Unit Outline

This unit will address specialty nursing practices in a range of renal replacement technologies. The skills involved will include physiological and clinical aspects as they relate to the student's practice environment and patient population.

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	Discuss the spectrum of treatment options available to clients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
2	Critically analyse clinical practice in renal replacement therapies.
3	Reflect on your own practice as a nephrology nurse in terms of current best practices for achieving optimal ESRD client outcomes.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Learning content and assessment have been reviewed and updated 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 Discussion	Week 4	30 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Clinical Scenarios	Week 6	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Clinical Skill Assessment and Reflection	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Discussion

Task Description:

This online forum will develop your understanding of all aspects of supportive care, from decision making to the end of life.

Participate in an online discussion forum on topics related to supportive care.

Task Length:

1000 words (4 x 250 word posts)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse issues affecting best practice in renal replacement therapies based on contemporary research literature.	LO1, LO2
2	Actively participate in the discussion forum, engaging with at least two other students.	LO1, LO2
3	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Clinical Scenarios

Task Description:

This assessment task aims to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of Renal Transplant and Peritoneal Dialysis or Haemodialysis nursing.

In this assessment task, you will focus on two provided clinical scenarios in the form of written questions:
Part A: transplantation scenario
Part B: your choice of either Peritoneal Dialysis or Haemodialysis scenario.

Week Due: Part A - Week 6
Part B - Week 10

Task Length:

1800 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discuss appropriate clinical practice for the particular case scenario.	LO1, LO2
2	Critique key practice issues supported by scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2
3	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Clinical Skill Assessment and Reflection

Task Description:

This practical activity and reflection will illustrate your professional development in nephrology nursing practice, particularly Haemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis, over the semester.

You are to undertake a workplace clinical assessment by your agreed in-practice support person. This will include a written summary of your critical reflections on the knowledge developed during this semester and how your practice has changed

Task Length:

Clinical Skill Assessment + 1200 words reflection

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Mandatory. Complete required clinical skill assessments based on the rating scale provided, validated by your clinical support person.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Reflect on your own practice as a registered nurse caring for a client receiving renal replacement therapy.	LO2, LO3
3	Critically analyse your clinical practice compared to evidence-based practice for achieving optimal client outcomes.	LO2, LO3
4	Critique key practice issues supported by scholarly literature.	LO2, LO3
5	Communicates clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

You will need access to at least one of the following text (available via the library reading list):

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

Thomas, N. & Noble, H. (2024). Renal Nursing, (6th edn). John Wiley.

Masia-Plana, A., & Liossatou, A. (Eds.). (2024). Principles of Nursing in Kidney Care : Under the Auspices of EDTNA/ERCA and EKPF. Springer International Publishing AG

Taal, M, Brenner, B, & Rector, F, (Eds.) (2020). Brenner & Rector's the Kidney [electronic resource] - available via unit reading list under Texts