Unit Outline

This unit builds on your clinical assessment and management skills by examining emergency presentations in acutely unwell adult and paediatric patients. You will develop the knowledge and skills to practice as an emergency nurse able to critically assess, interpret and respond to the patient's condition using advanced problem solving skills.

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	Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge and patient assessment skills to prioritise patient care.
2	Employ advanced evidence-informed, integrated approach to manage complex emergency patients across the lifespan.
3	Optimise the provision of advanced evidence-informed patient care through continuous quality improvement and the application of best-practice
4	Exhibit advanced, culturally appropriate communication skills for interprofessional collaboration, escalation, and teamwork whilst treating the critically unwell emergency patient.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CNA784

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The unit has been redeveloped in consultation with emergency nursing specialists and educational designers for delivery in semester 2.

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:	Action Plan	Week 4	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Oral Presentation	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Portfolio	Week 13	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Action Plan

Task Description:

You are required to reflect on your developing emergency nursing capability to detect areas of strength and areas that need improvement. You must identify an appropriate clinical support person and discuss your learning goals with them. You should select 3 Domains and prepare an Action Plan on how you intend to fill this gap.

Please note you must identify and submit details of your chosen clinical support person within 2 weeks of starting this unit.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge and patient assessment skills to prioritise patient care.	LO1
2	Employ advanced evidence-based, integrated approach to manage complex emergency patients across the lifespan.	LO2
3	Optimise the provision of advanced evidence-informed patient care.	LO3
4	Exhibit advanced communication skills for interprofessional collaboration, escalation, and teamwork whilst treating critically unwell emergency patients.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation

Task Description:

This oral presentation assesses students' clinical reasoning, patient management, and technical skills through the presentation of a case study.  
The structured format includes an introduction, a detailed case presentation (history, assessment, diagnosis, management plan), a technical skills teaching session and a discussion and reflection segment.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Outline history, assessment and appropriate management plan for the allocated patient, including culturally sensitive and inclusive considerations.	LO2
2	Select relevant technical skills related to the allocated patient.	LO1
3	Outline the procedure for completing identified technical skills.	LO3
4	Critically reflect on alternative approaches or management options for allocated patient, including potential ethical issues that may arise.	LO2, LO3
5	Communicate management plan in a professional manner.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Portfolio

Task Description:

You must create and maintain a professional portfolio throughout your study whereby you gather evidence of your developing emergency nursing capability and reflect on learnings from your own practice in emergency nursing.
Includes mandatory assessments.

Due dates: Weeks 5, 8 & 13

Task Length:

1800 words equivalent

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide evidence of competence in performing patient assessments, interventions and procedures required for emergency nursing (Mandatory).	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Use theoretical knowledge and principles to assess real-world nursing scenarios that incorporate culturally sensitive and inclusive patient care.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Synthesise evidence-informed research to inform your professional practice.	LO2, LO3
4	Reflect on your learning journey, addressing clinical capability development.	LO1, LO3, LO4
5	Communicate using clear and concise language and appropriate professional terminology, incorporating evidence of interprofessional collaboration and timely escalation of issues.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, pass the In-practice assessments that are part of your portfolio and receive 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

Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R., Fry, M., & Considine, J. (Eds.). (2023). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (4th ed.). Elsevier.