Unit Outline

In this unit students will explore the care of acutely unwell children and their families. Students will extend their knowledge of the pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and practices involved in caring for children with a range of medical, psychological and surgical conditions.

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	Describe the anatomy, physiology and integrated pathophysiology of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents.
2	Discuss the implementation of advanced clinical assessment and problem solving skills.
3	Deliver advanced therapeutic interventions including interpretation of clinical investigations that support the management of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents.
4	Use evidence-based literature to analyse and evaluate the clinical management of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents.

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:	Discussion posts (online) and final submission	Week 5	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Essay	Week 8	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Professional Development	Week 13	30 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion posts (online) and final submission

Task Description:

This assessment provides an opportunity to explore a theme from the list provided on MyLO related to the care of infants, children and adolescents with various acute and chronic conditions and share your findings with fellow students.

Task Length:

1300 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Participate in the discussion around selescted topics.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Engage with relevant evidence-based research on both the primary topic and in the discussion reply	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Analyse key issues as they relate to the primary topic.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Contextualise and acknowledge variations in practice with recommendations made to address any practice gaps where necessary.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Essay

Task Description:

You are required to submit a paper discussing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and best practice in relation to caring for an infant/child or adolescent experiencing one of the conditions listed on MyLO.

Task Length:

1300 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide an overview of the condition.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Explain the anatomy, physiology, and related pathophysiology using scholarly literature.	LO1, LO3, LO4
3	Explore therapeutic interventions and associated management supported by scholarly literature.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Describe possible complications and monitoring for these using scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Professional Development

Task Description:

This assessment consists of activities that combined; reflect your personal and professional development in paediatric nursing.

Task Length:

900 words + clinical skills

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Complete required clinical skill assessments, validated by your clinical support person,	LO2, LO3
2	Outline the key points learnt in relation to the topic.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Promote discussion around the topics supported by scholarly literature.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Contextualise and acknowledge variations in practice with recommendations made to address any practice gaps.	LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Critically analyse the selected issue as they relate to the primary topic supported by scholarly literature.	LO2, LO3, LO4
6	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	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.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Speedie,L, Middleton, A, (Aust. editors) Hockenberry, M.J, Wilson, D & Rodgers, C, (US editors), 2022, Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, Australia and New Zealand Edition for Professionals, 1st Edition, Elsevier, NSW.

Further required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.