Unit Outline

This unit builds upon the knowledge, understanding and skills related to the pathophysiology of conditions commonly seen in intensive care settings. The content of this unit focuses on the scientific theories related to nursing critically ill patients with single and multi-organ failure. Specialised cardiothoracic and neuromedical pathology will be explored, as will principles of nursing the critically ill child and obstetric patient.

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 examine the applied pathophysiology of complex conditions in intensive care.
2	Analyse the data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings to recommend evidence-informed interventions, considering sustainability, person-centred outcomes and interprofessional collaboration in intensive care.
3	Justify therapeutic management for the complex critically ill patient using ethical decision making and problem solving strategies to enhance patient outcome.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Assessment task topics and design have been reviewed in response to student feedback, with adjustments made to enhance clarity, relevance, and alignment with refreshed learning outcomes.

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:	Discussion forums	Week 2	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study Presentation	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion forums

Task Description:

The purpose of this assessment task is for you to develop and demonstrate your knowledge of the pathophysiology of single or multiple organ failure and explain the data related to diagnostic, monitoring and assessment procedures.

This is a staged assessment task commencing in Week 2 and finishing in Week 8.

Task Length:

2000 word equivalent

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically evaluate how pathophysiological mechanisms underpin assessment, monitoring and laboratory data using evidence-informed literature.	LO1, LO2
2	Interpret clinical data to inform advanced problem-solving in the management of the complex critically ill patient.	LO2, LO3
3	Rationalise therapeutic management strategies in accordance with best practice clinical guidelines, integrating high level evidence and applying ethical decision-making.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Presentation

Task Description:

This task requires you to analyse a complex ICU patient case using evidence-informed knowledge. In a 15 minute oral presentation , you will, interpret clinical data, recommend appropriate interventions, and justify therapeutic management decisions.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

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

Aitken, L, Marshall, A & Chaboyer, W. (Eds). (2019). Critical care nursing (4th ed.), Elsevier.