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NURS20176 Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2
Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will build on the knowledge of Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 1. This unit provides you with the opportunity to develop expertise in the nursing care and complex needs of people with chronic and conditions. People may develop chronic and complex conditions at any age and require health care in the home, community or in acute care hospitals. Complexity may be enhanced by individual genetic make-up and /or life experiences. The biophysical capacities of people with chronic conditions indicate they may become more vulnerable to health and safety concerns requiring planned nursing care to address their health complexities. You will plan comprehensive health assessments and nursing care, in partnership with people and their families, to address their complex needs in different settings.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 7
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: NURS20175 Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 1

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: 40%
2. Portfolio
Weighting: 60%

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.

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Feedback

No data available for analysis.

Recommendation

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Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Critically appraise the impact of chronic health conditions on people’s well-being and quality of life.
  2. Analyse and apply best practice initiatives to the nursing care of the person experiencing illness in different settings
  3. Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family
  4. Critically reflect on practice to identify areas to advance your nursing practice capabilities

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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 - 40%
2 - Portfolio - 60%

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)
  • Academic Learning Centre services
  • Access to MIMS through the university library
  • CQ U library search engines for research articles
  • CQUniversity library literature search tools
  • Wordprocessing, spreadsheeting and powerpoint software
  • Zoom account (Free)
  • Zoom app on your smart phone or access to Zoom on your laptop
  • Endnote bibliographic software. This is optional for formatting references.
  • CQUniversity Library Nursing Resources
  • Zoom (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
Amy-Louise Byrne Unit Coordinator
a.byrne@cqu.edu.au
Leanne Jack Unit Coordinator
l.jack@cqu.edu.au
Ainslie Monson Unit Coordinator
a.monson@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Welcome to the unit.

Self-directed learning module.

Overview – Complex care, chronic disease and acute exacerbations

Chapter

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Watch welcome and orientation videos 

Review content in Module 1 

Watch the pre-recorded lecture and complete the formative activities 

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Interprofessional communication

In week 2, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of interprofessional communication 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 2

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session. 

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Respiratory Presentations

In week 3, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of respiratory presentations. 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 3

Complete the formative activities and watch the pre-recorded lectures 

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Cardiac Presentations

In week 4, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of cardiac presentations. 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 4

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session.

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Metabolic Syndrome

In week 5, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of metabolic syndrome. 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 5

Complete the formative activities and watch the pre-recorded lectures

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

There are no modules to complete during mid-term break.

Chapter

Please use this mid-term break as an opportunity to rest and recover.

Events and Submissions/Topic

There are no timetabled learning activities during mid-term break.

Please use this week to progress your assessments.

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Renal Presentations

In week 6, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of renal presentations 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 6

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session.


Written Essay Due: Week 6 Wednesday (23 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Neurological Presentations

In week 7, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of neurological Presentations 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 7

Complete the formative activities and watch the pre-recorded lecture 

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Mental Health Presentations 

In week 8, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of mental health presentations 

Chapter

Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 8

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session.

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Chronic health conditions 

In week 10, students will consider advanced nursing practice in the context of chronic health conditions 

Chapter

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 9

Complete the formative activities and watch the pre-recorded lecture.

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Chronic health conditions 

In week 10 students will consider advanced practice in the context of Pain, osteoporosis, diabetes, gastrointestinal  issues (Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel, diverticulosis, diarrhoea, constipation) – endocrine, musculoskeletal, and others 

Chapter

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 10

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session.


Portfolio Due: Week 10 Wednesday (20 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Trauma

In week 11, students will consider advanced practice in the context of unexpected trauma

Chapter

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 11

Complete the formative activities and watch the pre-recorded lecture. 

Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Re-cap of the unit 

This week, students will bring all content together and reflect on the content learned 

Chapter

Complete the readings and activities as outline in Module.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review content in Module 12

Complete the formative activities and attend the live Zoom session.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Nil.

Chapter

Nil.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Nil.
Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Nil.

Chapter

Nil.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Nil.
Term Specific Information

As this unit is offered online, students are asked to prepare their own individual study plan to undertake self-directed study throughout the term. A key to your success is a strategic self-directed approach to learning and regular contact with your Unit Coordinator. Please check the Announcements page and unit content at least twice a week - there will be regular announcements about assessments and unit resources posted throughout the term and reviewing this information is essential to unit knowledge and your success.

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Written Essay

Task Description

NURS20176

Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2

Assessment 1

Type: Written Essay

Due date: 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 23rd August (Week 6)

Weighting: 40%

Length: 2,000 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list)

Unit Coordinator: Dr. Amy-Louise Byrne

Aim

The aim of this assessment is for you to critically analyse the effect of a chronic or complex health condition and its management, and advocate for improved healthcare outcomes for an individual with a chronic health condition, and their family.

Instructions

Please follow the steps below to write your academic essay and complete the task:

1. Select a person you have cared for in your clinical practice who has had an exacerbation of one chronic or complex health condition. Gain their consent to undertake a nursing health assessment. Verbal consent is acceptable.

