Unit Outline

This unit builds upon knowledge gained previously in areas of leadership, change management, peer supervision, as well as collaborative and reflective practice, extending these capabilities into advanced clinical and leadership decision-making. You will focus your learning through a research/academic writing lens.

You are expected to advance your skills in disseminating your advanced knowledge in a range of formats, addressing complex issues relevant to advanced nursing practice. Whether focusing on clinical practice, research or leadership, you will critically analyse complex situations or presentations, integrate evidence into decision-making, and clearly articulate your reasoning in written format. Assessment provides structured opportunities to demonstrate autonomy, reflective practice and evidence-informed approaches to improving person-centred care and professional capability.

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 synthesise evidence to generate solutions that inform advanced nursing practice and autonomous decision-making.
2	Integrate and apply advanced level knowledge of your specialist area across clinical, research or leadership contexts.
3	Communicate complex ideas and findings effectively through a range of professional and academic formats appropriate to audience and purpose.
4	Design, plan, and develop substantial written and/or practice-based projects that demonstrate innovation, autonomy and evidence-informed practice.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	Prior completion of 125 cpts

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This unit has undergone significant revision to align with the new course pathways of the Master of Advanced Nursing (Specialisation).

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:	Inquiry - Review of Literature	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Application - Practice Change Proposal	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Capstone Output - Scholarly or Clinical Submission	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Inquiry - Review of Literature

Task Description:

This assignment requires you to search, identify, critically evaluate and synthesise evidence from a review of the literature around a key issue in your specialist practice.
This assessment task (literature synthesis) will inform your later work hence choose a topic or clinical question you will develop further and will contribute to the final project.

Task Length:

2500 - 3000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a clear literature search topic / clinical question is identified, a rationale provided, and the search or evidence strategy outlined.	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	The extent to which the literature is critically appraised, with reference to different methodologies and levels of evidence.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	The extent to which the findings from reviewed papers are synthesised into a logical, evidence-informed argument or care rationale aligned with professional standards and critically related to the advanced practice context.	LO1, LO2, LO4
4	The extent to which the communication is clear, concise and consistent using the APA Style 7th edition.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Application - Practice Change Proposal

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to translate the evidence developed from previous task into contextually appropriate evidence informed intervention in format of writing a ‘Practice Change Proposal’ that applies evidence, leadership and change management principles.

Task Length:

2000 - 3000 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a clear and feasible proposal is outlined, with well-defined aims and objectives, justification, and appropriate design and evaluation methods.	LO1, LO3, LO4
2	The extent to which the relevant literature and contextual factors are critically applied to support the proposal.	LO1, LO2
3	The extent to which the proposal’s anticipated benefits, challenges, and feasible solutions, including costs considerations, are logically and coherently explained.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	The extent to which the communication is clear, concise and consistent with current APA Style.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Capstone Output - Scholarly or Clinical Submission

Task Description:

Prepare a paper suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal. This paper should synthesise relevant literature, critically evaluate a complex issue in advanced nursing practice, and discuss implications for innovation, leadership, or quality improvement within your specialty.

Task Length:

Based on journal requirements, between 2000 and 3500 words.

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a logical, coherent and well-structured submission is presented that clearly articulates ideas or clinical reasoning, and arguments or conclusions fluently.	LO2, LO3, LO4
2	The extent to which relevant literature and evidence are critically applied to support, justify and evaluate arguments, decisions, or proposed actions.	LO1, LO2
3	The extent to which professional conventions are followed, including adherence to journal guidelines or clinical document standards, ethical requirements and appropriate referencing.	LO1, LO3, LO4

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

Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.