Unit Outline

This unit builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in CNA770 Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice. This unit extends developing clinical assessment and patient management skills in complex critical care situations. You will apply integrated problem-solving skills reflecting advanced practice concepts guided by readings, and practical activities.

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.	Integrate advanced clinical assessment skills by incorporating a variety of data sources and health professional input.
2.	Evaluate complex care plans in critical care nursing practices using evidence informed research in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote Person-Centred Care and optimise patient outcomes.
3.	Apply problem solving capabilities related to the care of the complex critically ill patient incorporating team leadership skills in a highly technological area.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CNA770

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:	Clinical Practice Profile (Clinical activities and reflection)	Week 3	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Activities and Essay	Week 4	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Clinical Practice Profile (Clinical activities and reflection)

Task Description:

This assessment task aims to develop and demonstrate your skills in caring for the complex, critically ill in a highly technological, collaborative and time-critical environment. This task is designed to allow you to share and reflect on your practice and experience giving and receiving constructive feedback from your practice setting.
This assessment will take the form of collective evidence of your achievement during the semester.

This is a staged assessment task with items due:
Week 3 and Week 12.

Task Length:

2500 words (equivalent)

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Complete required clinical skill assessments based on the rating scale provided, validated by your educator or equivalent.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Complete ALS Quiz with a score of ≥80%.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Actively seek feedback from your clinical support person in practice. Use the SMART goals template to set two goals - realistic and appropriate- for further development and provide a detailed future development plan for each.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Justify your interventions in the episode of practice experience as being based on the best practice clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures and promoting Person-Centred Care supported by scholarly references.	LO1, LO2, LO3
5	Justify your interventions in the episode of practice experience as promoting a strong, collaborative professional team environment, a positive culture and contemporary nursing leadership -supported by scholarly references.	LO1, LO2, LO3
6	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Online Activities and Essay

Task Description:

This assessment provides the opportunity to research an aspect of critical care nursing practice and share your knowledge with your fellow students through online discussion and presentation, before submitting a final piece for grading.

Due date: Presentation Week 4
Due date: Online discussion Week 6
Due Date: Essay Week 7

Task Length:

5 min presentation (5-7 slides) + 2x 300-word posts + 1000 words essay

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse key issues related to the question in the primary case study using contemporary, peer-reviewed scholarly references.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Actively contribute to the discussion space by responding to fellow students using contemporary peer-reviewed scholarly references appropriate to the topics.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Contextualise and acknowledge variations in practice with recommendations made to address any practice gaps where necessary.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicate (verbally and written) 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 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

Aitken, L, Marshall, A & Chaboyer, W (eds) 2019, Critical Care Nursing, 4th edn, Elsevier, Chatswood.

Cairo, J (ed) 2020, Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 7th edn, Mosby Elsevier, USA.