Overview
The focus of this unit is on the lifespan approach to nursing management that supports promoting the health of the individual experiencing a long-term illness. It will provide you with theoretical knowledge that will complement Clinical Nursing Practice 4 . You will build on your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills through the development of knowledge with regards to nursing interventions required to provide safe nursing care to individuals, families and carers in the sub-acute and community setting.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites NURS11162 Inclusive Practice for NursingNURS12158 Clinical Nursing Practice 3 BIOH12008 Human Pathophysiology NURS12157 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing NURS12156 Clinical Nursing Practice 2 or NURS11156 Acute Nursing Management NURS12154 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice or NURS12151 Pharmacology for Nursing NURS11158 Evidence Informed Nursing Practice or NHLT12001 Evidence Informed Practice
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.
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 Feedback Report
The layout of the unit definitely taught me a lot about community nursing and a different way of delivery holistic care. The weekly content was interesting to follow.
Continue with case study and unit content with updates for best practice and updated resources. Unit content will require review as learning outcomes have changed for the last offering and are to be implemented for 2021.
- Explore the legal and ethical aspects of person centred nursing care across the lifespan in sub-acute and community settings
- Identify primary health measures associated with managing chronic illness which occur at local, national and international levels
- Explore the use of technology in sub-acute and community settings to facilitate person centred nursing care
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and cultural safety to facilitate continuity of care, person safety and quality within sub-acute and community settings.
The learning outcomes are linked to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Standards for registered nurses and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registered nurse standards for practice.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
Recommended reading and other resources for this unit will be provided via the unit Moodle site. Some modules will require the student to undertake independent research activities to locate appropriate journal articles and other contemporary resources.
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.
k.lane-krebs@cqu.edu.au
d.lorenze@cqu.edu.au
Module 1 - Exploring community based nursing
Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021Module/Topic
What is a community nurse?
Social and cultural aspects of community nursing.
Ethical and Legal frameworks within community practice.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 2 - Applying the tools - seeking opportunities for intervention
Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Identifying community issues (AKA wicked social problems) and developing strategies for intervention.
Applying the tools of analysis: Clinical Reasoning Cycle
Models of health & approaches to interventions.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 3 - Knowing, interacting and working within your community
Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Getting ideas "on board" in the community.
Ownership, community capacity and solutions.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 4 - "Wicked social" problems within communities
Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Social & cultural characteristics of communities.
Identifying and exploring "wicked social" problems
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 5 - Coordination and Leadership
Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Creating effective multi-disciplinary teams.
Seeking avenues of intervention.
Community nursing role in the facilitation and cohesion of community projects.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Take some time out for you. Self-care is essential.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 6 - The revolving door: Readmissions and discharge to community
Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Readmissions- is this a failure?
Developing proactive networks.
Stages of the lifespan consideration.
Capacity to care at home.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment 1 DUE.
Report and presentation (50%) due Monday 19 April 2021 (Week 6) Due: Week 6 Monday (19 Apr 2021) 11:30 pm AEST
Module 7 - When everyone knows everyone's business.
Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Addressing confidentiality and professional boundaries within community nursing.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 8 - Reflective practices and moving forward
Begin Date: 03 May 2021Module/Topic
Reflecting on experiences from placement and within communities, identifying your challenges and improving practice.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment 2 topics MUST be submitted for coordinator approval by Friday of this week. (Submit via MOODLE).
Module 9 - Finding professional supports and resources
Begin Date: 10 May 2021Module/Topic
Networking
Resilience
Preventing burnout
Enhancing professional development.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 10 - Evaluating community projects
Begin Date: 17 May 2021Module/Topic
An evaluative model: The when, the who and the how.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module 11 - Saying good bye to a community
Begin Date: 24 May 2021Module/Topic
Ending your contract within a community.
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment 2 DUE.
