Unit Outline

Students studying this unit will gain a deeper understanding of neurological disorders from an acute neuromedical and neurosurgical perspective. Unit content will include pathophysiology of central nervous system disorders such as infective or degenerative processes, spinal disorders and other conditions affecting the neurological system.

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.	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the biological and epidemiological theories that underpin a range of neuro medical and neurosurgical conditions.
2.	Critically reflect on the key 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

Regular monitoring and review have been undertaken.

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:	Case Study	Week 6	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Discussion and Summary	Week 10	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Quiz	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Task Description:

Select a patient with either, a neurodegenerative, neuromuscular, demyelinating disease, dementia, motor neuron disease or a movement disorder.

Discuss the significant presenting signs and symptoms, the management and treatment , and key nursing interventions, including clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and supportive therapies. Critically analyse the patient’s health background against epidemiological, aetiological and risk factors.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Relate the anatomy and pathophysiology of neuro-medical condition with Demonstrates knowledge of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of the of neuro-medical patients by demonstrating knowledge of applied anatomy and pathophysiology.	LO1
2	Critically analyse the patient’s health background in relation to epidemiological, aetiological and risk factors.	LO1
3	Critically analyse and reflect on the key nursing interventions appropriate for the patient.	LO2
4	Support the argument with evidence (both experiential and literature based).	LO3
5	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Online Discussion and Summary

Task Description:

This discussion is focused on the module 2 and 3 content.
Part A
You are to complete discussion entries different discussion forums and respond to, elaborate or challenge the position of other students.
Part B
Your experience and reflection on new knowledge are 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: Open Week 6; Close Week 10
Part B - Summary: Week 11

Task Length:

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

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrates accuracy in knowledge related to the topic choices by critically analysing anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic, management, treatment and supportive care options.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrates accuracy in knowledge related to the topic choices by exploring the implications of national and international literature for neuroscience nursing, practice and standards of care	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Demonstrates critical analysis and reflective qualities by critically analysing and reflecting on the key learning outcomes and supporting critical analysis and reflective practice with evidence (both experiential and literature based).	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicates effectively within a group setting by completing and participating in the activity in a timely manner and completing eight discussion entries in at least six different discussion forums.	LO1, LO2, LO3
5	Communicates effectively within a group setting by completing four discussion entries that respond to, elaborate or challenge the position of another/other students.	LO1, LO2, LO3
6	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Quiz

Task Description:

The quiz will reflect the work covered in Module 4 and consist of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Further details and assessment criteria will be available on MyLO.	LO1, LO3

How your final result is determined

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

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.