Course coordinator
Mrs Kelly McCarthy
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course will assist students to develop advanced knowledge of human sciences, differentiate abnormal from normal findings using advanced assessment techniques, interpret diagnostic study results, and use clinical reasoning to formulate management plans for culturally diverse individuals. Students learn to base decisions on clinical judgement, scientific evidence, and client determined outcomes.
This course in the MNP program provides students with the opportunity ﾠto conduct advanced comprehensive and holistic health assessments relevant to a specialist field of nursing practice. Students will learn about physical and behavioural assessment, haematological, biochemical, and radiological assessment. Advanced concepts in pathophysiology will assist them to develop their knowledge of human sciences, differentiate abnormal from normal findings using advanced assessment techniques, interpret diagnostic study results, and use clinical reasoning to formulate management plans for individuals from ﾠculturally diverse backgrounds. Students will learn to base decisions on clinical judgment, scientific evidence and client determined outcomes. Students will work with a clinical mentor in their clinical environment in order to observe and develop advanced skills in the assessment, diagnostic testing and evaluation of results. Teaching material is presented as interactive web-based exercises with independent readings. There will be a joint residential school for NURS7001 & NURS7002 held on campus with teaching and learning activities to facilitateﾠconsolidation of key concepts and skills. Attendance at the course residential school is an expectation of the course.ﾠ
It is essential that students can provide evidence of support from their employer, that their organisation will provide placement for integrated professional practice (IPP), a clinical support team (CST) and a clinical mentor to facilitate the practical part of the course (refer to NURS7007).ﾠ
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NURS7007
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
NURS7002
Restrictions
MNP students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
Additional timetable information
The residential school is timetabled under NURS7002.
Aims and outcomes
This course will assist students to develop advanced knowledge of human sciences, differentiate abnormal from normal findings using advanced assessment techniques, interpret diagnostic study results, and use clinical reasoning to formulate management plans for culturally diverse individuals. Students learn to base decisions on clinical judgment, scientific evidence and client-determined outcomes and demonstrate critical thinking skills through case based scenarios.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of human sciences and expanded skills in diagnostic reasoning.
LO2.
Differentiate between normal, variation of normal and abnormal findings in clinical assessment.
LO3.
Assess a clients stable, unpredictable and complex health care needs in a timely manner through synthesis and prioritization of historical and available data.
LO4.
Make decisions about use of investigative options that are judicious, client-focused and informed by clinical findings.
LO5.
Demonstrate confidence in own ability to identify normal and abnormal states of health through synthesis and interpretation of assessment information including client history, physical findings and results of investigations to inform differential diagnoses.
LO6.
Make informed and autonomous decisions about preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic responses and interventions that are based on clinical judgment, scientific evidence, and client determined outcomes.
LO7.
Incorporate relevant developments in health services, policies and legislation into their expanded scope of practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution |
Case study group work
|
10% |
23/08/2024 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Case study | 40% |
6/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Full episode of care | 50% |
11/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Placement, Portfolio | Nurse Practitioner e-portfolio | Pass/Fail |
8/11/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Case study group work
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
23/08/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
All students will be allocated into 1 of the 4 groups: Cardiology / Respiratoy / Endocrine / Neurology.
Cardiology / Respiratory / Endocrine / Neurology group discussions will proceed from Week 2 - Week 5 (4 weeks duration).
Active participation in online group discussion within your assigned study group around the presented case study (cardiac / respiratory / endocrine / neurology). You are to participate in an asynchronous discussion following the SOAP structure. How do you interpret the provided signs and symptoms and what differential diagnosis are you suspecting, justify why you suspect them. The discussion will then flow on to identify what diagnostic interventions you see as relevant and what you will achieve with them. When results are known, the discussion will focus on developing a problem list. The last step is to develop a management plan that addresses the problem list. All discussions will be monitored and moderated by the course coordinator. The agreed management plan has to be presented as a document on the discussion board. You will actively participate in your assigned group activity and discussion, and also read the information from the other group discussion activity.
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
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 will be subjected to a plagiarism detection process.
Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assessment in Blackboard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 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.
Case study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
6/09/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Part A - You are provided with a case study, from the provided information and data you are to critically analyse the information and identify the three most likely differential diagnoses and what test/investigations you would like to order to be able to confirm or exclude your differential diagnoses. You should identify one confirmed diagnosis and also identify a problem list for the specific patient.
Part B - Will require you to develop a holistic management plan for the patient in the case study.
Within the case study you are asked to demonstrate your clinical decision making processes for the patient and their symptoms. Your responses will provide evidence on how you are developing your critical thinking skills. You will be provided with a marking guide with details of what is required in this assessment item.
Word limit: 2000 words
Font: Times New Roman 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Reference system: APA7th
Header: Student ID (eight digits), course code
Footer: Reference system used, total word count, page number
Turnitin: .doc or .docx
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
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 will be subjected to a plagiarism detection process.
Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assessment in Blackboard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 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.
Full episode of care
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
11/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings through an integrative case study. The emphasis will be on the analysis and synthesis of client data for diagnosis and for identification of appropriate nursing and therapeutic interventions.
Students will be required to write up a patient chosen from their clinical setting, describing a full episode of care using the UQ SOAP documentation.
Word limit: 2500 words
Font: Times New Roman 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Reference system: APA7th
Header: Student ID (eight digits), course code
Footer: Reference system used, total word count, page number
Turnitin: .doc or .docx
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
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 will be subjected to a plagiarism detection process.
Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assessment in Blackboard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 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.
Nurse Practitioner e-portfolio
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Placement, Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
8/11/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
To complete:
Standard 1 - Assess using diagnostic capability
- Statement 1.3 Applies diagnostic reasoning to formulate diagnoses
Standard 2 - Plans care and engage others
- Statement 2.1 Translate and integrate evidence into planning care
- Statement 2.2 Educate and supports others to enable their active participation in care
- Statement 2.4 Refers and consult for care decisions to obtain optimal outcomes for the person receiving care
Standard 3 - Prescribes and implements therapeutic interventions
- Statement 3.2 Maintain relationships with people at the centre of the care
Submission guidelines
To be completed and submitted within the NP e-portfolio.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | <p>0</p> - |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>0-29.9%</p> |
| 2 (Fail) | - |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>30�- 46.9%</p> |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | - |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: <p>47 - 49.9%</p> |
| 4 (Pass) | - |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>50�- 64.49%</p> |
| 5 (Credit) | - |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>64.5�- 74.49%</p> |
| 6 (Distinction) | - |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>74.5�- 84.49%</p> |
| 7 (High Distinction) | - |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>84.5- 100%</p> |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be submitted for student to be eligible to pass the course.
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
All times stated in relation ﾠto assessments in the course profile are referring to AEST. ﾠStudents residing outside the AEST time zone have ﾠto carefully consider any time differences to avoid late submissions.
School convention for academic writing and referencing, and rules in relation to word count/ limit can be found here: ﾠhttps://nmsw.uq.edu.au/assessment/referencing.
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
ﾠStudents are provided with a UQ email account and must monitor the account whilst enrolled at UQ. Please see Email and Bulk Messaging Procedure and in particular section 3 (12) Student and Alumni Email for information regarding the appropriate use of email. Your email account will be used by course coordinators and lecturers ﾠtrying to get in contact with you. myUQ provides a Web-based interface, called myMail, or, if you prefer, you can set this up to forward the e-mail to your preferred email program such as Outlook, Mail or others.ﾠ
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Residential School - Mater Whitty (2 day 22 & 23 July) A 2 day joint residential (NURS7001 & NURS7002) will be held on campus at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane. Dates for the residential school can be found in the NURS7002 public timetable. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 4 |
Case-based learning |
Respiratory Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of the Respiratory System and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of the Respiratory System and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 5 |
Case-based learning |
Cardiovascular Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular System and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of the Cardiovascular System and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 7 |
Case-based learning |
Endocrine Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of the Endocrine System and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of the Endocrine System and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 9 |
Case-based learning |
Neurology Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of the Neurology System and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of the Neurology System and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 9 |
Case-based learning |
Gastrointestinal Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of the Gastrointestinal System and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of the Gastrointestinal System and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Mental Health Throughout this module you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of Mental Health and the principles applied to diagnostic reasoning within this field. It is assumed you will already have a basic understanding of Mental Health and its function. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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- 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.