuss historical and contemporary factors that have influenced the image, status and practice of nursing.
- Examine the principles of communication theory and professional communication in various mediums to provide accurate and concise information.
- Associate the role of professional governing bodies in relation to professional nursing practice, patient safety and governance.
- Apply basic principles of numeracy and literacy as they relate to medication calculations and professional writing.
- Explore the culture and diversity of nursing and respond appropriately to the opinions of others.
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 Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 50% | |||||
2 - Written Assessment - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 50% |
Textbooks
Contexts of Nursing
5th Edition (2017)
Authors: Daly.J, Speedy, S & Jackson,D
Elsevier Australia
Chatswood Chatswood , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 9780729542463
Binding: Paperback
A Guide to Australian Healthcare Acronyms and Abbreviations (AHAA) to assist with interpreting Clinical Handover
(2014)
Authors: Irvine, JL
JLI Nurse Education Consultancy
North Fitzroy North Fitzroy , ACT , Australia
Binding: Paperback
Student Nurse Maths and medications survival guide
Edition: 2nd (2018)
Authors: Reid-Searl, K, Dwyer, T, Moxham, L, Reid-Spears, J & Richards, A
Pearson UK
Harlow Harlow , Essex , UK
ISBN: 9781488622755
Binding: Spiral
Additional Textbook Information
Copies of all texts can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
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.
c.anderson@cqu.edu.au
s.gauci-amon@cqu.edu.au
t.hoffman@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction
Chapter
Chapter 1: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
An overview of the unit, discussion of assessments and an introduction to academic writing. A review of plagiarism and how to avoid it in academic writing. Prepare for your studies by reading the unit profile and browsing through the Moodle site. Work through the weekly activities and post your learning tasks to the forum. Read the readings and attend the tutorials and or zoom sessions. Review Assessment tasks and plan accordingly.
Module/Topic
Professional nursing governing bodies
Chapter
Chapters 4 & 9: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
The roles of professional nursing governing bodies including Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Module/Topic
Origins of the nursing profession
Chapter
Chapter 2 & 5: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Historical factors that have influenced the practice of nursing.
Module/Topic
Literacy and referencing
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Run by the Academic Learning Centre, these two weeks will introduce you to academic writing, referencing and using the library for research.
Module/Topic
Guide for academic writing
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
This module is taught by the Academic Learning Centre. In this module you will learn about assignment writing.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Historical and contemporary factors that have influenced the nursing profession
Chapter
Chapters 3 & 11: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
The image, status and practice of nursing.
Assessment item 1 Due: Week 6 Tuesday (27 Aug 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
The nursing student
Chapter
Chapters 6 & 10: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts Of Nursing (2017).
Events and Submissions/Topic
Roles and responsibilities of the nursing student, including accountability, clinical placements and scope of practice
Module/Topic
Culture and diversity
Chapter
Chapter 20: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nursing people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The culture of nursing, improving workplace culture and nurse resilience.
Module/Topic
Principles of communication
Chapter
Chapters 7 & 21: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Professional communication and reflective practice.
Module/Topic
Clinical communication
Chapter
Chapter 15: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017).
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nursing documentation, clinical handover, use of apps, social media and the legal aspects of documentation.
Module/Topic
Numeracy
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Basic principles of numeracy and how they relate to medication calculation.
Assessment item 2 Due: Week 11 Tuesday (1 Oct 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Bringing it all together
Chapter
Chapter 22: Daly, Speedy and Jackson, Contexts of Nursing (2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Revision of unit: bringing it all together. Complete unit evaluation.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This task assesses the following unit outcomes:
1. Discuss historical and contemporary factors that have influenced the image, status and practice of nursing.
2. Examine the principles of communication theory and professional communication in various mediums to provide accurate and concise information.
3. Associate the role of professional governing bodies in relation to professional nursing practice, patient safety and governance.
Background:
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) uses professional codes, guidelines and policies to guide Registered Nurses in their practice. These also apply to students of nursing.
The task:
You are required to write a 1500 word essay (+/- 10%) that includes an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion.
To complete this assessment, you must watch the video of Stanley located on the NURS1159 Moodle site. After watching the video identify how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct for nurses (NMBA, 2018).
In this essay, you are required to identify three instances where the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct for Nurses (NMBA, 2018). You are to explain, in your own words, the meaning of each of the three codes that you have identified. Discuss correct nursing practice in relation to each incident. Support your discussion with references from the literature.