Assessment 2 - Written assessment (MIN 2000 to MAX 2500 words) Due: Week 11 Wednesday (26 May 2021) 11:30 pm AEST
Module 12 - Reflection and future orientation
Begin Date: 31 May 2021Module/Topic
Advice to your future self
Career options and planning considerations
Chapter
Resources available in Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please complete the HAVE YOUR SAY survey.
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021Module/Topic
NURS13134 does NOT have an exam.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please complete the HAVE YOUR SAY survey.
Exam Week
Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please complete the HAVE YOUR SAY survey.
1 Written Assessment
Details: Please see the Unit Moodle site for the detailed scenario information.
This is an INDIVIDUAL assessment task. This assessment task requires students to compose a report using information from the scenarios provided (located on the unit Moodle site). You are required to position yourself as a community nurse. Using theoretical concepts and planning tools provided within NURS13134, explore the events occurring for the characters within each of the FOUR scenarios (4) and demonstrate considerations that are required in planning care using community nursing perspectives.
This assessment - MUST include:
- Title/cover page
- Table of content
- Introduction
- 4 x Analysis tables (an example is provided on the Moodle site) (Each table should contain no more than 300 words)
- An accompanying three (3 minute) recorded oral presentation for EACH scenario expanding on the information presented in the table
- Conclusion
- Reference list
Week 6 Monday (19 Apr 2021) 11:30 pm AEST
In accordance with policy: Any marks and/or grades for assessments released to students prior to Certification of Grades are provisional and are subject to moderation and confirmation through the relevant Program and Divisional Assessment Committees. No examination marks will be released until after the process of moderation and certification of grades. All confirmed assessment marks, including final assessment and examination marks, will be made available to students after final grades have been published.
| HD | D | C | P | F | Mark |
| Structure & Organisation -10% | |||||
| Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page, and a contents page. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. 5 – 4.25 | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page, 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 4.20 – 3.6 | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page and 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 3.75 – 3.55 | Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. No page numbers, title page, 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 3.50 – 2.5 | Poorly presented assignment. Double line spacing, page numbers or 12-point font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.2.45 – 0 | 5 /5 |
| Analysis tables are clear, easy to read and consistently use appropriate professional language and terminology. All four tables are included. 5. – 4.25 | Analysis tables are clear and easy to read and frequently use professional language and terminology. All four tables are included. 4.20 – 3.6 | Analysis tables are appropriate however at times lack clarity. Attempts are made to include professional terminology. Three tables are included. 3.75 – 3.55 | Analysis tables allow for misinterpretation of the meaning Professional terminology is frequently omitted. Three tables are included. 3.50 – 2.5 | Analysis are not well presented. Little to no links professional terminology is included. One or two tables are included. 2.45 – 0 | |
| Introduction and conclusion (20%) | |||||
| Clear and succinct introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. Clear and succinct conclusion that recaps important elements of discussion and brings a sense of closure. 20– 17.0 | Clear and appropriate introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. Clear and appropriate conclusion that recaps some elements of the discussion. 16.95 – 15 | Appropriate introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. An appropriate conclusion that attempts to highlight some key points from the discussion 14.95 – 13.0 | Introduction is apparent - the reader is not clearly orientated. structure. Conclusion is apparent however it does not recap elements of the discussion 12.95 – 10.0 | No recognisable introduction—and/or there is no direction in relation to the topic. No recognisable conclusion—and/or there is no closure in relation to the topic is evident 9.95-0 | /20 |
| Approach and Argument (60%) | |||||
| Written content is clearly relevant to the topic. The approach comprehensively utilises the 8 stages of the Clinical Reasoning Cycle. A strong community focus is identified. 30 – 25.5 | Written content is relevant to the topic. The approach utilises the 8 stages of the Clinical Reasoning Cycle. A clear community focus is identified. 25.25– 22.5 | Written content is mostly appropriate to the topic. The approach utilises the 8 stages of the Clinical Reasoning Cycle. A community focus is suggested. 22.25 – 19.5 | Written content is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. The approach attempts to utilise the 8 stages of the clinical reasoning cycle. A community focus is somewhat evident. 19.45 – 15 | Written content does not address all aspects of the assessment task. The approach does not utilise the 8 stages of the clinical reasoning cycle. A community focus is not identified. 14.5– 0 | /30 |
| The oral presentation comprehensively includes additional information to display clear, coherent, and convincing critical thought. 30 – 25.5 | The oral presentation extensively includes additional information displaying well-developed critical thought. 25.25 – 22.5 | The oral presentation generally, includes additional information with emerging critical thought presented. 22.25 – 19.5 | The oral presentation demonstrates limited additional information with some perceptible critical thought. 19.45 – 15 | The oral presentation does not provide any additional detail Little to no critical thought is identified. 14.5 – 0 | /30 |
| Referencing - 10% | |||||
| In text citations and reference list fully adhere to APA guidelines. A minimum of 5 references used. 5 – 4.25 | In-text and reference list consistently adhere to reference list presentation guidelines of APA style. One to two irregularities A minimum of 4 references used. 4..0-3.75 | In-text citations and reference list frequently adhere to reference list presentation guidelines of APA style. Three or four irregularities. A minimum of 3 references used. 3.70 – 3.25 | In-text citations and reference list occasionally adhere to guidelines of APA style. A minimum of 2 references used. 3.20 – 2.5 | In-text citations and reference list contain multiple errors and do not adhere guidelines of APA style. A minimum of 2 references not provided. 2.45 – 0 | /5 |
| All resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 5 – 4.25 | All resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 4..0-3.75 | Most of the resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 3.70 – 3.25 | Some of the resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 3.20 – 2.5 | Resources do not demonstrate reliability, recency, and/or relevance. 2.45 – 0 | /5 |
| Total Marks | /100 |
- Explore the legal and ethical aspects of person centred nursing care across the lifespan in sub-acute and community settings
- Identify primary health measures associated with managing chronic illness which occur at local, national and international levels
- Explore the use of technology in sub-acute and community settings to facilitate person centred nursing care
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and cultural safety to facilitate continuity of care, person safety and quality within sub-acute and community settings.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
Details:
This is an INDIVIDUAL assessment task. This assessment task requires students to select a wicked social problem you have encountered within your placement, from your local community or lived experience (examples could include youth substance abuse, bullying, managing a chronic health condition such as incontinence in the community, loneliness in an aging population). You are required to position yourself as a community nurse. Using theoretical concepts and planning tools provided within NURS13134, identify, and develop a community-based initiative that can be facilitated by a community nurse to address the issue.
Students must submit their topic for approval Via Moodle BEFORE Friday of week 8.
This assessment - MUST include:
- Title/cover page (Specify your approved TOPIC and date of approval)
- Table of content
- Introduction
- Discussion areas:
- Identify and provide an overview of the problem you wish to address and identify the target population
- Justify how this would fit within the domain of a community nursing initiative and your role of as the community nurse
- Detail the intervention activity you will provide by identifying the goals, who will be involved, how you will recruit participants, a timeline (for lead up, implementation, delivery), and evaluation
- Conclusion
- Reference list
Week 11 Wednesday (26 May 2021) 11:30 pm AEST
In accordance with policy: Any marks and/or grades for assessments released to students prior to Certification of Grades are provisional and are subject to moderation and confirmation through the relevant Program and Divisional Assessment Committees. No examination marks will be released until after the process of moderation and certification of grades. All confirmed assessment marks, including final assessment and examination marks, will be made available to students after final grades have been published.