2. Provide a brief introduction outlining the aim of your assessment (approximately 100 words).

3. Perform a comprehensive or focused nursing health assessment on a person with exacerbation of one chronic or complex health condition whom you have cared for in your clinical practice.

a. After gaining consent from your patient, provide the person with a de-identified name, and identify their gender, age and relevant health conditions.

b. Summarise your assessment data that indicates exacerbation of the person’s chronic or complex health condition (approximately 250 words).

4. Critically appraise the effect of the chronic or complex health condition on the person and family including:

a. The person’s and their family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations indicating exacerbation of the chronic or complex health condition.

b. The concerns/impact of the effect of the chronic or complex health condition exacerbation on the person’s family’s quality of life.

c. The coping mechanisms used by the person and/or family to partner with the collaborative treatment of the chronic or complex health condition exacerbation (approximately 700 words).

5. Discuss nurse-led, person-centred advocacy required to support improved healthcare outcomes for the chronic or complex health condition exacerbation for the person and their family:

a. Identify member/s of the multidisciplinary healthcare team who you are working with to advocatie for improved healthcare outcomes .

b. Discuss one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention you are advocating for, for improved health outcomes for the person and their family.

c. Justify why the person and their family require you, the registered nurse to advocate for collaborative and nurse-led interventions to facilitate improved healthcare outcomes.

d. Provide a brief reflection outlining what, why and how you, the registered nurse have learned to advocate for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition (approximately 800 words).

6. Use current evidence to support all aspects of this assessment task.

7. Use the following headings to structure your written essay:

a. Introduction

b. Assessment data

c. Effect of chronic health condition

d. Nurse-led advocacy

e. Conclusion.

8. Provide a concise conclusion summarising the main concepts from your assessment (approximately 150 words).

Literature and references

In this assessment use at least 15 contemporary references (5 years or less) sourced from the CQUniversity library to support your discussion. 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 5 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. Note, websites such as Stat Pearls, Life in the Fastlane, and Wikipedia are not suitable for this assessment task. Lecture notes are not primary sources of evidence and should not be used in this assessment.

Requirements

  • Have a cover page to your assignment that includes your name, student number, unit code, and in-text word count.
  • Use conventional and legible size 12 font, either Times New Roman or Arial font, with 2.0 spacing and 2.54cm margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
  • Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
  • Write in the third-person perspective.
  • Use formal academic language and essay structure.
  • Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
  • The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations, including paraphrasing and direct quotes. Please note, direct quotes should be avoided in Post Graduate assessments.

Resources

  • You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g., journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important. Please note, lecture notes are not peer reviewed primary sources of evidence.
  • We recommend that you access your discipline specific Nursing Resource Guide.
  • You may like to manage your citations and reference list. Information on how to use academic referencing software (EndNote) is available at the CQUniversity Library website should you wish to learn how to use it.
  • For information on academic writing and referencing 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 at least one draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before uploading your final submission. Instructions are available here.

Submission

Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for Assessment One.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

  1. Critically appraise the impact of chronic health conditions on people’s well-being and quality of life.
  2. Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family.
  3. Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family.
  4. Critically reflect on practice to identify areas to advance your nursing practice capabilities.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Wednesday (23 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST

Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Wednesday (13 Sept 2023)

Approximately 2-3 weeks after submission date.


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

NURS20176 Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2

Assessment One – Written Essay Student name:

Key Criteria High Distinction 84.5–100% Distinction 74.50–84.49% Credit 64.50–74.49% Pass 49.50–64.49% Fail <49.5% TOTAL
Introduction and conclusion (10%)

(10–8.5)

The essay has a clear and succinct introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides excellent background information and outlines the direction of the essay, and the conclusion succinctly summarises the key points.

(8.4–7.5)

The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides good background information and outlines the direction of the essay, and the conclusion summarises most key points.

(7.4–6.5)

The essay has an adequate introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides some background information and outlines the direction of the essay, and the conclusion summarises some key points.

(6.4–5)

An essay and conclusion have been attempted. The introduction provides limited background information and outline of the essay’s direction, and the conclusion has a few key points.

(4.9–0)

The introduction has significant errors or omissions of aims and direction of content or the introduction is not provided. Logical direction of the essay is unclear. The conclusion does not summarise the assessment or is omitted.

Nursing assessment (20%)

(20–17)

An appropriate chronic or complex health condition was assessed. Comprehensive health assessment data was presented. Comprehensive review of credible literature using relevant, seminal and/or current evidence was accessed to inform the nursing assessment and impact of the case study’s chronic or complex health condition.

(16.9–15)

An appropriate chronic or complex health condition was assessed. Appropriate health assessment data was presented. Detailed review of predominantly credible literature using relevant, seminal and/or current evidence was accessed to inform the nursing assessment and impact of the case study’s chronic or complex health condition.