Planning:
Planning is crucial to writing effective academic essays. An essay plan has been created for you (below) to illustrate how to plan an essay. In future units you will be required to formulate your own essay plan.
Use the template below to assist you to write your essay:
• Introduction (approx. 150 words)
• Paragraph 1: - Instance 1- Identify how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct for Nurses (NMBA, 2018). In your own words, explain what that code means. Discuss correct nursing practice in relation to this incident. Support your discussion with references from the literature (approx. 400 words).
• Paragraph 2: Instance 2- Identify how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct for Nurses (NMBA, 2018). In your own words, explain what that code means. Discuss correct nursing practice in relation to this incident. Support your discussion with references from the literature (approx. 400 words).
• Paragraph 3: Instance 3- Identify how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct for Nurses (NMBA, 2018). In your own words, explain what that code means. Discuss correct nursing practice in relation to this incident. Support your discussion with references from the literature (approx. 400 words).
• Conclusion (approx. 150 words)
An academic paper is required to be written in the third person using the APA referencing style. This paper must include contemporary literature to justify your statements and to support your discussion.
References
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Code of conduct for nurses. Retrieved from http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Week 6 Tuesday (27 Aug 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Week 9 Tuesday (17 Sept 2019)
Assignments with feedback and a grade will be returned to students 3 weeks after the assessment item due date.
HD 85-100% |
D 75-84% |
C 65-74% |
P 50-64% |
F <50% |
Marks |
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Structure -15% |
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Excellent presentation of assignment, with inclusion of all correct
components, well- structured,
double line spaced, 12 point font, and page numbers included. APA formatting and guidelines
applied. Consistently accurate with spelling,
grammar and paragraph structure. Includes
inclusive cover page. 5-4.3 |
Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers included, 1 or 2 errors in spelling,
grammar or paragraph structure. Cover page has missing elements. 4.2-3.8 |
Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page
numbers included, 3 or 4 consistent
errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. Cover page has missing elements. 3.7-.3.3 |
Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12 point font. No page numbers included, 4 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. No cover page. 3.2-2.5 |
Poorly presented assignment. Not presented in APA 6th formatting
guidelines. Does not appear to be the student’s own work. SI% >35%. inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. No cover page. <2.5 |
/5
/30 |
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Clear and succinct assignment that includes
an introduction a body and a conclusion. Body contains an in-depth discussion
of correct nursing care. 5-4.3 |
Clear and appropriate assignment that includes
an introduction, a body and a conclusion, Body contains discussion of correct
nursing care. 4.2-3.8 |
Appropriate assignment that includes an
introduction a body and a conclusion. Body contains a reasonable discussion
of correct nursing care. 3.7-.3.3 |
Content is apparent although consists of
minimal understanding of correct nursing care. Topics not clearly described. 3.2-2.5 |
No recognisable paragraph- no topic sentence
or supporting sentences and/or there is no direction offered in respect of
the assignment. <2.5 |
/5 |
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Approach and Argument (75%) |
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Instance 1: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Clearly and
comprehensively explains meaning of that code in own words. Content provides
comprehensive and clear discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes relevant documents, acknowledges
relevance for each and shows insight. Refers to other nursing policies. 25-21.25 |
Instance 1: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Clearly explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides strong discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior.
Includes reference
to relevant documents. 21-18.75 |
Instance 1: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Adequately explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides adequate discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes reference to some relevant
documents and acknowledges relevance for each. 18.5-16.25 |
Instance 1: Identifies how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to
comply with the Code of Conduct. Some attempt to explain meaning of that code
in own words Content provides some discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. 16-12.5 |
Instance 1: Does not identify how the nurse
caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Minimal attempt
to explain meaning of that code in own words. No or minimal discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. <12.5 |
/25 |
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Instance 2:
Identifies how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the
Code of Conduct. Clearly and comprehensively explains meaning of that code in
own words. Content provides comprehensive and clear discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes
relevant documents, acknowledges relevance for each and shows insight. Refers
to other nursing policies. 25-21.25 |
Instance 2: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Clearly explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides strong discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior.
