Course coordinator
Professor Fiona Coyer
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
The aim of the course is to continue to develop students' foundational knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice. The course will examine concepts related to delivering safe patient and person focused care to adults and children experiencing acute health care needs. The National Health Priority Areas will guide the course structure. There is an expectation that students continue to reflect on how their practice meets the NMBA Registered Nurse Standard for Practice. Students will consider the application of theoretical underpinnings of caring for patients with acute health needs.
This course will examine concepts related to delivering safe patient and person focused care to persons experiencing acute health care needs. The National Health Priority Areas will guide the course structure. The course builds on evidence-based practice approaches to delivering care to people with acute health care needs. There is an expectation that students continue to reflect on how their practice meets the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Students will have the opportunity through inquiry based learning workshops to further their application of the person centred approach to nursing care.ﾠ The course content will be delivered over a 13-week period, utilising flipped classroom teaching approaches in theoretical workshop sessions, online learning activities and self-directed learning. In a flipped classroom approach to inquiry-based learning tutorials, students are responsible for completing preparatory work, such as reviewing assigned materials or engaging with pre-recorded lectures, to build foundational knowledge before attending class. During tutorials, they actively engage in discussions, collaborate with peers, and apply critical thinking to solve problems, analyse cases, or explore topics in depth.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NURS1105
Restrictions
Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelors of Nursing/Midwifery
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Fiona Coyer
Dr Lori Delaney
Tutor
Dr Lori Delaney
Mrs Simona Asomah-Hartl
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is to continue to develop students’ foundational knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice. The course will examine concepts related to delivering safe patient and person focused care to adults and children experiencing acute health care needs. The National Health Priority Areas will guide the course structure.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Examine the role of the registered nurse and an inter-professional model of care for the management of patients experiencing acute health care needs.
LO2.
Examine legal and ethical aspects of acute care nursing including Ryans Rule.
LO3.
Analyse how cultural diversity impacts on individuals in acute care environments.
LO4.
Identify and evaluate best practice models of care for supporting patients experiencing acute health care episodes being managed in an acute care environment.
LO5.
Recognise and respond to signs of clinical deterioration in acute care environments.
LO6.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care for persons experiencing acute health issues in a range of healthcare environments, using best available evidence.
LO7.
Reflect on current practice and develop goals for personal and professional growth.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Quiz
|
20% |
In-semester Saturday 29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
The exam will be completed in Inspera Assessment using Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Please refer to the assessment tasksheet for additional information located on the Blackboard site. |
| Essay/ Critique | Clinical Reasoning | 30% 1250 words (+/- 10%) |
30/04/2025 1:00 pm |
| Examination |
Oral Viva
|
50% |
Each student will be allocated an Oral examination time during the Semester 1 examination period. The schedule will be provided on the course Blackboard site. |
Assessment details
Quiz
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
The exam will be completed in Inspera Assessment using Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Please refer to the assessment tasksheet for additional information located on the Blackboard site.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
This assessment requires you to demonstrate your acquired knowledge in an exam format. This assessment consolidates the content covered in this course to ascertain your level of proficiency. The aim of this assessment task is to assess your knowledge and understanding of course content related to the care of individuals with acute respiratory and cardiac conditions.
This task requires you to read and review two (2) case studies and answer 20 multiple-choice questions related to each case study. There is a total of 40 multiple choice questions. The cases will address aspects of acute respiratory and cardiac conditions including pathophysiology, aetiology and management.
In-semester exam period, managed and scheduled through UQ central exams.
Students are advised to review the assessment tasksheet for addtional information located on the course Blackboard site.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
The exam will only be available in Inspera Assessment for the duration of your exam. You will not be permitted to click START until directed to do so by your Exam Invigilator.
You will submit your exam by clicking ‘Submit Now’. Once you have clicked ‘Submit Now’ you will not be able to access the exam. Do not click submit until you are sure you do not want to make any further changes.
When the exam window has closed, you will be directed to the Summary page where you must click ‘Submit Now’. If you do not click ‘Submit Now’, you will not be able to exit Safe Exam Browser. You will not be able to access the exam after the exam window has closed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Please refer to the link above for the guidelines and process for applying for a deferred examination.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Clinical Reasoning
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30% 1250 words (+/- 10%)
- Due date
30/04/2025 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05, L06, L07
Task description
The assessment requires you to create a care plan for a an episode of care where there was a clinical problem. Your research and reflection build on the course content through application of knowledge to your clinical practice.
This assignment has two main components:
(A) A care plan with the application of the clinical reasoning process, and
(B) A reflection on practice.
Students are to refer to the tasksheet and rubric provided on the course Blackboard site for additional details.
Submission guidelines
Students are required to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard as a word file only. Where alternate file types are submitted (e.g. PDF) these will not be marked and late penalities may be applied. A link will be made available in the assessment area of your Blackboard course to allow you to submit your assignment electronically.
The anti plagiarism software TURNITIN is being used at UQ. The electronic version of your assignment will be submitted via Blackboard, using the TURNITIN software. Work submitted may be subjected to a plagiarism detection process. If this process is used then copies of this work would be retained and used as source material for conducting future plagiarism checks. Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assignments in Blackboard or using TURNITIN as instructed on the companion website.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ .
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Oral Viva
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
Each student will be allocated an Oral examination time during the Semester 1 examination period. The schedule will be provided on the course Blackboard site.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06
Task description
Clinical reasoning is a systematic process that allows the application of critical thinking within the clinical context. This assessment aims to build the knowledge, skills and attitude that are essential to nurses both in pre-registration training and in ongoing clinical practice. You will undertake an oral presentation based on a case study of a deteriorating patient.
For the allocated case study you will:
1) Identify any patient data you have been presented with that causes you concern. Provide a rationale for this.
2) From the list provided in the case study, choose one (1) problem you consider to be most relevant to the patient’s presenting condition. Outline what information from the scenario supports this assumption. You must be able to support this with your understanding of normal versus abnormal physiology.
3) Identify two (2) nursing actions you would undertake prior to the doctor arriving to review the patient. Provide a rationale for your actions.
4) Explain how you will evaluate each of your two (2) chosen actions – how you will know if what you did had an effect.
Using the ISOBAR communication tool, outline the conversation you would have with the medical officer regarding this patient.
Students are advised to review the tasksheet and marking guide provided on the course Blackboard site.
Exam details
| Planning time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | Writing implements (pen and/or pencil) permitted. |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
There is no upload of reference list or document to Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
The deferred Oral examinations will be held during the end of semester deferred/supplementary examination period.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0.1 - 29. |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.9 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5 - 74.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.5 - 84.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.</p> |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84. - 1 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications. |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be undertaken, and submitted, for students to be eligible to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Work that has previously been submitted for assessment, either in part or in whole by a student and is resubmitted for assessment in another course, does not comply with Academic Integrity standards.
Artificial intelligence - The assessment tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
IfﾠAI is used for any section of assessment it needs to be referenced in-text, in the reference list, and/or with visuals depending on the assessment format to identify where AI was used (e.g. spelling, grammar, suggest ideas, develop poster) - see UQ Library for details of referencing AI. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online Learning You are expected to engage in independent online learning for this course. This includes working through the module material provided including preparation for your Lectures and Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) workshops. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 5 |
Workshop |
Inquiry Based Learning Workshop There will be five (5) x 2-hour IBL workshops scheduled across the 13 weeks. Preparation for these workshops is provided in the relevant modules. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures There are seven (7) online lectures: Week 1 - Mon Feb 19 8am: Acute respiratory care Week 3 - Mon Mar 4 10am: Acute cardiac care Week 5 - Mon Mar 18 10am: Peri-operative care Week 7 - Mon Apr 8 10am: Accidental injury & pain management Week 9 - Mon Apr 22 10am: Clinical deterioration Week 10 - Mon Apr 29 10am: Acute musculoskeletal care Week 13 - Mon May 20 8am: Clinical reasoning process application for the oral viva Session content details can be obtained from the companion Blackboard site for this course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Additional learning activity information
It is an expectation of the course that students will attend IBLs. IBL tutorials provide the opportunity for staff and students to meet each other and to discuss and work on content items for the course. Each IBL session is presented to assist in meeting the learning aims and objectives of the course. Students report finding IBL beneficial in networking with fellow students, extending learning with the support of nursing staff. The IBL group dynamic depends on the contribution of each student.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.