(14.9–13)

An appropriate chronic or complex health condition was assessed. Mostly appropriate health assessment data was presented. A review of the literature using mostly relevant, seminal and/or current evidence was accessed to inform the nursing assessment demonstrating the impact of the case study’s chronic or complex health condition.

(12.9–10)

An appropriate chronic or complex health condition was assessed. Some appropriate health assessment data was presented. Some health assessment data was omitted. An incomplete review of the literature using some relevant and/or current sources of evidence was accessed to inform the nursing assessment and impact of the case study’s chronic or complex health condition. Some content was omitted.

(9.9–0)

An inappropriate chronic or complex health condition was assessed. Minimal appropriate health assessment data was presented. Significant health relevant health assessment data was omitted. Minimal or no relevant evidence was accessed to inform the assessment and impact of the case study’s chronic or complex health condition. Significant content was omitted.

Critical appraisal of effect of chronic illness on individual and family (20%)

(20–17)

Comprehensive discussion of the person’s and family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations of the chronic or complex health condition. Thorough and concise discussion of the feelings and concerns of the individual’s chronic or complex health condition on their quality of life presented. Person-centred and family coping mechanisms for self-management of the chronic or complex health condition meticulously discussed. Evidence was meticulously incorporated.

(16.9–15)

Concise discussion of the person’s and family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations of the chronic or complex health condition. Concise discussion of the feelings and concerns of the individual’s chronic or complex health condition on their quality of life presented. Person-centred and family coping mechanisms for self-management of the chronic or complex health condition concisely discussed. Evidence was challenged.

(14.9–13)

Mostly concise discussion of the person’s and family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations of the chronic or complex health condition. Mostly concise discussion of the feelings and concerns of the individual’s chronic or complex health condition on their quality of life presented. Person-centred and family coping mechanisms for self-management of the chronic or complex health condition was discussed with some detail. Evidence was accepted with some challenge.

(12.9–10)

A discussion of the person’s and family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations of the chronic or complex health condition. A discussion of the feelings and concerns of the individual’s chronic or complex health condition on their quality of life presented. Person-centred and family coping mechanisms for self-management of the chronic or complex health condition discussed. Evidence was accepted with minimal challenge.

(9.9–0)

Discussion of the person’s and family’s understanding of the clinical manifestations of the chronic or complex health condition was inaccurate or omitted. A discussion of the feelings and concerns of the individual’s chronic or complex health condition on their quality of life presented was omitted. Person-centred and family coping mechanisms for self-management of the chronic or complex health condition comprehensively discussed. Evidence was incorrectly or not challenged.

Justification of nursing advocacy (20%)

(20–17)

Appropriate members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team thoroughly consulted with nurse-led advocacy for the person with a chronic or complex health condition. One appropriate collaborative and one nurse-led intervention related to management of the person’s chronic or complex health condition discussed. Advocacy for one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention for improved healthcare outcomes comprehensively justified. Evidence was meticulously incorporated.

(16.9–15)

Appropriate members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team consistently consulted with nurse-led advocacy for the person with a chronic or complex health condition. One appropriate collaborative and one nurse-led intervention related to management of the person’s chronic or complex health condition discussed. Advocacy for one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention for improved healthcare outcomes concisely justified. Evidence was challenged.

(14.9–13)

Appropriate members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team were mostly consulted with nurse-led advocacy for the person with a chronic or complex health condition. One appropriate collaborative and one nurse-led intervention related to management of the person’s chronic or complex health condition discussed. Advocacy for one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention for improved healthcare outcomes mostly justified. Evidence was accepted with some challenge.

(12.9–10)

Appropriate members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team occasionally consulted with nurse-led advocacy for the person with a chronic or complex health condition. One appropriate collaborative and one nurse-led intervention related to management of the person’s chronic or complex health condition discussed. Justification for advocacy for one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention for improved healthcare outcomes attempted. Evidence was accepted with minimal challenge.

(9.9–0)

Appropriate members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team not consulted with nurse-led advocacy for the person with a chronic or complex health condition. One appropriate collaborative and one nurse-led intervention related to management of the person’s chronic or complex health condition inaccurately discussed or omitted. Justification for advocacy for one collaborative and one nurse-led intervention for improved healthcare outcomes inaccurately attempted or omitted. Evidence was incorrectly or not challenged.

Reflection on nursing advocacy (10%)

(10–8.5)

Reflection on what, why and how you, as the registered nurse have advocated for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition is comprehensively and succinctly evident.

(8.4–7.5)

Reflection on what, why and how you, as the registered nurse have advocated for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition is consistently and clearly evident.

(7.4–6.5)

Reflection on what, why and how you, as the registered nurse have advocated for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition is discussed but there are some gaps in your reflection.

(6.4–5)

Reflection on what, why and how you, as the registered nurse have advocated for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition is overviewed but there are many gaps in your reflection.

(4.9–0)

Reflection on what, why and how you, as the registered nurse have advocated for improved healthcare outcomes for your patient with a complex or chronic health condition is unclear, has many gaps or omitted.

