Course coordinator
Mr Aaron Grogan
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 their own framework for advanced practice, clinical decision making, and leadership in multidisciplinary teams. This framework development will assist students to critically analyse their nursing practice in specialist settings. Students will learn the role and conduct of the quality audit in the practice setting.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their own conceptual frameworks for advanced practice, clinical decision-making and leadership in multidisciplinary teams. This course consolidates foundational knowledge in the program and builds on skills developed in earlier courses. In addition to working through evidenced based course materials, students will spend 96 hours (or 8 hours per week) in clinical settings approved by their course coordinator, under the supervision and mentorship of members of the students clinical support teams, to observe and develop the advanced practice skills of the nurse practitioner. Students will be required to develop and defend a conceptual framework for practice that meets their practice needs and context, and is located within a nursing model of care. ﾠThis framework development will assist students to critically analyse their nursing practice in specialist settings within a meta-speciality. Students will learn the role and conduct of the quality audit in the practice setting. Teaching material is presented as interactive web-based exercises with independent clinical journaling activities and readings.
It is essential that the candidates can provide evidence of support from their employer, that their organisation will provide placement for integrated professional practice, a clinical support team (CST) and a clinical mentor to facilitate the practical part of the course.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NURS7003 + NURS7007
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NURS7001 + NURS7002
Restrictions
MNP students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Aaron Grogan
Mrs Kelly McCarthy
Aims and outcomes
This course will assist students develop their own framework for advanced practice, clinical decision making and leadership in multidisciplinary teams. This framework development will assist students critically analyse their nursing practice in specialist settings. Students will learn the role and conduct of the quality audit in the practice setting.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate the skills and values of lifelong learning and relates this to the demands of expanded clinical practice
LO2.
Readily identify the values intrinsic to nursing that inform Nurse Practitioner practice and a holistic approach to client care.
LO3.
Communicate a calm, confident and knowing approach to client care that brings comfort and emotional support to the client and their family.
LO4.
Confidently demonstrate competence and autonomy in client care within an expanded scope of practice.
LO5.
Create a climate that supports mutual engagement and establishes partnerships with clients and other health professionals.
LO6.
Readily articulate a coherent and clearly defined Nurse Practitioner scope of practice that is grounded in a nursing model of care.
LO7.
Establish effective, collegial relationships with other health professionals that reflect confidence in the contribution that nursing makes to client outcomes.
LO8.
Actively participate as a senior member and/or leader of relevant multidisciplinary teams.
LO9.
Articulate and promote the Nurse Practitioner role in clinical, political and professional contexts.
LO10.
Demonstrate the capacity to conduct quality audits and monitor own practice as well as participating in intra- and inter-disciplinary peer supervision and review.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Conceptual Framework | 50% |
Part A - The Proposal 16/08/2024 1:00 pm Part B - Conceptual Framework 20/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Viva voce/ Full Episode of Care
|
50% |
Due 30/9 - 11/10. Schedule to be confirmed during semester, refer to Blackboard for further details. |
| Portfolio | Nurse Practitioner e-portfolio | Pass/Fail |
8/11/2024 1:00 pm |
| Placement | IPP Hours 96 | Pass/Fail |
8/11/2024 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Conceptual Framework
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
Part A - The Proposal 16/08/2024 1:00 pm
Part B - Conceptual Framework 20/09/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
As contemporary healthcare strategy looks to utilise professionals to their full scope of practice, it is vital that Nurse Practitioners are acutely aware of not only the clinical facets of their roles but, more importantly, the value adding and contributing actions that need to be implemented to ensure long term sustainability. The development of a Conceptual Framework for the Nurse Practitioner outlines the systemic process to ensure the essential elements of clinical practice, governance, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
The aim of this assessment is for you to build a Conceptual Framework to implement the role of a Nurse Practitioner within practice. This should be focused on your area of clinical speciality and incorporate essential stakeholder engagement throughout the development phase.
Part A - The Proposal
This stage involves you completing a proposal template for a Conceptual Framework for the Nurse Practitioner role within your area of specialty. This will include content around the context, aims, proposed model of care, governance, and audit. In addition, this proposal should contain detail on the professional opportunity of the role for the organisation.
This proposal should provide the detail to support a 5 minute proposal pitch to an appropriate executive stakeholder within your service; providing them with clear understanding of your intended aims.
This proposal will then be used (by the executive) to provide feedback to the student around role development, strategic priorities, governance, and operational concerns.
It is vital that you engage an executive within this process as the feedback received will guide the development of your Conceptual Framework submission and ongoing career development as a Nurse Practitioner.
- The template is to be populated using the provided headings in point form (as a guide 500 words).
- By week 4 you are required to meet with your executive ad pitch your proposal for the Nurse Practitioner role.
- Feedback received will guide and influence the development of the final submisssion of the Conceptual Framework.
Word limit for Part A will not be included in Part B.
Part B - Conceptual Framework
Students are to develop a Conceptual Framework for the Nurse Practitioner role within their clinical specialty, with reference to evidence based practice and building on the feedback received from the proposal outlining;
- Contect and aim of the proposed role
- Key strategic priorities
- Governance processes to be utilised (opertaion & clinical)
- The chosen model of care which reflects the Nurse Practitioner standards of practice and in line with a chosen theoretical framework
- Inclusive of the Nurse Practitioner quality and safety guidelines
- Evaluation processes and audit
- A diagrammatic reflection of the proposed conceptual framework.