Student:
| HD | D | C | P | F | Mark |
| Structure & Organisation -10% | |||||
| Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page, and a contents page. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. 5 – 4.25 | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page, 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 4.20 – 3.6 | Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, title page and 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 3.75 – 3.55 | Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. No page numbers, title page, 5 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure. 3.50 – 2.5 | Poorly presented assignment. Double line spacing, page numbers or 12-point font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.2.45 – 0 | /5 /5 |
| Discussion is easy to read and consistently uses appropriate professional language and terminology. 5. – 4.25 | Discussion is clear and easy to read and frequently uses professional language and terminology. 4.20 – 3.6 | Discussion progresses in a logical manner however at times may lack clarity. Attempts are made to include professional terminology. 3.75 – 3.55 | Discussion frequently allows for misinterpretation of the meaning. Professional terminology is frequently omitted. 3.50 – 2.5 | Discussion is not clear or logical making meaning difficult to determine. Little to no links professional terminology is included. 2.45 – 0 | |
| Introduction and conclusion (20%) | |||||
| Clear and succinct introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. Clear and succinct conclusion that recaps important elements of discussion and brings a sense of closure. 20– 17.0 | Clear and appropriate introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. Clear and appropriate conclusion that recaps some elements of the discussion. 16.95 – 15 | Appropriate introduction that orientates the reader to the topic. An appropriate conclusion that attempts to highlight some key points from the discussion 14.95 – 13.0 | Introduction is apparent - the reader is not clearly orientated. structure. Conclusion is apparent however it does not recap elements of the discussion 12.95 – 10.0 | No recognisable introduction—and/or there is no direction in relation to the topic. No recognisable conclusion—and/or there is no closure in relation to the topic is evident 9.95-0 | /20 |
| Approach and Argument (60%) | |||||
| Written content provides excellent articulation of community nursing perspectives and the community nurse’s role. A strong community focus is identified. 30 – 25.5 | Written content provides well developed articulation of community nursing perspectives, the community nurse’s role, details the intervention (goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline and evaluation). A clear community focus is identified. 25.25– 22.5 | Written content is mostly appropriate to the topic and provides Frequent identification of community nursing perspectives, the community nurse’s role, details the intervention in a basic manner. A community focus suggested. 22.25 – 19.5 | Written content is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Some identification of community nursing perspectives, the community nurse’s role, details the intervention in a basic manner. A community focus is somewhat evident. 19.45 – 15 | Written content does not address all aspects of the assessment task. A community focus is not clearly identified. 14.5– 0 | /30 |
| Intervention components identifies: goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline and evaluation elements. Clear, coherent, and convincing critical thought is demonstrated. 30 – 25.5 | Intervention components identifies: goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline and evaluation elements. Well-developed critical thought is evident. 25.25 – 22.5 | Intervention components: identifies: goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline and evaluation elements. Emerging critical thought presented. 22.25 – 19.5 | Intervention components identifies some elements of: goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline and evaluation elements. Some perceptible critical thought. 19.45 – 15 | Intervention components doe not identify all components of: goals, stakeholders, participants and recruitment, timeline. Little to no critical though is identified. 14.5 – 0 | /30 |
| Referencing - 10% | |||||
| In text citations and reference list Fully adheres to APA guidelines. A minimum of 8 references used. 5 – 4.25 | In-text and reference list consistently adhere to reference list presentation guidelines of APA style. One to two irregularities A minimum of 8 references used. 4..0-3.75 | In-text citations and reference list frequently adhere to reference list presentation guidelines of APA style. Three or four irregularities. A minimum of 7 references used. 3.70 – 3.25 | In-text citations and reference list occasionally adhere to guidelines of APA style. A minimum of 6 references used. 3.20 – 2.5 | In-text citations and reference list contain multiple errors and do not adhere guidelines of APA style. A minimum of 6 references not provided. 2.45 – 0 | /5 |
| All resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 5 – 4.25 | All resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 4..0-3.75 | Most of the resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 3.70 – 3.25 | Some of the resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and relevance. 3.20 – 2.5 | Resources do not demonstrate Some of the resources demonstrate reliability, recency, and/or relevance. 2.45 – 0 | /5 |
| Total Marks | /100 |
- Explore the legal and ethical aspects of person centred nursing care across the lifespan in sub-acute and community settings
- Identify primary health measures associated with managing chronic illness which occur at local, national and international levels
- Explore the use of technology in sub-acute and community settings to facilitate person centred nursing care
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and cultural safety to facilitate continuity of care, person safety and quality within sub-acute and community settings.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
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