Unit Outline

This unit explores the diversity of clinical presentations in emergency nursing practice. Clinical practice is an integral part of the unit, enabling you to consolidate your learning and apply theoretical knowledge. The unit focuses on the development of effective communication skills, accurate assessment and prioritisation skills, and the integration of evidence-informed care and best-practice guidelines.

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 clinical skill acquisition, including assessment, therapeutic monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the emergency patient.
2.	Implement an analytical approach to nursing assessment and management in the emergency setting.
3.	Apply clinical reasoning to provide evidence-informed nursing care in an emergency setting, incorporating national and international best practice guidelines.
4.	Appraise the requirements for prompt prioritisation and intra/interprofessional collaboration in the emergency setting.

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:	Nomination of Clinical Support Person and Clinical Capabilities List	Week 3	0 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Journaling	Week 5	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Analysis of Best Practice	Week 6	50 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Nomination of Clinical Support Person and Clinical Capabilities List

Task Description:

Submission of signed Nomination of Clinical Support Person form and Clinical Capabilities List.

Due Dates:
Nomination of clinical support person: Week 3
Clinical capabilities list: Week 13

Task Length:

See the MyLO site for details.

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clinical Capabilities List is validated by nominated in-practice support person.	LO1
2	Acts upon feedback on clinical practice and reflects upon how this could enhance future practice.	LO3
3	Submits evidence of skill attainment within the mandatory topics.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Online Journaling

Task Description:

Over the course of the semester you are required to maintain an online journal in which you reflect on your experiences in clinical practice.

Due Dates: Week 5, Week 10 and Week 13.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically reflects on your developing emergency nursing practice and areas for improvement.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Identifies and analyses key issues and strategies arising in the assessment and management of emergency patients.	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Articulates the link between emergency nursing practice and the CENA Practice Standards for the Specialist Emergency Nurse.	LO1, LO2, LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style where appropriate.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Analysis of Best Practice

Task Description:

You will be placed within a group of students and allocated a topic to which you will provide an analysis of best practice in the management of a selected emergency patient. You will respond to a student within your group to evaluate the student’s Analysis of Best Practice and provide further management strategies using current evidence-informed practice.

Due Dates: Week 6 and Week 8.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrates and compares evidence-informed practice literature throughout to support the analysis.	LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Critiques nursing practice and proposes recommendations where applicable.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style where appropriate.	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.

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

Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R. Z., Fry, M., and Considine, J. (2019). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (3rd ed.). Mosby.

Additional required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.