Word limit: 3000 words
Font: Times New Roman 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Reference system: APA 7th
Header: Student ID (eight digits), course code
Footer: Reference system used, total word count, page number
Turnitin: .doc or .docx
A word count that is within 10% of the set lenth is acceptable. A word count that is outside these 10% will be penalised through a reduction of 10% of the total mark available for the assessment.
Submission guidelines
This assessment requires 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.
Viva voce/ Full Episode of Care
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
Due 30/9 - 11/10.
Schedule to be confirmed during semester, refer to Blackboard for further details.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L10
Task description
The aim of this presentation is to allow students to demonstrate an integrated approach to the management of a complex patient in their care. The patient must have one or more comorbidities and a minimum of three prescribed medications. The episode of care may cover a specific period of time or reflect an ongoing management, but should refer to a patient who the student has cared for in this semester of study, and for whom the student has taken a leading role in their assessment and management. Evidence of a collaborative approach, appropriate clinical communication and appropriate reference to the literature is required.
The presentation should summarise the history of presenting illness, review of systems, including physical examination, and justify the diagnose/is with appropriate evidence from investigations and pathophysiology. A problem list is to be developed and addressed in a complete management plan with the major focus on your professional competence and clinical leadership as a Nurse Practitioner.
The presentation should allow you to exhibit a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of lab test, diagnostics interventions, and findings during physical examination. These data should be used in your diagnostic reasoning leading up to three differential diagnosis, confirmed diagnosis, and development of a complete management plan.
Questions from the markers and audience will explore your knowledge in greater detail. Marks will be awarded for a professional presentation that includes appropriate language, use of correct terminology and adequate references.
You should select the case carefully; this will require the presentation of a complex episode of care for a patient that has at least one comorbidity and a minimum of three prescribed medications in order to demonstrate the required competencies.
This can not be a case used or submitted in any other courses within this program.
Length: 30 minutes presentation + 15 min for question and discussion.
Place: Student’s own clinical setting, in the case of geographical distance Video conference or similar will be utilised to the Academic Mentor.
Other: Student are to organise time and place in collaboration with the Clinical Mentor and Academic Mentor, and invite an audience. Suitable persons to attend as the audience can be the DON, RNs as colleagues and students from different categories As part of the preparation on the day for the viva, students are to provide a marking guide to each of the mentors in attendance.
You have to submit your PowerPoint presentation in Blackboard ahead of the viva.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass this assessment to pass the course.Submission guidelines
This assessment requires 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
- Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
8/11/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
Complete the following Standards and Statements. At end of semester, all outstanding statements must have been completed in the NP e-portfolio.
Standard 4 Evaluates outcomes and improve practice
Statement 4.1 Evaluates the outcomes of own practice
Statement 4.2 Advocates for, participate in, or leads systems that support safe care, partnership and professional growth.
Submission guidelines
This assessment requires 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.
IPP Hours 96
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
8/11/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L10
Task description
Students are required to complete 96 IPP hours in the clinical setting throughout the duration of the semester.
Submission guidelines
This assessment requires 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 cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Students who require additional time to complete their IPP hours should contact the course coordinator.
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 submitted for student to be eligible to pass the course.
Viva voce is a hurdle assessment and students must achive a pass grade to be able to pass the course.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Integrated Professional Practice:
ﾠIf at any time during enrolment in this course, a student has difficulty in meeting the clinical requirements of the course, it is their responsibility to raise this as soon as practical with their academic mentor so that a resolution to any issues can take place with the clinical facility.ﾠ Each hour of IPP for the duration of the program must be signed off as completed, by a designated and UQ approved member of the students clinical support team. ﾠIn the case that this does not occur this will result in an ﾠincomplete grade ﾠfor the course.ﾠ
All times stated in relation ﾠto assessments in the Course Profile are referring to AEST. ﾠStudents residing outside the AEST zone have ﾠto carefully consider any time differences to avoid late submissions.
School convention for academic writing and referencing, ﾠand rules in relation to word count/ limit can be found here: ﾠhttps://nmsw.uq.edu.au/assessment/referencing.
Hurdle requirement:
As the Viva-voce is a hurdle assessment, students who do not achieve ﾠa pass mark (≥25 marks) are entitled to a resit ﾠof the Viva-voce. The Course Coordinator will inform the student in writing about the date, time and place for the resit. A student whoﾠ resits ﾠthe Viva-voce cannot achieve higher than a pass mark. A student who does not perform the Viva-voce at the stated date, time and place will not be offered another opportunity.ﾠ
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
Students 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.
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 Revision week |
Placement |
Professional Experience IPP Approximately 8 hours per week in the student's clinical setting with a total of 96 hours to be completed within the semester period. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Case-based learning |
Module 1 The Nurse Practitioner role Practical application of the 'Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice'. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 7 |
Case-based learning |
Module 2 Governance Governance in the 'Big Picture', current laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the NP role. State and Commonwealth. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06, L10 |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 10 |
Case-based learning |
Module 3 Audit Identify scope of practice and documents to support it. Learning outcomes: L06, L07, L10 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Module 4 Clinical and Professional Portfolio Build and maintain the portfolios. Continuing professional development. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Placement
- Working with Children
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation