CQUniversity Unit Profile
NURS20160 The Nurse Professional
The Nurse Professional
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General Information

Overview

This unit provides you with advanced knowledge of contemporary nursing practice in the Australian healthcare industry. You will examine current legislation, registration standards and scope of practice documents in order to organise and delegate safe and effective healthcare for individuals, families and groups. Ethical and legal considerations that arise from working in the nursing profession will be critically analysed and you will consider ethical, professional and self-management implications for practice. You will be encouraged to demonstrate sound judgement in applying legal and ethical frameworks in a simulated activity. You will critically evaluate the use of evidence-informed practice in nursing and will examine its significance in clinical leadership. This allows you to design and communicate a quality improvement plan in a simulated health setting.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 7
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in either: CH79 Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Re-Entry) orCL02 Graduate Certificate in Nursing (International Registered Nurse Entry)

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 - 2023

Online

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate 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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 50%
2. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

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

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

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

Feedback from SUTE data

Feedback

Assessment feedback was particularly helpful.

Recommendation

Continue treating assessment feedback as a teaching exercise.

Feedback from SUTE data

Feedback

The course was well structured and easy to follow. Simone Ohlin was always enthusiastic and full of energy in conducting our lectures, it does make difference. Excellent work!

Recommendation

Continue to review structure and intertwine theoretical units and relevance to the clinical unit.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Apply legal and ethical frameworks and professional codes and guidelines to nursing practice
  2. Delegate nursing care in an appropriate manner, to optimise patient outcomes in simulated scenarios
  3. Evaluate sources of evidence in order to design an evidence-informed nursing care plan
  4. Apply the principles of clinical leadership to construct a best-practice change concept.

The unit learning outcomes are linked to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's "Registered Nurses Standards for Practice".

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Camera and microphone for attending Zoom tutorials
  • Laptop/Computer
  • Microsoft Teams (both microphone and webcam capability)
Referencing Style

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.

Teaching Contacts
Simone Ohlin Unit Coordinator
s.ohlin@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Over the next three weeks, we will comprehensively review and build upon your knowledge of evidence-informed practice and knowledge translation.


Chapter

  1. The person-centred care framework
  2. NSQHS Standard 2
  3. Essentials of care

Events and Submissions/Topic

Please see a detailed weekly schedule in Moodle

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

This class will delve further into your research question and  Person-centred/Inspirational motivation and coaching conceptual framework.

There is an ALC class timed for 1200.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Team discussion: Person-centred/Inspirational motivation and coaching conceptual framework.

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

This week we extend your knowledge of person-centered care, practice development, and Inspirational motivation and coaching conceptual framework.

Chapter

  1. Searching for the evidence

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 feedback is due

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

This week we extend your knowledge of evidence-informed practice and knowledge translation.

There is an ALC class in the afternoon

Chapter

  1. Analysing the Evidence

Events and Submissions/Topic

Team discussion: Review Protocol and literature review


Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

We continue to extend on your knowledge of evidence-informed practice and knowledge translation.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 feedback due

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

This is a designated vacation week. Enjoy a well-earned rest.

Chapter

There is no work this week.

Events and Submissions/Topic

There is no work this week.

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Over the next two weeks, we will comprehensively review and build upon your knowledge of the nursing scope of practice and delegation. This week will focus on the scope of practice of the healthcare team.

Chapter

  1. Healthcare team Scope of Practice

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 1 Final Submission


Research Assessment Due: Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Over the next weeks, we will build upon your knowledge of nursing law, professional guidelines and ethics.

  • Code of conduct
  •  scope of practice and focus on delegation.

Chapter

  1. Delegation

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

No Class

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Final ALC class


Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

We finish our review and ethical and legal frameworks by focusing on nursing and the law.

Chapter

3. Working Legally

4. Consolidation activity

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz Due: Week 10 Friday (22 Sept 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

This week is left free to study for and undertake the Assessment 2 Quiz

Please fill in the "have your say" email evaluations for this unit.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Quiz

Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Research Assessment

Task Description

Type: Written assessment

Submission date: Time 1700hrs

There are three submission dates: Week 3, Week 5 and the final submission in Week 6. See submission details below.

