Unit Outline

This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions such as intracranial lesions and vascular abnormalities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Apply knowledge of the biological theories that underpin a range of neuro medical and neurosurgical conditions.
2.	Critically reflect on the key neuroscience nursing interventions and nursing management of neurological patients.
3.	Critically analyse evidence-based literature and apply this knowledge to a range of neurological conditions.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quiz	Week 5	20 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Enquiry into Practice	Week 7	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Online Discussions and Summary Paper	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quiz

Task Description:

The quiz will reflect the work covered in module 2 and consists of multiple choice and short answer questions.
Due date: Week 5b

Task Length:

55 minutes

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Complete questions accurately, demonstrating a detailed understanding of topics.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Enquiry into Practice

Task Description:

This project involves selecting an aspect of patient care related to specific conditions listed in MyLO, comparing it with local practice and/or policy, and national and international evidence-based literature. The project also explores the potential impact of the generated knowledge on future practice and patient care and providing evidence-based recommendations for local practice and/or policy.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyses evidenced based literature in relation to the topic.	LO1, LO3
2	Compare your local practice and/or policy with the findings from evidence based literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Reflect on the key learning outcomes and implementation in future practice.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Online Discussions and Summary Paper

Task Description:

This discussion is focused on the care of patients with the specified condition.
Part A You are to complete discussion entries across different discussion forums and respond to, elaborate or challenge the position of other students.
Part B Your experience and reflection on new knowledge is to be summarised into a 500 word reflective paper. Attach to this document as appendices four of your best discussion entries.

Part A: Discussion posts close Week 12
Part B: Summary Paper due Week 13

Task Length:

Discussion posts - 250 words each and Summary paper - 500 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic, management, treatment and supportive care options. Explore the implications of national and international literature for neuroscience nursing practice and standards of care.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically analyse and reflect on the key learning outcomes using evidence (both experiential and literature based).	LO1, LO3
3	Complete six discussion entries in at least six different discussion forums in a timely manner. Completing three discussion entries that respond, elaborate or challenge position of other students.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.