Includes reference
to relevant documents 21-18.75 |
Instance 2: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Adequately explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides adequate discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes reference to some relevant
documents and acknowledges relevance for each. 18.5-16.25 |
Instance 2: Identifies how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to
comply with the Code of Conduct. Some attempt to explain meaning of that code
in own words Content provides some discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. 16-12.5 |
Instance 2: Does not identify how the nurse
caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Minimal attempt
to explain meaning of that code in own words. No or minimal discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. <12.5 |
/25 |
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Instance 3:
Identifies how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the
Code of Conduct. Clearly and comprehensively explains meaning of that code in
own words. Content provides comprehensive and clear discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes
relevant documents, acknowledges relevance for each and shows insight. Refers
to other nursing policies. 25-21.25 |
Instance 3: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Clearly explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides strong discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior.
Includes reference
to relevant documents 21-18.75 |
Instance 3: Identifies how the nurse caring for
Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Adequately explains
meaning of that code in own words. Content provides adequate discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. Includes reference to some relevant
documents and acknowledges relevance for each. 18.5-16.25 |
Instance 3: Identifies how the nurse caring for Stanley has failed to
comply with the Code of Conduct. Some attempt to explain meaning of that code
in own words Content provides some discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior. 16-12.5 |
Instance 3: Does not identify how the nurse
caring for Stanley has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct. Minimal attempt
to explain meaning of that code in own words. No or minimal discussion of correct nursing practice/behavior discussion of
correct nursing practice/behavior. <12.5 |
/25 |
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Referencing - 15% |
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Consistently accurate with in-text referencing to support and
reflect all ideas, factual
information and quotations to high quality sources. 5-4.3 |
1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect
all ideas, factual information and quotations. 4.2-3.8 |
3 or 4 consistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all
ideas, factual information and quotations. 3.7-.3.3 |
3 or 4 inconsistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all
ideas, factual information and quotations. 3.2-2.5 |
Referencing is not consistent with APA style. Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations.
<2.5 |
/5
/15 |
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A minimum of 8 up-to-date references used including 4 up-to-date
journal articles or relevant books. 5-4.3 |
A minimum of 7 references used
including 3 journal articles or relevant books. 4.2-3.8 |
A minimum of 6 references used
including 2 journal articles or
relevant books. 3.7-.3.3 |
A minimum of 5 references used
including 1 journal article or relevant book. 3.2-2.5 |
Four or less references used. Journal
articles not sourced. Relevant web
sites not used. <2.5 |
/5
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Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to
reference list presentation
guidelines APA style. 5-4.3 |
Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently
adheres to reference list
presentation guidelines APA style. 4.2-3.8 |
Reference list appears in alphabetical
order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines
APA style. 3.7-.3.3 |
Reference list appears in alphabetical
order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 3.2-2.5 |
Reference list appears in no alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. <2.5 |
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Total Marks |
/100 |
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- Discuss historical and contemporary factors that have influenced the image, status and practice of nursing.
- Examine the principles of communication theory and professional communication in various mediums to provide accurate and concise information.
- Associate the role of professional governing bodies in relation to professional nursing practice, patient safety and governance.
- Apply basic principles of numeracy and literacy as they relate to medication calculations and professional writing.
- Explore the culture and diversity of nursing and respond appropriately to the opinions of others.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
Type: Short answer format
Word Limit: Total 1200 words (+/- 10%)
This task assesses unit learning outcomes 4 and 5:
4. Apply basic principles of numeracy and literacy as they relate to medication calculations and professional writing.
5. Explore the culture and diversity of nursing and respond appropriately to the opinions of others.
Please read all instructions carefully:
• This assignment contains two questions: question 1 (a & b) and question 2
• Complete all questions from each section individually and present in short answer format.
• Your work needs to incorporate principles of evidence based practice.
• Use high quality resources to justify and support your statements.
• Work must comply with APA 6th academic presentation style and be referenced with APA 6th referencing guidelines.
• Headings are permitted for this assignment.
• Writing must be in 3rd person.
• Refer to NURS11159 assignment 2 rubric and unit learning outcomes:
Assessment task
Question 1.
Medication errors related to wrong dosage are a leading cause of serious adverse patient outcomes in healthcare settings. Describe why it is important for a registered nurse to have competency in the following:
a) numeracy skills (300 words)
b) literacy skills (300 words)
Question 2.
Self-awareness can influence culturally appropriate care. Discuss. (600 words)
Week 11 Tuesday (1 Oct 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Tuesday (22 Oct 2019)
Assignments with feedback and a grade will be returned to students 3 weeks after the assessment item due date
High Distinction 85-100 |
Distinction 75-84 |
Credit 65-74 |
Pass 50-64 |
Fail 0-49 |
Mark |
Construction
+ presentation 5% |
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Construction and presentation of writing flows
logically and progresses well-structured logical, balanced and congruent
manner and is written in the students’ own words. There are no grammatical or
punctuation errors. 4.4-5 |
Construction and presentation of writing flows well
and is written in the students’ own words.
