Aim

To demonstrate your understanding of the role of fundamental communication theories and communication strategies within nursing practice.

Quiz A will assess content from weeks 1-3 (inclusive). Quiz B will assess content from weeks 4-6 (inclusive). Quiz C will assess content from weeks 7-12 (inclusive).

Requirements

1. Computer access with a reliable internet connection.

2. Relevant learning materials available to access during the quiz.

Please note the following:

All questions are extracted from the Moodle content, readings, and recorded videos (available on Moodle).

You must complete each quiz in one sitting and within the set time limit.

The quiz will automatically close at the end of the time limit and will submit your result even if you have not finished.

You can have up to 2 attempts for each Quiz (Quiz A, Quiz B, Quiz C). Moodle will accept the highest grade.

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If you have any technical issues DO NOT close the screen, instead, let the unit coordinators know immediately. Ensure you take a screenshot or photo of the issue and email this to the unit coordinators with an explanation of the issue. The unit coordinators will assist you with resolving the issue or refer you to TaSAC for further assistance (toll-free phone number 1300 666 620).

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate your understanding of the role of communication in nursing practice and your understanding of communication strategies that can be used to enhance professional relationships in clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Examine the fundamental role of communication in nursing practice as informed by professional standards.

2. Explain communication strategies that enable effective professional relationships.

3. Adapt communication strategies to individual and group contexts.

4. Analyse and evaluate your communication strengths and identify communication challenges you may encounter in future clinical practice.

Requirements

1. Follow the individual task instructions.

2. Part A must be submitted in Week 3. Students who have not found a study partner/group by the end of Week 1 are to urgently contact the unit coordinators.

3. Part B will contain 12 short answer tasks and must be submitted in Week 13.

4. All portfolio tasks relate to the learning content and are designed to be completed week by week, students are advised to keep up to date with the learning materials to complete the portfolio tasks.

5. Referencing is required for any task that requires the use of materials (outside of the Moodle content). Tasks that require additional research beyond the learning material will have this stated in the task instruction. Students are to use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide. A reference list for the individual task should be included immediately below the student’s response to the task.

6. Students are to present the portfolio submission in a word document (a template is provided in the assessment tab in Moodle).

7. Students ARE NOT required to include a cover sheet as part of their submission.

8. Students are to submit via the Assessment portal within Moodle by the required due date/time. Late penalties of 5% of the available mark may be applied as per the assessment policy.

Instructions:

This assessment consists of TWO parts.

PART A:

Submission of the communication contract between study partners/group members. A copy of this document must be submitted by all students by Week 3. Instructions are provided below.

PART B:

PART B will include tasks related to the unit content of weeks 1-12.

Students will work in partnership or small groups (maximum of 4 members) throughout the term. The portfolio will consist of tasks related to individual and group learning activities within Moodle. Tasks will require you to participate in a group activity and then answer post-activity questions individually to demonstrate your understanding.

Each task will have individual instructions; it is important to ensure you read and understand each task, if you are unsure, please contact your coordinators as soon as possible. Task instructions are included at the end of this document.

Students will present their portfolio using headings for each task. A sample template in a word document will be provided in the assessment tab in Moodle.

Portfolio Task instructions:

Part A (due 26^th July 2022, 4pm AEST):

Introductory Task:

Create study partnership or group and complete the communication contract. Upload this to the contract submission page by Tuesday week 3. (*If you have not found a study buddy/partner by Thursday of week 1 please urgently contact your unit coordinators). All group members must upload a copy of the group's communication contract.

Word limit: N/A

Important note: This must be submitted by Tuesday of Week 3 but will be included in the overall marking, post submission of Part C.

Marking: As per the rubric.

Part B (due 11^TH OCTOBER 2022, 4PM AEST):

Task 1:

With your buddy or group, choose one criterion from Standard 2, and discuss the definition of the criterion and how you could apply this criterion in practice and minute (take notes) your discussion. In your portfolio include a 150 word report of your group discussion. (LO1)

Word limit: 150 words

Marking: as per the rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: LO1

Task 2:

With your buddy or your group, one person should tell the other of something that is currently concerning them or something in the past that has been a concern. Take it in turns to be the receiver and the sender.