Weighting: 50%

Length: 2000 words (this is in addition to the 1065 words of the word template)

Unit Coordinator: Simone Ohlin

Task

This assessment piece has 3 steps:

Step 1: Produce a drawing utilising the concept of: Inspirational motivation and coaching, then combine them within the person-centred care framework (conceptual framework)

Step 2: Create a research question and conduct a small literature review to explore “best practice” for a patient in an aspect of ONE of the following topics:

1. surgical site infections in the tropics

2. reducing oral bacteria for a person who is immunocompromised.

3. working with translators

Step 3: Explain how you would use your conceptual framework to integrate your research findings into a clinical environment.


Instructions

Using the template provided to you in Moodle, complete a small (5-article) literature review project on nursing care from your choice of topic from above. You will learn how to perform the review during your studies. The lecturer will support you through tutorials and you will submit sections of your assessment periodically. In this process, you will use the template to undertake the following steps:

1. Create a diagram of a person-centred/inspirational motivation and coaching conceptual framework.

2. Create a research question from ONE of the topics. Using PEO/PICO.

3. Undertake a database search.

4. Select 5 articles and evaluate the articles.

5. Present a summary of the findings.

Literature and references

In this assessment use at least 7 contemporary references (<5 years) to support your discussion (this includes the 5 reviewed articles). You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian College of Nursing.

Formatting Requirements

1. Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (this is the standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).

2. Please include a cover page that has the Unit name, unit code and assignment title. Your name and student number and the name of the lecturer.

3. Include page numbers on each page.

4. Write in the third-person perspective.

5. Use formal academic language.

6. Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.

7. The word count is considered from the introduction's first word to the conclusion's last word. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Resources

1. You can use unit-provided materials and other credible sources (e.g., journal articles, books) to reference your argument. Supporting evidence such as journal articles should be sourced from the CQUniversity library. This will ensure that staff can locate these articles as they validate references.

2. We recommend that you access your discipline-specific library guide: the Nursing Resource Guide;

3. For information on academic communication, please visit the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.

4. Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.

Submissions

Submit your assessment (as a single document) via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.

Week 3: Friday (28th July 2023) 1700rs person-centred care and Inspirational motivation and coaching conceptual framework, and a nursing care topic research question (PICO /PEO)

Week 5: Friday (11th August 2023) 1700hrs – Submit one article for formative feedback.

Final Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (25th August 2023) 5:00 pm AEST

Please allow yourself enough time to learn how to upload your assignment to Moodle.

Marking Criteria

If students receive a Fail grade for this assessment, the Unit Coordinator may allow them an opportunity to reattempt the assessment. For the Unit Coordinator to allow a re-attempt, they will need to be satisfied that the student has made a reasonable attempt in the assessment item. If a reattempt is offered, students will have only 7 consecutive days to resubmit their assessment and can only receive 50% of the available grades. Only one reattempt will be allowed.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

3. Evaluate sources of evidence in order to design an evidence-informed nursing care plan

4. Apply the principles of clinical leadership to construct a best practice change concept


Due Date Information

Due Date

25/08/2023 05:00 pm (Friday, Week 6)

This is the final assessment due date.

Return To Students Information

Return Date

15/09/2023 (Friday, Week 9)

Return Description

Students who have received extensions or are undergoing academic integrity investigations may receive feedback later than the return date.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023)