There are 1-2 grammatical or punctuation errors. 3.8-4.2 |
Construction and presentation of writing flows well
and is written in the students’ own words.
Answers are either too short or too long. There are >2errors
in English expression, grammar or punctuation. 3.3-3.7
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Frequent flaws with inconsistencies with expression,
construction and /or presentation of writing. 2.5-3.2 |
Construction &/or presentation are poor. Answers
are vague. Multiple errors in English expression, grammar and punctuation
detracting from content of paper. The work appears not to be the students’ own
work or is paraphrased poorly. 0-2.4 |
/5 |
Application
of concepts (literacy) 20% |
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Excellent, comprehensive, in-depth discussion
of key concepts for importance of literacy in nursing. Work is very well
informed and high quality resources are integrated flawlessly. 17-20 |
Good, in-depth discussion of concepts for importance of literacy in nursing. Work
is well informed Provides resources to support discussion.14.9-16.8
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General discussion of key concepts for
importance of literacy in nursing. Some evidence of research is present Attempts
to support discussion.12.9-14.8 |
Basic discussion of key concepts for importance of literacy in nursing. Work is unsupported. There is evidence of
some research into the topic.9.9-12.8
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Little or no discussion for importance of
literacy in nursing. No evidence of research into the topic. 0-9.8 |
/20 |
Application
of concepts (numeracy) 20% |
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Excellent, comprehensive, in-depth discussion
of key concepts for importance of numeracy in nursing. Work is very well
informed and high quality resources are integrated flawlessly. 17-20
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Good, in-depth discussion of concepts for importance of numeracy in nursing. Work
is well informed Provides resources to support discussion. 14.9-16.8
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General discussion of key concepts for
importance of numeracy in nursing.
Some evidence of research is present Attempts to support discussion. 12.9-14.8
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Basic discussion of key concepts for importance of numeracy in nursing. Work is unsupported. There is evidence of
some research into the topic. 9.9-12.8
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Little or no discussion for importance of
numeracy in nursing. No evidence of research into the topic.0-9.8 |
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/20 |
Application of concepts (culture of nursing) 40% |
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Excellent and extensive discussion around self
knowledge and how this impacts nursing care. Includes comprehensive
discussion around characteristics of inclusive and holistic care. Work is
very well informed and high quality resources are integrated flawlessly. 34-40 |
In-depth discussion
around self knowledge and how this impacts nursing care. Includes
characteristics of inclusive and holistic care. Work is well informed.
Provides resources to support discussion. 30-33.6 |
General discussion
around self knowledge and how this impacts nursing care. Minimal
inclusion of characteristics of nursing care. Provides limited resources to
support discussion 26-29.6 |
Basic discussion around
self awareness. No reflection on impact on nursing care. Work is largely
unsupported or quality of resources are poor. 20-25.6 |
Little or no discussion for self awareness and
its impact on nursing. No evidence of research into the topic.0-19.9 |
/40 |
Evidence Based Practice + Referencing 15% |
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Consistently accurate with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and
quotations. A minimum of 8 up-to-date references used including 4 up-to-date journal articles or relevant books. Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 12.7-15 |
1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect
all ideas, factual information and quotations. A minimum of 7 references used including 3
journal articles or relevant books. Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 11.2-12.6 |
3 or 4 consistent
in-text referencing errors identified
to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. A minimum of 6 references used including 2
journal articles or relevant
books. Reference list appears in alphabetical
order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines
APA style. 9.7-11.1
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3 or 4 inconsistent
in-text referencing errors identified
to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. A minimum of 5 references used including 1
journal article or relevant book. Reference list appears in alphabetical
order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 7.36-9.6
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Referencing is not consistent with APA style. Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. Four or less references used. Journal articles not
sourced. Relevant web sites not
used. Reference list appears in no alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list
presentation guidelines APA style.
0-7.35 |
/15 |
- Discuss historical and contemporary factors that have influenced the image, status and practice of nursing.
- Examine the principles of communication theory and professional communication in various mediums to provide accurate and concise information.
- Associate the role of professional governing bodies in relation to professional nursing practice, patient safety and governance.
- Apply basic principles of numeracy and literacy as they relate to medication calculations and professional writing.
- Explore the culture and diversity of nursing and respond appropriately to the opinions of others.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.