Unit Outline

This unit provides you with the knowledge and essential skills necessary to integrate evidence within specialised nursing practice. A key focus is the critical role of research in enhancing evidence-informed care and the development of specialised solutions for complex healthcare challenges. You will evaluate and apply high-level evidence to address clinical questions and explore the vital role nurses play in cultivating cultures of inquiry that promote continuous improvement and innovative healthcare delivery.

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 the role of research in informing and advancing specialised nursing care.
2	Critically reflect on the key role of nurses in the delivery of evidence-informed health care.
3	Appraise research and other evidence to determine answers to complex health questions.
4	Articulate evidence-informed strategies to optimise health outcomes.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit content has been updated and assessments reviewed and revised.

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	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Oral interactive assessment	Week 8	45 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Evaluation of Practice	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online discussion

Task Description:

In this assessment task, you will critically evaluate health-related information presented in the media and engage in professional discourse with peers.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically evaluate health information presented in the media.	LO3
2	Critically assess whether the provided health-related information reflects an evidence-informed approach.	LO3
3	Engage constructively with peers to explore how media can influence health behaviour, and the role played by nurses in promoting health literacy.	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Oral interactive assessment

Task Description:

In this assessment task, you will critically evaluate the use of research to address a healthcare concern.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify the most appropriate research approach to address a practice-based scenario.	LO1
2	Justify the chosen research design.	LO3, LO4
3	Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a chosen research design to address a healthcare concern.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Evaluation of Practice

Task Description:

In this assessment task, you will locate and evaluate the highest available evidence to address a specific research question and propose evaluation approaches to inform implementation or de-implementation.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Justify choosing a specific aspect of practice.	LO2
2	Locate the highest available evidence to answer a research question relevant to practice.	LO3
3	Critically analyse available evidence with application to the practice setting.	LO1, LO4
4	Propose evaluation approaches to inform implementation or de-implementation, highlighting the role of nurses.	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

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.