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
High Distinction 85-100% Distinction 75-84% Credit 65-74% Pass 50-64% Fail <50%
Organisation 5%
An engaging and well-planned submission. It is logical, clear, concise, and persuasive. A well-planned submission. It is logical and clear. At times it is not concise or persuasive and is mostly clear and comprehensive.  Appropriately planned submission. It mostly proceeds logically and is somewhat clear and comprehensive.  Adequately planned submission. At times, it is repetitive or lacks cohesion. It is not clear or comprehensive.  The submission does not follow a logical sequence.
Presentation (10%)
The written material is very well-presented and free from spelling, grammar, and structural errors. The assessment is within the set word count and the student's work is original. There are minor errors (in spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure) that do not affect the meaning and flow of the submission. The assessment is within the set word count and the student’s work is original. Some errors (in spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure) do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count and the students' work is mostly original. There are errors (in spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure) that impede the meaning and flow of the submission. The assessment is within the set word count and the students' work is mostly original. A poorly presented assessment. There are many spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure errors which significantly reduce the document's readability. The word count has not been adhered to OR a substantial part of the work is not original
Informed argument (10%)
Consistent and judicious integration of appropriate references to support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. A minimum of 7 references are used. These may be peer-reviewed or grey literature. Consistent integration of appropriate references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 1 exception. A minimum of 7 references are used. These may be peer-reviewed or grey literature. Integrates appropriate references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 2 or 3 exceptions. A minimum of 7 references are used. These may be peer-reviewed or grey literature. Integrates appropriate references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 4 or 5 exceptions. A minimum of 7 references are used. These may be peer-reviewed or grey literature. Fails to, or infrequently attempts (>5 errors) to integrate appropriate references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations. Less than 7 references have been cited.
Referencing (5%)
Accurate APA referencing. No errors. 1-2 consistent punctuation/formatting errors (may be made multiple times) Somewhat accurate APA referencing. 3 consistent punctuation/formatting errors (may be made multiple times) OR 1-2 content errors. Occasionally accurate APA referencing. 4 consistent punctuation/formatting errors (may be made multiple times) or 3-4 content errors. APA referencing not used, or more than 4 inconsistent inaccuracies in content or punctuation/formatting
Process (10%)
Mastery of the literature review process is demonstrated. Well-substantiated literature review methods are employed. A thorough understanding of the literature review process is demonstrated. An understanding of the literature review process is demonstrated. An understanding of the literature review process is somewhat demonstrated Minimal/no understanding of the literature review process is demonstrated.
Question (10%)
Insightful research question that is relevant to patient care, and clearly articulated (using PICO/PEO). The research question is relevant to patient care, and appropriately articulated (using PICO/PEO). The research question is mostly relevant to patient care and well-articulated (using PICO/PEO). The research question is somewhat relevant to patient care but lacks cohesion (using PICO/PEO). The research question is not relevant to patient care, OR non-cohesive (using PICO/PEO).
Analysis (10%)
Thorough and analytical understanding of the 5 journal articles. The critical analysis extends beyond the individual journal articles to incorporate the context of the review. Thorough and analytical understanding of the 5 journal articles. Critical analysis sometimes extends beyond the individual journal article to incorporate the context of the review. Thorough understanding of the 5 journal articles. The critical analysis does not extend beyond the journal articles. An understanding of the 5 journal articles with limited critical analysis. Minimal/no understanding of the 5 journal articles or critical analysis
Findings (10%)
Research findings clearly address the research question. The direction regarding best practices related to a patient is relevant and well-articulated. Research findings clearly address the research question. Direction regarding best practices related to a patient is relevant. Research findings address the research question. Direction regarding best practice related to a patient is mostly relevant. Research findings somewhat address the research question. Direction regarding best Practice related to a patient is somewhat relevant. Research findings do not address the research question. The direction regarding best practices does not relate to a patient and is not relevant.
Synthesis (30%)
Unique, and well-reasoned alignment of research findings related to patient care best practices, Person-centred Care, and Inspirational motivation and coaching (conceptual framework). Well-reasoned alignment of research findings related to patient care best practices, Person-Centred Care, and Inspirational motivation and coaching (conceptual framework). The alignment of research findings related to patient care best practice, Person-Centred Care, and Inspirational motivation and coaching (conceptual framework).is present and consistently correct Alignment of research findings related to patient care best practice, Person-Centred Care, and Inspirational motivation and coaching (conceptual framework).is mostly present. Minimal/no alignment of research findings related to patient care best practice, Person-Centred Care, and Inspirational motivation and coaching (conceptual framework).


