Unit Outline

This unit examines physiological health and psycho-social management of neurological dysfunction as related to nursing the patient with chronic and acute conditions. Students will examine acute and chronic pain and through contracted learning, explore a self-nominated facet of neuroscience nursing care.

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.	Critically analyse evidence-based nursing practices as related to complex neurological patient care.
2.	Demonstrate the ability to advance professional knowledge and skills through independent self-directed learning.
3.	Critically reflect on the key nursing interventions and nursing management of neurological patients.
4.	Develop and implement a learning portfolio that demonstrates understanding of the principles of negotiated and independent learning.

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:	Literature Review	Week 7	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Quiz	Week 12	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Learning Portfolio	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Literature Review

Task Description:

Following selection and negotiation of your topic with your tutor, you should undertake a comprehensive review of the literature around your area of study.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrates critical analysis of evidence-based research by outlining main issues, developing a well formulated argument.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Demonstrates critical analysis of evidence-based research by demonstrating critical analysis with evidenced based literature, utilising a variety of literature to compare & contrast and support & challenge arguments, ideas and popular theory.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Demonstrates critical analysis of evidence-based research by synthesising, applying and analysing new knowledge creatively.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Demonstrates knowledge of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions by critically analysing management and treatment interventions, including key neuroscience nursing interventions.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Quiz

Task Description:

The quiz will reflect the work covered in modules 2 and 3 and consists of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


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

Assessment Task 3: Learning Portfolio

Task Description:

The learning portfolio is constructed into two activities that together reflect your personal and professional development in neuroscience nursing practice. Developing a portfolio involves the presentation of a collection of individual pieces of work that evidence your progress and achievements. It is suggested that you discuss this assignment with your tutor, clinical educators, manager and peers for ideas that are relevant to your practice.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated professional portfolio development by providing a professionally developed portfolio and providing an introduction and overview of the project.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Demonstrated professional portfolio development by presenting a text transcript of any completed work and completing a peer reviewed educational activity that is professionally presented.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Provides evidence of meeting learning objectives by critically analysing and utilising a variety of literature to support and challenge ideas and popular theory and presenting evidence of a peer reviewed educational activity.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Demonstrates critical analysis and reflective qualities by critically analysing and reflecting on the key nursing knowledge, interventions and management skills required within the neuroscience setting.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Demonstrates critical analysis and reflective qualities by supporting critical analysis and reflective practice with evidence (both experiential and literature based) and demonstrating critical analysis with evidenced based literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
6	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

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.