Overview
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) expect that a registered nurse is able to think critically and analyse nursing practice. This is achieved by accessing, analysing, and using the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice. In this unit, you will be introduced to an evidence-based approach to clinical inquiry and decision making that informs nursing practice. You will develop skills in locating evidence, evaluating and applying research findings to inform best practice.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite:NURS11170Corequisite:BIOH12011 or BIOH11006 and NURS12154Must be enrolled in CL91 Bachelor of Nursing.
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 1 - 2021
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.
- Analyse the purpose of evidence in nursing practice and why nursing clinical decision making should be based on the best available evidence
- Apply information retrieval and evidence critiquing skills
- Apply a systematic approach to locating evidence to address a specific clinical situation
- Employ Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and critical thinking skills to make decisions in a specific clinical context.
Content in this unit incorporates a number of professional nursing requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Maintains the capability for practice
Develops a plan for nursing practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Nursing Code of Conduct
Legal compliance
Person-centred practice
Cultural practice and respectful relationships
Professional behaviour
Research in health
Health and wellbeing
International Council of Nursing Code of Ethics for Nursing
Nurses and People
Nurses and Practice
Nurses and the Profession
Nurses and co-workers
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Comprehensive care
Patient Safety Competency Framework
Person-centred care
Therapeutic communication
Cultural competence
Teamwork and collaborative practice
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based practice
Preventing, minimising and responding to adverse events
Infection prevention and control
Medication safety
Aged Care Quality Standards
Consumer dignity and choice
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers
Personal care and clinical care
Organisation’s service environment
Feedback and complaints
Organisation governance
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.walker@cqu.edu.au
p.ellem@cqu.edu.au
p.heidke@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Focused Searchable Research Question
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Searching for Evidence: Systematic Approaches
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Hierarchy of Evidence, Research Paradigms, & Ethics in Research
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Credibility of Evidence, Academic Writing & Referencing Skills
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Writing & Referencing Skills
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Critical Appraisal of Evidence & Systematic Reviews
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Appraisal of Quantitative & Qualitative Research
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Appraisal of Web Sites & Social Media
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Clinical Practice Guidelines & National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Applying & Auditing Evidence in Nursing Practice
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Unit Review
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Learning outcomes 1 and 4 are only assessed in Assessment 2. As such Assessment 2 must be attempted before a pass grade can be awarded for the unit. Failure to attempt assessment 2 will result in a fail grade being awarded for the Unit.
1 Written Assessment
Aim
The aim of the assessment is to develop a PICO and the skills to enable the inclusion of evidence in your nursing practice. The learning for this assignment will take place in Weeks 1 to 5. During this time, you will learn about the PICO framework, why we use it, how it helps to find credible research relevant to the clinical world and how to complete it. In this assessment, you will provide evidence of your learning by using the PICO template to build a systematic literature search. To assist you in this task a blank PICO template is provided on the Unit Moodle site under the assessment tab.
Instructions
This assessment consists of two tasks related to the case study below:
Case Study
You are a student nurse on clinical placement and are caring for 78 year old Perla Daniel following surgery on her fractured femur. It is now 3 days since Perla has had her surgery. Perla has been reluctant to mobilise and still has an indwelling urinary catheter (IDC) insitu. Perla is complaining of nausea, pain around the suprapubic region and burning when urinating via catheter. Your RN suspects Perla has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and collects a urine specimen for ward testing and for microscopic, culture and sensitivity (MCS). Your RN buddy shares with you their concern regarding the length of time Perla’s IDC has been insitu and asks you to search the research literature to uncover the evidence with regards to the management of an IDC.
Requirements for Task 1: Development of PICO (not included in word count)
Please use the PICO Template and follow the steps below to complete assessment task 1.
Step 1.1 Complete the PICO (population/patient, intervention/issue, control/comparison, and outcomes) framework, in response to the clinical problem (care of the person with an IDC insitu).
Step 1.2 Add Boolean Operators and other symbols to complete your search strategy.
Step 1.3 Develop a research/clinical question to help search for literature on the clinical problem.
Step 1.4 Document the databases accessed and identify the search filters used. You are to search at least five databases and find the ‘best’ five academic resources including journal articles, systematic reviews, and evidence summaries.
Requirements for Task 2 - Appraisal of Academic Resources
You are to search the library databases to find evidence that will assist in addressing the clinical problem (care of the person with an IDC insitu) to make an informed decision. You are required to select five of the ‘best’ academic resources from your library database search and undertake an appraisal of each academic resources using the five components of academic credibility (ARCOC - Authority, Relevance, Coverage, Objectivity, and Currency). The five justifications entries must justify why the resources you have selected are credible to answer the clinical/research question (care of the person with an IDC insitu).
Length: Approximately 250 words is required for each resource entry (total 1250 words). The word count includes, databases, type of study, level of evidence, ethical approval and justification. The APA references are not included in the word count.
Please use the PICO Template and follow the steps below to complete assessment task 2.
Step 2.1 References: Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style when referencing your resource. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide. (References are not included in the word count).
Step 2.2 Database resource found on: Record the database the resource was found on. This should be a different database for each entry.
Step 2.3 Type of study and level of evidence: Identify the type of study and level of evidence of the resource, e.g. Systematic Review/Level 1 evidence.
Step 2.4 Ethical approval: Evaluate the resource to determine whether ethical considerations have been addressed. State whether the article/resource required ethical approval? Yes/No – if yes, was it clearly stated in the article/resources? If no, why not?
Step 2.5 Five justification paragraphs: Each paragraph must evaluate the five components of academic credibility (ARCOC - Authority, Relevance, Coverage, Objectivity, and Currency). Write a justification for EACH of the academic resources you have selected to answer your clinical/research question. Be sure to state why the selected resource is academically credible. The justification paragraph must include the five components of academic credibility (Authority, Relevance, Coverage, Objectivity, and Currency). These exact words MUST be included in the justification. Slight variations of the root word are acceptable e.g. Authority, authoritative. Note. You are simply evaluating the credibility of the resource. You are not summarising the study/ article.
Resources
- Please access the Assessment 1 resources and template available on the NURS12165 Moodle site.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
- We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide and the Nursing Resource Guide.
- For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
- Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
- Online
- Please ensure your assignment is double spaced and you use 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Please upload your assignment by the due date using the Assessment 1 link available on the NURS12165 Moodle site
Week 5 Friday (9 Apr 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (30 Apr 2021)
| HD 100-85% | D 84-75% | C 74-^5% | P 64-50% | F 49-0% | |
| Structure 1 | Excellent presentation of assignment with the inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font used, Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. (5%) | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font used, 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font used, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. | Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font used. 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. | Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not use, 12-point Times New Roman font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. Does not adhere to word count. |
| Structure 2 | All components of template completed in full. (11 sections) (5%) | 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. (Only 7 sections or less) |
| Task 1 - PICO Process | The PICO clearly identifies the process used to generate evidence related to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). PICO terms fully align with the topic. A minimum of 4 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy. (10%) | The PICO mostly identifies the process used to generate evidence related to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). PICO terms mostly align with the topic. A minimum of 3 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy. | The PICO somewhat identifies the process for generating evidence. PICO terms generally align with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). A minimum of 2 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy. | Minimal clarity in the process of generating evidence shown in PICO. PICO terms somewhat align to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). A minimum of 1 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy. | PICO process for generating evidence disjointed or absent. PICO terms do not align with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). No Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy. |
| Task 1 - Research/Clinical Question | Research question developed fully aligns with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). (10%) | Research question developed mostly aligns with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). | Research question developed generally aligns with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). | Research question developed somewhat aligns to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). | No research question included, or research question developed does not align with the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). |
| Task 1 - Databases, Synonyms and Filters | Approach comprehensively demonstrates an advanced application of the research processes with at least 5 databases used, along with fully appropriate synonyms, and filters. (5%) | Approach demonstrates application of the research process with at least 4 databases used, along with synonyms and filters that are mostly appropriate. | Approach demonstrates a general application of the research process with at least 3 databases used, along with synonyms and filters generally appropriate. | Approach demonstrates a basic application of the research process with at least 2 databases used, along with synonyms and filters somewhat appropriate. | Approach demonstrates a minimal or lack of application of the research process with only 1 database used, synonyms or filters either inappropriate or missing. |
| Task 2 - References | All references fully adhere to APA guidelines (no errors). (10%) | References mostly adhere to APA guidelines (3 consistent mistakes or 2 different errors). | References generally adhere to APA guidelines (4 consistent mistakes or 3 different errors). | References somewhat adhere to APA guidelines (5 consistent mistakes or 4 different errors). | References do not adhere to APA guidelines (> 5 consistent mistakes/5 or more different errors). Many aspects of the APA referencing style missing. |
| Task 2 - Databases/Type of Study/Level of Evidence | 5 quality journal articles, systematic reviews, or evidence summaries, from 5 separate databases that present research findings are included. The type of study and level of evidence is correctly identified for all 5 academic resources that are no older than 5 years. Websites or textbooks are not used. (10%) | 5 quality journal articles, systematic reviews, or evidence summaries, from 4 separate databases that present research findings are included. The type of study and level of evidence is correctly identified for 4 academic resources that are no older than 5 years. Websites or textbooks are not used. | 5 quality journal articles, systematic reviews, or evidence summaries, from 3 separate databases that present research findings are included. The type of study and level of evidence is correctly identified for 4 academic resources that are no older than 5 years. Websites or textbooks are not used. | 5 quality journal articles, systematic reviews, or evidence summaries, from 3 separate databases that present research findings are included. The type of study and level of evidence is correctly identified for 3 academic resources that are no older than 5 years. Websites or textbooks are not used. | Less than 5 academic resources included. Many of the resources are greater than 5 years old. Two or less journal articles that present research finding are used. Unable to correctly identify type of study or level of evidence for at least 3 academic resources. Websites or textbooks are used. |
| Task 2 - Ethics | Ethical approval addressed for all 5 articles/resources. (5%) | Ethical approval addressed for 4 articles/resources. | Ethical approval addressed for 3 articles/resources. | Ethical approval addressed for 2 articles/resources. | Ethical approval addressed for only 1 article/resource or not addressed at all. |
| Task 2 - Justifications | All 5 selected academic resources are clearly relevant to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). Provides a clear and in-depth justification for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility. (40%) | All 5 selected academic resources are mostly relevant to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). Provides appropriate justification for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility. | All 5 selected academic resources are generally relevant to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). Provides general justification for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility. | All 5 selected academic resources are somewhat relevant to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). Basic justification provided for choices using the 5 components of academic credibility. | Selected academic resources are not relevant to the topic (Care of the person with an IDC insitu). Minimal or no justification provided as to the selection of resources. All 5 components of academic credibility are not used. |
- Apply information retrieval and evidence critiquing skills
- Apply a systematic approach to locating evidence to address a specific clinical situation
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
Aim
The aim of the assessment is to apply research evidence to a clinical nursing problem. The learning for this assignment will take place in Weeks 6 to 11. During this time, you will learn how to appraise research evidence, why this is important, and the value of reflection to your nursing practice.
Instructions
This assessment consists of three tasks related to the case study below:
Case Study
You are a nursing student on clinical placement in the health care facility where Perla Daniel is receiving post-operative care following surgery for repair of a fractured femur. The pathology results on a urine specimen sent for microscopic, culture and sensitivity, indicates Perla has a urinary tract infection. Your RN shares with you that the facility does not have guidelines, based on the best available evidence, to assist in the management of people with an indwelling urinary catheter (IDC). This has resulted in inconsistent practices being observed with the length of time indwelling urinary catheters have remained insitu, with many patients developing urinary tract infections as a result. The RN asks you to search and analyse the evidence to assist the facility to develop up-to-date policies and procedures regarding the best practice in the care of people with an IDC.
Requirements for Task 1 (500 words)
You are the research relevant databases for evidence related to the case study. Types of sources of evidence you must use are: relevant clinical practice guidelines, reputable websites, credible journal articles and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. You may also use relevant articles from your first assessment. Be sure to include intext citations to support your conclusions.
Please note: Evidence sources should be no older than 5 years.
Please follow the steps below to complete assessment task 1.
Step 1.1 Locate at least one relevant clinical practice guideline, two reputable websites, and a selection of credible journal articles related to the clinical problem: management of people with an indwelling urinary catheter (IDC).
Step 1.2 Select appropriate evidence appraisal tools from those available in week 7 on the NURS12165 Moodle site. Apply the evidence appraisal tool to the evidence you have collected for this assignment. Document your findings on the relevant appraisal tool.
Step 1.3 Analyse the outcome of your appraisal of the evidence to determine the best evidence.
Step 1.4 Summarise the evidence related to the clinical problem.
Step 1.5 Relate your findings to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Requirements for Task 2 (300 words)
You are to write recommendations that align with the best available evidence.
Please follow the steps below to complete assessment task 2.
Step 2.1 Provide 3 to 4 clear evidence-based recommendations that align with the best available evidence.
Step 2.2 Justify each of your recommendations.
Step 2.3 Be sure to include intext citations to support your recommendations.
Requirements for Task 3 (200 words)
Reflect on the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist you in your clinical nursing decision making.
Resources
- Please access the Assessment 2 resources and template available on the NURS12165 Moodle site.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
- We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide and the Nursing Resource Guide.
- For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
- Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
- Online.
- Please ensure your assignment is double spaced and you use 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Please upload your assignment by the due date using the Assessment 2 link available on the NURS12165 Moodle site.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
| HD 100-85% | D 84-75% | C 74-65% | P 64-50% | F 49-0% | |
| Structure 1 | Excellent presentation of assignment with the inclusion of all correct components. Double line spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font used. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure (5%) | Well-presented assignment, with inclusion of required components. Double line spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font used. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. | Organisation and structure of the assignment are appropriate, with the inclusion of most required components. Double line spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font used. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. | Adequate assignment presentation, however, organisation and structure allow misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Double line spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font used. 5 to 6 consistent errors with spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. | Poorly presented assignment. Critical components are missing. Organisation and structure detract from the meaning of the content. Double spacing not used. 12-point Times New Roman font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar, or paragraph structure. |
| Structure 2 | Content is clearly relevant to the topic. The approach comprehensively addresses the assignment task, and the argument proceeds logically. Supporting literature is clearly integrated throughout the assignment. Adheres to word count. (5%) | Content is relevant to the topic. The approach clearly addresses the assignment task, and the argument proceeds logically. Supporting literature is used appropriately throughout. Adheres to word count. | Content is appropriate and addresses the assignment task and the argument, for the most part, proceeds logically. Minimal omissions in integration to supporting literature throughout assignment. Adheres to word count | Content addresses the assignment task although the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Frequent omissions in the integration of supporting literature throughout the assignment. Adheres to word count. | Inadequate description of required content. Assignment task not addressed. Little or no discernible critical thought. Little to no integration of supporting literature in the assignment. Does not adhere to word count. |
| Task 1 | Comprehensively and skilfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence related to the clinical problem (management of people with an IDC) to facilitate informed decision making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. (35%) | Thoughtfully summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence related to the clinical problem (management of people with an IDC) to facilitate informed decision making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | Coherently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence related to the clinical problem (management of people with an IDC) to facilitate informed decision making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | Sufficiently summarises one relevant clinical practice guideline and other relevant evidence related to the clinical problem (management of people with an IDC) to facilitate informed decision making. Findings are related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | Little or no summarising of relevant clinical practice guidelines and/or relevant evidence related to the clinical problem (management of people with an IDC) to facilitate informed decision making. Findings are not related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards |
| Task 2 | Clearly and accurately discusses 4 recommendations to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 appropriate justifications. (25%) | Discusses 4 recommendations to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 4 sufficient justifications. | Describes 4 recommendations to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 3 sufficient justifications. | Provides 3 basic recommendations to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice including 3 limited justifications. | Less than 3 recommendations provided to incorporate evidence in policies and clinical nursing practice. Nil or insufficient justifications. |
| Task 3 | Highly developed reflection and insight with regards to the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist in clinical nursing decision making. (15%) | Well-developed reflection and insight with regards to the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist in clinical nursing decision making. | Adequately developed reflection and some insight with regards to the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist in clinical nursing decision making. | Somewhat developed reflection and insight with regards to the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist in clinical nursing decision making. Some points are descriptive rather than reflective. | Little or no reflection with regards to the purpose of evidence-based nursing practice and how this can assist in clinical nursing decision making. |
| Intext citations | Consistently accurate with intext citations in APA 7th style to support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. (5%) | 1 or 2 consistent in-text citation errors in APA 7th style identified. Intext citations support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. | 3 or 4 consistent in-text citations errors in APA 7th style identified. In-text citations support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. | 3 or 4 inconsistent in-text citation errors in APA 7th style identified. Intext-citations support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. | In-text citations are not consistent with APA 7th style. Many inaccuracies with in-text citations. Limited in-text citations used to support ideas, information, & quotations. |
| Referencing | A minimum of 8 current credible references used, including at least 4 journal articles, as well as 1 clinical practice guidelines, 2 relevant websites, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. (5%) | A minimum of 7 current references used, including at least 3 journal articles, as well as 1 clinical practice guideline, 2 relevant websites, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | A minimum of 6 current references used, including at least 3 journal articles, as well as 1 clinical practice guideline, 1 relevant website, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | A minimum of 5 current references used, including at least 2 journal articles, as well as 1 clinical practice guideline, 1 relevant website, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | 4 or less current references used, including journal articles and/or clinical practice guidelines. Relevant web sites not used. Clinical practice guidelines not used. The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards not used. |
| Reference List | Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA 7th style. (5%) | Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA 7th style. (1-2 errors) | Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA 7th style.(3-4 errors) | Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA 7th style. (5-6 errors) | Reference list is not in alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines for APA 7th style. (7 or more errors) |
- Analyse the purpose of evidence in nursing practice and why nursing clinical decision making should be based on the best available evidence
- Apply a systematic approach to locating evidence to address a specific clinical situation
- Employ Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and critical thinking skills to make decisions in a specific clinical context.
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
3 Online Quiz(zes)
Aim
The aim of assessment 3 is to enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of the key components of the unit. The learning for this assignment will take place in Weeks 1 to 6 and 11 to 12.
Instructions
This is an open book assessment and will assess content from weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11. You are allowed one attempt at the quiz. The quiz consists of 40 questions. You have 60 minutes to complete the quiz. You will be provided with your result after the quiz closes.
Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task.
Step 1: Please review the learning for NURS12165 from weeks 1 to 6 and week 11. You will find the information in week 12 helpful with this task.
Step 2: Complete the quiz. The quiz will open at 00.01 am on Wednesday June 2, 2021 and close at 11.59pm Friday June 4, 2021. Please complete the quiz on the NURS12165 Moodle site by the closing date.
Resources
- You will require a copy of the American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition).
Submission
- Online.
- Please complete the quiz by the due date using the Assessment 3 link available on the NURS12165 Moodle site.
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Other
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Quiz will open at 00.01 am on Wednesday June 2, 2021 and close at 11.59pm Friday June 4, 2021.
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
You will be provided with your result after the quiz closes.
No Assessment Criteria
- Apply information retrieval and evidence critiquing skills
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
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.
What can you do to act with integrity?