Professional writing and presentation (10%)

(10–8.5)

Content is clear, accurate and presented in a logical, succinct order demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the topic. There are no errors in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Language of the discipline is comprehensively used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 15, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied without error.

(8.4–7.5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 1 error. Language of the discipline is frequently used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 13 or 14 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 1 error.

(7.4–6.5)

Content is mostly clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a sound understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 2 errors. Language of the discipline is mostly used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 11 or 12 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 2 errors.

(6.4–5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a reasonable understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 3 errors. Language of the discipline is used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 10 or 11 contemporary peer reviewed mostly appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 3 errors.

(4.9–0)

Content is consistently unclear or incorrect and is disorganised demonstrating insufficient understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have ≥4 errors. Language of the discipline is infrequently or incorrectly used. The assessment is substantiated with ≤10 contemporary peer reviewed, appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with ≥4 errors.

Referencing (10%)

(10–8.5)

Acknowledges all sources or literature. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with no errors. Literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(8.4–7.5)

Acknowledges majority of sources of literature. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 1 error. Majority of literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(7.4–6.5)

Acknowledges most sources of literature. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 2 errors. Most literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(6.4–5.0)

Acknowledges some sources of literature. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 3 errors. Some literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(4.9–0)

Acknowledges some sources and/or has ≥5 or more APA 7th edn referencing errors or references not provided. Acknowledges some sources of literature, and/or has ≥4 or more APA 7th edn referencing standards errors. Cites ≤10 sources of evidence and/or evidence is not appropriate. Majority of literature cited is published ≥5 years.

TOTAL: MARKER:
Marker’s feedback:


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Critically appraise the impact of chronic health conditions on people’s well-being and quality of life.
  • Analyse and apply best practice initiatives to the nursing care of the person experiencing illness in different settings
  • Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family
  • Critically reflect on practice to identify areas to advance your nursing practice capabilities

2 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Portfolio

Task Description

NURS20176

Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2

Assessment 2 – Portfolio

Type: Part A: Written Case Study

           Part B: Presentation

Due date: Part A: 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20th September (Week 10)

                   Part B: 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 4th October 2023 (Week 12)

Weighting: Part A: 40%

                    Part B: 20% (Combined total of Portfolio is 60%)

Length: Part A: 2,500 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list)

              Part B: 6–8 minute oral presentation using PowerPoint slides

Unit Coordinator: Dr Amy-Louise Byrne

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to critically analyse the role of advanced nursing practice and consider your application of advanced nursing practice using best-practice initiatives, advocacy, person-centred care and nursing practice capabilities in caring for people diagnosed with a complex or chronic health condition.

Instructions

Part A – Case Study (analysis of advanced practice nursing care)

Using your chosen case study and current literature to support your argument, analyse the provision of advanced practice nursing care provided to the person with a complex or chronic health condition.

Please follow the steps below to complete Part A of your assessment task:

1. Select a person you have cared for in the last six months who lives with a complex or chronic health condition. You will use this case study to reflect upon your advanced nursing practice. Ensure that you de-identify the person by using a pseudonym. Please state in your introduction that a pseudonym is used.

2. Provide a brief introduction outlining the aim of your assessment (approximately 150 words).

3. Case study – Provide a succinct overview of the person with a complex or chronic health condition you cared for. Your overview should include their demographic information (de-identified), the primary presentation/reason for seeking healthcare, the clinical care setting that the episode of care occurred in, the person’s relevant past medical, surgical and psychosocial history and how their current complex or chronic health condition impacts on the person’s quality of life. Clearly identify the complex or chronic health condition your case study presented with during this episode of care (300 words).

4. Provide an overview of the following for your case study’s complex or chronic health condition:

a. Pathophysiology of the illness/disease/condition

b. Risk factors associated with the illness/disease/condition

c. Signs and symptoms of the illness/disease/condition

d. Potential complications associated with the illness/disease/condition (500 words).

5. Critically appraise two best-practice nurse-led interventions for the nursing management of your case study’s complex or chronic health condition; for example, spirometry to evaluate the person’s response to bronchodilator therapy, electrocardiogram within 10 minutes of arrival/onset of chest pain (600 words).

6. Provide a reflection on the advanced nursing care your provided to the person and their family. This may include education on pathophysiology processes, assessment and management of the person, advocacy, care coordination, collaborative care practices, or other advanced practice elements. Your reflection should follow Driscoll’s What Model (What? So what? Now what?) to explain what you did, why you did it and how effective it was, and what you will do differently in the future (800 words).

7. Use current evidence to support all aspects of this assessment task.

8. Use the following headings to structure your written essay:

    • Introduction
    • Case study
    • Pathophysiology
    • Best-practice interventions
    • Reflection on practice
    • Conclusion.