The receiver should use an example of each of the communication strategies listed above to check meaning and to facilitate further communication.

Once you have participated as both the receiver and the sender, reflect on the following questions and write your response in no more than 100 words per question.

1. What was the most difficult communication strategy to use? Was one person more comfortable than others in using that strategy?

2. What was the easiest strategy to use? Was one person more comfortable than others in using that strategy?

3. In order to prepare for your clinical placement, what strategies would you like to practice?

Word limit: 100 words per question (300 words total)

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 2 & 3

Task 3:

Complete learning activity 3.3 (role play) with your study buddy/group. Then, in no more than 200 words explain one strategy that you used in the exercise that was challenging and why it is important to continue to develop this skill for future clinical practice.

Word limit: 200 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 2,3 & 4

Task 4:

After completing module 4 describe how decreasing a person’s distress will enhance communication. Ensure you include at least 1 reference in your work.

Word limit: 100 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 2, 3, 4.

Reference required: At least 1 reference, using APA 7.

Task 5:

After completing activity 5.3.1 with your study partner/group. Provide in your portfolio 1 example of each of the following terms that you observed in the video:

• Emblems

• Illustrators

• Affect displays

• Regulators

Word limit: 100 words

Marking: as per the rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 1 & 2

Task 6:

After completing learning activity 6.2.1 with your study buddy/group, provide an example of a health care context that is a Secondary territory and then identify one communication strategy that the nurse could use to ensure the patient does not feel disempowered.

(Hint – a health care context can be any setting where interactions occur between a patient and a health professional)

Word limit: 100 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 4.

Task 7:

Once you have read the article in 7.6 and read the Registered nurse standards for practice write the key message you have learnt about professional appearance and list 2 things about your own appearance you will do to promote professional relationships on your first student placement.

Word limit: 150 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 1,2, 3 & 4.

Task 8:

Once you have completed learning activity 8.5 with your group, re-write your script explaining your chosen medical term without Jargon. (Hint: think about this task as if you were explaining the term to a patient or friend who has no medical knowledge). Remember to ensure that you are using everyday language that is free of Jargon.

Word limit: 100 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 1 & 3.

Task 9:

Spend some time researching the handover tool ISBAR and in no more than 150 words describe why ISBAR is a vital tool in an emergency. Use literature to support your reasoning.

Word limit: 150 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2 & 3.

Referencing: At least one reference using APA 7.

Task 10:

Complete the readings and learning activities in 10.3 with your group. Spend some time researching adolescence and name 1 key characteristic that may make communication challenging and explain 1 way you can adapt your communication to enhance communicating with adolescents.

Word limit: 100 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Task 11:

Choose one of the communication needs/difficulties discussed in Module 9 and explain a strategy you can use to improve communication in clinical practice. Ensure that you include at least 1 reference within your work.

Word limit: 150 words

Marking: as per the marking rubric.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Reference: 1 reference, APA 7.

Task 12:

Ensure you have completed learning activities 12.3 and 12.5 before commencing this activity. Choose one of the reflection models provided in activity 12.5 (Gibbs or Borton) and then in no more than 250 words reflect on the scenario you enacted in learning activity 12.3 using your chosen model of reflection. Your reflection should include how you will continue to work on this skill as you progress through your nursing studies.

Word limit: 250 words

Marking: As per the marking rubric.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1,2, 3, 4.

Re-Attempts

To achieve a passing grade for this unit you are required to pass this assessment item. If you do not pass this assessment item, you may be offered an opportunity to re-attempt. A re-attempt may be offered if you have demonstrated a reasonable initial attempt to complete all components of the task.

If you are required to re-attempt, you can only achieve a maximum of 50% of the available marks for this assessment.

Additional important information:

Parts A and B must be submitted by the due date described above however the entire portfolio will be marked and released at the end of the term.

Marking Criteria: