Course coordinator
Dr Jessica Ingleman
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This is the second complex care course and develops professional practice skills essential for working with persons living with persistant health issues. Building on the previous complex conditions course, students will apply theoretical knowledge in a variety of contexts. This synthesises concepts of communication, the patient care continuum, socio-cultural constructs, therapeutic use of self and palliative care. Collaborative models of care provision across the interprofessional team to promote the individual’s optimal health and preserve quality of life are examined. The process of and relationship between analysis and interpretation of comprehensive clinical data and the delivery of ethically sound, individualised, person-centred care is explored.
This final semester course prepares students for future practice as a registered nurse through focusing on contextual decision making and contemporary practice to address the holistic care needs of persons with complex conditions. Using a critical inquiry approach, students will examine the personal, social and environmental factors that influence decision making in health care provision and client uptake and engagement. Contemporary issues which affect nursing practice which will be explored and include keeping pace with innovation and technology in health care practice; the challenge of realising person centred care in the setting of standardised models of healthcare practice; the emphasis on client self-management and role of family/carers; and the importance of discharge planning, case management and client advocacy.
Course requirements
Restrictions
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Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Jessica Ingleman
Tutor
Dr Lori Delaney
Miss Casey Leskarac
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to further develop students' capability in caring for clients through the life course with complex and persistent conditions. Students will develop skills to undertake the role of the registered nurse within the interprofessional care team across the continuum of chronic disease. Understanding the critical focus of the client at the centre of care, the student will analyse care provision and client experience across a range of health care contexts will be considered and the shared client - provider partnership responsibility for health outcomes. Students will consider how registered nurses empower and enhance the capacity of clients for self-management through access to information that is appropriate, timely and clear. Students will also learn about principles of palliative care and inclusive practices for end of life.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the role of the registered nurse in a variety of care contexts (e.g., practice nursing, community nursing) that promotes partnering with the client and their family to manage a lifelong complex condition.
LO2.
Construct an interdisciplinary, evidence-based plan of care for a person with a complex condition that enables flexibility and integration across the health system and recommend strategies for evaluation.
LO3.
Use core values of palliative care and best available evidence to reflect the individual's values and preferences for care.
LO4.
Use models of care for people with lifelong and complex conditions to promote collaborative person-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Multiple Choice Quiz
|
15% |
18/08/2024 11:59 pm |
| Examination, Quiz |
Examination
|
35% |
In-semester Saturday 31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique | Case study | 50% |
21/10/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Multiple Choice Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
18/08/2024 11:59 pm
Task description
- The examination will be through the INSPERA platform and will be held online.
- Please see the Blackboard for further information about this assessment item.
Submission guidelines
Laptop
- For this assessment you will require a laptop that meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments. It is important that you check that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform and the Inspera Safe Exam Browser. It is important that you prepare your laptop to install SEB. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can ﾠborrow one from the Library.
- Find more information about using Inspera Assessment from the Library website. ﾠGet familiar with Inspera, whichﾠ provides ﾠthe latest information for students about using Inspera.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Examination
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Quiz
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This task requires you to read and review four (4) case studies and answer the multiple choice questions related to each case study. The cases will address aspects of optimising function in palliative care, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and disability. This exam will be completed in-person using Inspera safe exam browser.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 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
Laptop
- For this assessment you will require a laptop that meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments. It is important that you check that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform and the Inspera Safe Exam Browser. It is important that you prepare your laptop to install SEB. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can ﾠborrow one from the Library.
- Find more information about using Inspera Assessment from the Library website. ﾠGet familiar with Inspera, whichﾠ provides ﾠthe latest information for students about using Inspera.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Case study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
21/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Students will select from one of three case studies which portray a client with a chronic condition contextualised within a care episode. Students will develop a plan of care in which the registered nurse leads the interprofessional team in partnership with the client, for a seamless and integrated approach to management of a lifelong condition. Please see the task sheet located in the Assessments tab on the course Blackboard site for detailed information about this assessment.
Submission guidelines
Students are required to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard. Please check the companion website assessment area for specific instructions on this process. 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.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0.1% - 29.9% |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30% - 46.9% |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47% - 49.9% |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50% - 64.49% |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5% - 74.49% |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.5% - 84.49% |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84.5% - 100% |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be undertaken, and submitted, for students to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the student code of conduct.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 14 |
General contact hours |
Online learning (independent study) There are five modules in this course. You are expected to spend seven (7) hours per week of online learning for this course. This includes working through the module material provided. Resources can be found in learning resources on the companion Blackboard website for this course. |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Tutorials will be held in O week, week 1 and week 8 to accommodate clinical placement. The tutorials will address each of the five modules in this course to explore interprofessional care practices and the role of the nurse and other health professionals to independently and collaboratively support care of clients with chronic conditions. |
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Week 1 (15 Jul - 21 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introductory lecture to overview the course This lecture will provide and introduction to course requirements, content and assessment. Learning outcomes: L01 |
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.
Course guidelines
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Assessment Guidelines. Please visit the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work website for information about assessment.