9. Provide a concise conclusion summarising the main concepts from your assessment (approximately 150 words).

Part B – Oral Presentation (advanced practice nursing and advocacy)

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss how nurses can advocate for people and their families experiencing complex and chronic illnesses, and how registered nurses can develop this advanced practice capability.

Please follow the steps below to complete Part B of your assessment task:

  • Using the case study you presented in Part A of this Portfolio assessment, design an oral presentation using 10 PowerPoint slides. Your oral presentation will be delivered over 6–8 minutes via Zoom to your Unit Coordinator and peers.
  • Your presentation should explain your learnings about advanced nursing practice to your peers using the following format:
    • Slide 1 – Include your name and title of your presentation.
    • Slide 2 – Introduction of your presentation. Provide a brief overview of your case study from Part A of this assessment task. Include in this slide the case study’s pertinent background and health information (medical, surgical, psychosocial data) related to their complex or chronic health condition. Please de-identify any patient information and state in your presentation that a pseudonym is used.
    • Slides 3 and 4 – Critically discuss two ways in which you provided advanced nursing practice to your case study and their family; for example, you might include assessment, care coordination, collaborative care.
    • Slide 5 – Discuss the concept of advocacy and why this is important to advanced nursing practice. Provide specific examples of how you advocated for your case study. Discuss this in the context of the case study you cared for, and reflect upon how effective your advocacy was.
    • Slides 6, 7 and 8 – Reflect upon your own practice and what you have learned about advanced nursing practice through this Unit:
      • Briefly discuss how you would encourage junior nurses/peers to develop advanced practice skills.
      • Discuss one factor that enables and one factor that is a barrier to you developing your advanced nursing practice further.
      • Critically reflect what you do well in your current practice to demonstrate your advanced nursing practice.
      • Critically reflect what you would like to develop in your current practice to continue to develop your advanced nursing practice.
    • Slide 9 – Conclude your presentation with your take away message (what you have learned) from the NURS20176 unit that you believe a junior nurse or peer would benefit from knowing.
    • Slide 10 – Reference list.

Literature and references

In this assessment use at least 15 contemporary references (Part A) and 8–10 contemporary references (Part B) (5 years or less) sourced from the CQUniversity library to support your discussion. 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 5 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. Note, websites such as Stat Pearls, Life in the Fastlane, and Wikipedia are not suitable for this assessment task. Lecture notes are not primary sources of evidence and should not be used in this assessment.

Requirements

Part A

  • Have a cover page to your assignment that includes your name, student number, unit code, and in-text word count.
  • Use conventional and legible size 12 font, either Times New Roman or Arial font, with 2.0 spacing and 2.54cm margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
  • Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
  • Write in the third-person perspective.
  • Use formal academic language and essay structure.
  • Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
  • The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations, including paraphrasing and direct quotes. Please note, direct quotes should be avoided in Post Graduate assessments.

Part B

  • Be creative with your presentation, however make sure it is legible and not overcrowded.
  • Use a conventional and legible font.
  • Any images used must be published with a Creative Commons (CC) license and the source attributed as per the requirements of their CC license.
  • Use formal academic language.
  • Write in third person context, however you can use first person perspective (I, my) for your reflection.
  • Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.

Resources

  • You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g., journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important. Please note, lecture notes are not peer reviewed primary sources of evidence.
  • We recommend that you access your discipline specific Nursing Resource Guide.
  • You may like to manage your citations and reference list. Information on how to use academic referencing software (EndNote) is available at the CQUniversity Library website should you wish to learn how to use it.
  • For information on academic writing and referencing 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.
  • For information on using PowerPoint please go to the Academic Learning Centre Computing Basics section – How to use PowerPoint.
  • For information on using Zoom to present your assessment please go to Zoom web conferencing.
  • You may wish to submit a draft to Studiosity.
  • Submit at least one draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before uploading your final submission. Instructions are available here.

Submission

  • Part A – Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
  • Part B – Submission will be a two-part process:

I. Submit your presentation slides by the due date via the Unit Moodle site.

II. You will deliver your oral presentation live to your lecturer and fellow students using Zoom, a video conferencing program. Your lecturer will help you with using Zoom and arrange a suitable time with you to present. With your permission, your presentation may be filmed for marking purposes. Only your lecturer will have access to this video which will be stored securely.

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for Assessment Two – Parts A and B. Once your assessment has been marked, please make your corrections, and submit to your e-Portfolio (also called Portfolium) within two weeks of assignment feedback. You will need to add a new page titled Advanced Nursing Practice profile to your e-Portfolio so that you can upload your profile.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

  1. Critically appraise the impact of chronic health conditions on people’s well-being and quality of life.
  2. Analyse and apply best practice initiatives to the nursing care of the person experiencing illness in different settings.
  3. Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family.
  4. Critically reflect on practice to identify areas to advance your nursing practice capabilities.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Wednesday (20 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST

Part A: 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20th September (Week 10). Part B: 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 4th October 2023 (Week 12).


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Wednesday (4 Oct 2023)

Approximately 2-3 weeks after submission date.


Weighting
60%

Assessment Criteria

NURS20176 Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2

Assessment Two – Portfolio (Part A – Case Study) Student name:

Key Criteria High Distinction 84.5–100% Distinction 74.50–84.49% Credit 64.50–74.49% Pass 49.50–64.49% Fail <49.5% TOTAL
Introduction and conclusion (10%)

(10–8.5) 

The case study has a clear and succinct introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides excellent background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion succinctly summarises the key points.

(8.4–7.5)

The case study has a clear introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides good background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion summarises most key points.

(7.4–6.5)

The case study has an adequate introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides some background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion summarises some key points.

(6.4–5)

An introduction and conclusion have been attempted in the case study. The introduction provides limited background information and outline of the case study’s direction, and the conclusion has a few key points.

(4.9–0)

The introduction has significant errors or omissions of aims and direction of content or the introduction is not provided. Logical direction of the case study is unclear. The conclusion does not summarise the assessment or is omitted.

Case study (10%)

(10–8.5)

A clear and detailed overview of the case study is provided, including the person’s demographics, presenting issue, the care setting and the nurses role. A clear and detailed summary of the person’s psychosocial information and their quality of life is provided.

(8.4–7.5)

A clear overview of the case study is provided, including the person’s demographics, presenting issue, the care setting and the nurses role. A clear summary of the person’s psychosocial information and their quality of life is provided.

(7.4–6.5)

Appropriate overview of the case study is provided, including the person’s demographics, presenting issue, the care setting and the nurses role. Appropriate summary of the person’s psychosocial information and their quality of life is provided.

(6.4–5)

An overview of the case study is provided; however, it is not inclusive of all elements listed in the assessment. A summary of the psychosocial is apparent, but it not detailed.

(4.9–0)

The case study is unclear or omitted, or very limited overview of the person is provided. Psychosocial information is missing or is limited.

Critical analysis – Pathophysiology (10%)

(10–8.5)

Pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential complications of a complex or chronic are comprehensively discussed.

(8.4–7.5)

Pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential complications of a complex or chronic are discussed with moderate detail.

(7.4–6.5)

Pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential complications of a complex or chronic are appropriately discussed with some detail.

(6.4–5)

Pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential complications of a complex or chronic are presented, however lacks detailed discussion.

(4.9–0)

Pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential complications of a complex or chronic have limited discussion or inaccurate discussion or are omitted from discussion.

Critical analysis – Best-practice nurse-led interventions (30%)

(30–25.5)

Two best practice nurse-led interventions for the RN are comprehensively discussed and related back to the concept of advanced nursing practice.

(25.4–22.4)

Two best practice nurse-led interventions for the RN are discussed in detail and related back to the concept of advanced nursing practice.

(22.3–19.4)

Two best practice nurse-led interventions for the RN are discussed with some detail and related back to the concept of advanced nursing practice.

(19.3–15)

Two best practice nurse-led interventions for the RN are presented, however there is limited discussion in its relevance and has limited discussion to the concept of advanced nursing practice.

(14.9–0)

Very limited or no discussion of two best practice nurse-led interventions for the RN. There is limited or no discussion in relation to the concept of advanced nursing practice.

Critical analysis – Reflection (20%)

(20–17)

A comprehensive reflection using Driscoll’s framework is provided. Implications for future practice are comprehensively discussed.

(16.9–15)

A detailed reflection using Driscoll’s framework is provided. Implications for future practice are concisely discussed.

(14.9–13)

An appropriate reflection using Driscoll’s framework is provided. Implications for future practice are mostly discussed.

(12.9–10)

A limited reflection using Driscoll’s framework is provided. Some implications for future practice are presented but are limited.

(9.9–0)

An inadequate reflection is provided using Driscoll’s framework or is omitted. Minimal implications for future practice are provided or they are omitted.

Professional writing and presentation (10%)

(10–8.5)

Content is clear, accurate and presented in a logical, succinct order demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the topic. There are no errors in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Language of the discipline is comprehensively used. Formatting requirements applied without error. Literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(8.4–7.5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 1 error. Language of the discipline is frequently used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 13 or 14 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 1 error. Majority of literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(7.4–6.5)

Content is mostly clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a sound understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 2 errors. Language of the discipline is mostly used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 11 or 12 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 2 errors. Most literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(6.4–5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a reasonable understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 3 errors. Language of the discipline is used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 10 or 11 contemporary peer reviewed mostly appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 3 errors. Some literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(4.9–0)

Content is consistently unclear or incorrect and is disorganised demonstrating insufficient understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have ≥4 errors. Language of the discipline is infrequently or incorrectly used. The assessment is substantiated with ≤10 contemporary peer reviewed, appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with ≥4 errors. Majority of literature cited is published ≥5 years.

Referencing (10%)

(10–8.5)

Acknowledges all sources or literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 15, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with no errors in-text and the reference list.

(8.4–7.5)

Acknowledges majority of sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 13–14, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 1 error in-text and the reference list.

(7.4–6.5)

Acknowledges most sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 11–12, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 2 errors in-text and the reference list.

(6.4–5.0)

Acknowledges some sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 10–11, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 3 errors in-text and the reference list.

(4.9–0)

Acknowledges some sources and/or has ≥5 or more APA 7th edn referencing errors or references not provided. Acknowledges some sources of literature, and/or has ≥4 or more APA 7th edn referencing standards errors in-text and the reference list. Cites ≤10 sources of evidence and/or evidence is not appropriate.

TOTAL: MARKER:
Marker’s feedback:



NURS20176 Advanced Practice for Registered Nurses 2

Assessment Two – Portfolio (Part B – Oral Presentation) Student name:

Key Criteria High Distinction 84.5–100% Distinction 74.50–84.49% Credit 64.50–74.49% Pass 49.50–64.49% Fail <49.5% TOTAL
Introduction and conclusion (10%)

(10–8.5)

The case study has a clear and succinct introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides excellent background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion succinctly summarises the key points.

(8.4–7.5)

The case study has a clear introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides good background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion summarises most key points.

(7.4–6.5)

The case study has an adequate introduction and conclusion. The introduction provides some background information and outlines the direction of the case study, and the conclusion summarises some key points.

(6.4–5)

An introduction and conclusion have been attempted in the case study. The introduction provides limited background information and outline of the case study’s direction, and the conclusion has a few key points.

(4.9–0)

The introduction has significant errors or omissions of aims and direction of content or the introduction is not provided. Logical direction of the case study is unclear. The conclusion does not summarise the assessment or is omitted.

Oral presentation (10%)

(10–8.5)

An engaging and well-planned presentation. The presentation material is logical, clear, concise, and convincing. Adheres to the time limit. Holds the audience’s attention with use of eye contact. Speaks with fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience engagement. Answers audiences’ questions comprehensively.

(8.4–7.5)

A well-planned, logical, and clear presentation. The presentation material is generally logical, concise and convincing. Adheres to the time limit. Holds the audience’s attention with use of eye contact. Speaks with fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience engagement. Answers audiences’ questions soundly.

(7.4–6.5)

The presentation needs to be more concise and convincing but is primarily comprehensive. Mostly adheres to the time limit. Mostly holds the audience’s attention with use of eye contact. Speaks with some fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience engagement. Answers audiences’ questions adequately.

(6.4–5)

The presentation requires more flow and be more concise and comprehensive. The presentation runs over the time limit. Some eye contact is made to engage the audience on occasion. Speaks with some fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience engagement. Answers some of the audiences’ questions but some content is omitted.

(4.9–0)

The presentation could be clearer. It is not logical OR unclear. Does not adhere to the time limit. Minimal or no eye contact made reducing the audience’s engagement. Speaks with minimal or no fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience engagement. Answers audiences’ questions incompletely or not at all.

Critical appraisal – Advanced nursing practice (20%)

(20–17)

Comprehensively and concisely discussed the advanced nursing practice that they provided to the person with the complex or chronic health condition. Succinctly articulated how this practice is ‘advanced’.

(16.9–15)

Concisely discussed the advanced nursing practice that they provided to the person with the complex or chronic health condition. Provided a rationale for how this practice is ‘advanced’.

(14.9–13)

Mostly discussed the advanced nursing practice that they provided to the person with the complex or chronic health condition. Provided a rationale for how this practice is ‘advanced’.

(12.9–10)

Provided some discussion on the advanced nursing practice that they provided to the person with the complex or chronic health condition. Provided some rationale for how this practice is ‘advanced’.

(9.9–0)

Limited or no discussion on the advanced nursing practice that they provided to the person with the complex or chronic health condition. Provided limited rationale for how this practice is ‘advanced’.

Critical appraisal – Advocacy (20%)

(20–17)

Comprehensively and concisely discussed the concept of advocacy linking this to advanced practice. Provided specific examples of how they advocated for the person with a complex or chronic health condition and reflected upon the efficacy of this.

(16.9–15)

Concisely discussed the concept of advocacy linking this to advanced practice. Provided specific examples of how they advocated for the person with a complex or chronic health condition and reflected upon the efficacy of this.

(14.9–13)

Discussed the concept of advocacy linking this to advanced practice. Provided examples of how they advocated for the person with a complex or chronic health condition and reflected upon the efficacy of this.

(12.9–10)

Appropriate discussion the concept of advocacy linking this to advanced practice. Provided examples of how they advocated for the person with a complex or chronic health condition and reflected upon the efficacy of this.

(9.9–0)

Limited discussion on the concept of advocacy with weak or no linking this to advanced practice. Provided minimal or no examples of how they advocated for the person with a complex or chronic health condition and had limited reflection upon the efficacy of this.

