Unit Outline

This theoretical subject addresses the pathogenesis of renal disease and the nursing assessment and management of patients with acute, chronic and end stage renal disease. It includes pathophysiology, pharmacy and nutrition, biochemical pathology and complications arising in the management of renal failure.

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.	Relate renal function abnormality to kidney disease and differentiate between the processes that cause acute and chronic kidney failure
2.	Plan and evaluate nursing assessment for a person with renal impairment
3.	Explain complications that renal patients encounter as their disease progresses from renal insufficiency to end stage renal disease

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been 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:	Online Quizzes	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Discussion and Summary Paper	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Essay	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Quizzes

Task Description:

Two online quizzes during the semester
provides you with the opportunity to apply your understanding of the content discussed in the specified module(s) of study. Please read the directions for completing the quizzes in MyLO and make particular note of the closing dates and times prior to entering the quiz.

Due Date :
Quiz 1 - Week 3
Quiz 2 - Week 13

Task Length:

30 minutes each quiz

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies renal pathophysiological processes, renal function investigations and their indications and relevance, and kidney injury and disease complications and their management.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Online Discussion and Summary Paper

Task Description:

Part A: Two (2) Initial Discussion Posts

Part B: Minimum Two (2) Further Online Discussion Posts

Part C: Summary Paper
Following the discussion, you must submit to the lecturer a 1000-word summary, which includes an overview of your key learning on the topics you have discussed online.

Task Length:

Four Discussion post - 350 words each. plus Summary paper - 1000 words total of 2400 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Relates renal function abnormality to renal disease and differentiates between the processes that cause acute and chronic kidney failure.	LO1
2	Discusses management and treatment of acute kidney injuries and chronic kidney diseases.	LO2
3	Participates in the activity and engages respectfully with students by engaging in discussions with at least six (6) posts.	LO2
4	Summarises own learning in an academic paper.	LO1, LO2
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Essay

Task Description:

Select a patient for case study who has experienced either acute or chronic kidney failure. Focus on a different disease from the one you initially chose for Assessment one.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explains complications that patients encounter as their disease progresses from kidney insufficiency or injury to end stage kidney disease. Backs up claims by referring to scholarly literature.	LO3
2	Analyses and evaluates management of the patient. Backs up claims by referring to scholarly literature.	LO2
3	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Demonstrates the ability to observe and describe aspects of the case by relating the pathophysiology and assessment findings to the patient’s clinical condition. Abides by ethical requirements of the relevant health institution.	LO1

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.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

You will need the following text available via the UTAS Library as E-Books.

Thomas, N. (Ed.). (2019). Renal Nursing (5th ed.). John Wiley.