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate sources of evidence in order to design an evidence-informed nursing care plan
  • Apply the principles of clinical leadership to construct a best-practice change concept.

2 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Quiz

Task Description

NURS20160

The Nurse Professional

Assessment 2

Type: Online quiz

Quiz opens: 9am (AEST) Friday 22 September 2023 (Week 10)

Quiz closes: 1155pm (AEST) Friday 22 September 2023 (Week 10)

Completion time: 90 mins

Weighting: 50%

Length: 25 multiple choice questions

Unit Coordinator/s: Simone Ohlin

Learning Outcomes Assessed

· Apply legal and ethical frameworks and professional codes and guidelines to nursing practice

· Delegate nursing care in an appropriate manner, to optimise patient outcomes in simulated scenarios

Aim

The quiz will test your knowledge, application of knowledge to practice and critical thinking concerning:

· The Code of Conduct for Nurses

· The ICN Code of Ethics

· The Registered Nurse Standards for Practice

· The NMBA Decision-making Framework for Nursing and Midwifery

· Mandatory reporting

· Decision-Making Framework

Instructions

The quiz contains 5 scenarios. Each scenario has 5 multiple-choice quiz questions.

Therefore, there are 25 multiple-choice quiz questions. Each question is worth 1 point. Marks are not deducted for incorrect answers.

The 25 questions are broken down as follows:

Knowledge = 5 quiz questions

Application = 12 quiz questions

Critical Thinking = 8 quiz questions

The 25 quiz questions are drawn from a bank of 200 questions.

This is an open book quiz. You can refer to your learning materials at any time during your attempt.

You have a maximum of 90 minutes to complete the quiz. You must complete the quiz in one sitting. Once you start the quiz, you must complete it in 90 minutes. The quiz will automatically close at the end of 90 minutes and will submit your result even if you have not finished.

Once you have started the quiz, you cannot log out. Please do not refresh or reload your screen as this may close the quiz and record your result.

If you have any technical issues let the unit coordinators know immediately. Take a screenshot or photo of the issue and email it to the unit coordinators. We will assist you with resolving it or refer you to TaSAC for further assistance (toll-free phone number 1300 666 620).

Requirements

· Computer access with a reliable internet connection.

· Relevant learning materials available to access during the quiz.

Submission

· You will complete this assessment online. Click submit at the end of the quiz and your answers will be automatically submitted.

· Results for the quiz will be available after the attempt is complete.

Marking Criteria

High Distinction 85-100% Distinction 75-84% Credit 65-74% Pass 50-64% Fail <50%
The student achieves between 22-25, demonstrating excellent understanding, application and critical reasoning. The student achieves 19-21, demonstrating a strong understanding, application and clinical reasoning. The student achieves 17-18, demonstrating sound understanding, application and clinical reasoning The student achieves between 13-16, demonstrating adequate understanding, application and clinical reasoning. The student achieves 12 or below, demonstrated insufficient understanding, application or clinical reasoning.


Number of Quizzes


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (22 Sept 2023) 11:55 pm AEST

Quiz opens at 0900 and closes at 1155pm


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (22 Sept 2023)

Quiz opens at 0900 and closes at 1155pm


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

Marking Criteria

High Distinction 85-100% Distinction 75-84% Credit 65-74% Pass 50-64% Fail <50%
The student achieves between 22-25, demonstrating excellent understanding, application and critical reasoning. The student achieves 19-21, demonstrating a strong understanding, application and clinical reasoning. The student achieves 17-18, demonstrating sound understanding, application and clinical reasoning The student achieves between 13-16, demonstrating adequate understanding, application and clinical reasoning. The student achieves 12 or below, demonstrated insufficient understanding, application or clinical reasoning.


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
Once you have started the quiz, you cannot log out. Please do not refresh or reload your screen as this may close the quiz and record your result.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply legal and ethical frameworks and professional codes and guidelines to nursing practice
  • Delegate nursing care in an appropriate manner, to optimise patient outcomes in simulated scenarios

Academic Integrity Statement

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?