Reflection on advocacy (20%)

(20–17)

A comprehensive reflection is provided including: - Reflection on how peer nurses might be encouraged to develop advanced their nursing practice. - One factor which enabled and one barrier to advanced practice is discussed. - Explored one element of advanced practice that nurse does well. - Explored of one elements of advanced practice which can be further developed.

(16.9–15)

A detailed reflection is provided including: - Reflection on how peer nurses might be encouraged to develop advanced nursing practice. - One factor which enabled and one barrier to advanced nursing practice was discussed. - Explored of one element of advanced practice that nurse does well. - Explored of one elements of advanced practice which can be further developed.

(14.9–13)

An appropriate reflection is provided including: - Reflection on how peer nurses might be encouraged to develop advanced nursing practice. - One factor which enabled and one barrier to advanced nursing practice was discussed. - Explored of one element of advanced practice that nurse does well. - Explored of one elements of advanced practice which can be further developed.

(12.9–10)

A limited reflection is provided including: - Reflection on how a peer nurses might be encouraged to develop advanced nursing practice. - One factor which enabled and one barrier to advanced nursing practice was discussed. - Explored of one element of advanced practice that nurse does well. - Explored of one elements of advanced practice which can be further developed.

(9.9–0)

An inadequate reflection is provided which does not include all elements or is very limited in discussion: - Reflection on how a peer nurses might be encouraged to develop advanced nursing practice. - One factor which enabled and one barrier to advanced nursing practice was discussed. - Explored one element of advanced practice that nurse does well. - Exploration of one elements of advanced practice which can be further developed.

Professional writing and presentation (10%)

(10–8.5)

Content is clear, accurate and presented in a logical, succinct order demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the topic. There are no errors in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Language of the discipline is comprehensively used. Formatting requirements applied without error. The poster is aesthetically pleasing and holds the audience’s attention. Figures, photos and text are well balanced on the PowerPoint presentation. Font size and style enhance readability of the PowerPoint presentation. Literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(8.4–7.5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 1 error. Language of the discipline is frequently used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 13 or 14 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 1 error. Figures, photos and text are well balanced on the PowerPoint presentation. Font size and style enhance readability of the PowerPoint presentation. Majority of literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(7.4–6.5)

Content is mostly clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a sound understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 2 errors. Language of the discipline is mostly used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 11 or 12 appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 2 errors. Figures, photos and text are well balanced on the PowerPoint presentation. Font size and style enhance readability of the PowerPoint presentation. Most literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(6.4–5)

Content is frequently clear, correct and presented in a logical order demonstrating a reasonable understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have 3 errors. Language of the discipline is used. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 10 or 11 contemporary peer reviewed mostly appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with 3 errors. Figures, photos and text are well balanced on the PowerPoint presentation. Font size and style enhance readability of the PowerPoint presentation. Some literature cited is published in the last 5 years.

(4.9–0)

Content is consistently unclear or incorrect and is disorganised demonstrating insufficient understanding of the topic. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions have ≥4 errors. Language of the discipline is infrequently or incorrectly used. The assessment is substantiated with ≤10 contemporary peer reviewed, appropriate journal articles. Formatting requirements applied with ≥4 errors. Figures, photos and text are not balanced on the PowerPoint presentation. Font size and style detract from the readability of the PowerPoint presentation. Majority of literature cited is published ≥5 years.

Referencing (10%)

(10–8.5)

Acknowledges all sources or literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 15, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with no errors in-text and the reference list.

(8.4–7.5)

Acknowledges majority of sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 13–14, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 1 error in-text and the reference list.

(7.4–6.5)

Acknowledges most sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 11–12, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 2 errors in-text and the reference list.

(6.4–5.0)

Acknowledges some sources of literature. The assessment is substantiated with a minimum of 10–11, appropriate contemporary peer reviewed journal articles. Meets APA 7th edn referencing standards with 3 errors in-text and the reference list.

(4.9–0)

Acknowledges some sources and/or has ≥5 or more APA 7th edn referencing errors or references not provided. Acknowledges some sources of literature, and/or has ≥4 or more APA 7th edn referencing standards errors in-text and the reference list. Cites ≤10 sources of evidence and/or evidence is not appropriate.

TOTAL: MARKER:
Marker’s feedback:


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Part A – Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only. Part B – Submission will be a two-part process: I. Submit your presentation slides by the due date via the Unit Moodle site. II. You will deliver your oral presentation live to your lecturer and fellow students using Zoom, a video conferencing program. Your lecturer will help you with using Zoom and arrange a suitable time with you to present. With your permission, your presentation may be filmed for marking purposes. Only your lecturer will have access to this video which will be stored securely.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Critically appraise the impact of chronic health conditions on people’s well-being and quality of life.
  • Analyse and apply best practice initiatives to the nursing care of the person experiencing illness in different settings
  • Advocate, in different settings, for the person experiencing illness, in consultation with that person and their family
  • Critically reflect on practice to identify areas to advance your nursing practice capabilities

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?