Course coordinator
Professor Fiona Coyer
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- 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 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. The course content will be delivered over a 13-week period, utilising flipped classroom teaching approaches in theoretical IBL sessions, online learning activities and self-directed learning.
The aim of the course is to develop students’ foundational knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice. The course will examine concepts related to delivering both safe patient and person-focused care to adults experiencing acute health care needs. The National Health Priority Areas will underpinﾠthe 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. The course content will be delivered over a 13 week period, utilising inquiry-based learning, online learning activities and self-directed learning.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students who undertake this course are required to have completed an approved bachelor degree.
Restrictions
MNursSt
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Fiona Coyer
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 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 experiencing acute health care needs. The National Health Priority Areas will guide the course structure. The course is a companion course to NURS7124 Clinical Practice 1 and 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. The course content will be delivered utilising flipped classroom teaching approaches in theoretical workshop sessions, online learning activities and self-directed learning
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Through the development of theoretical knowledge; 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.
LO2.
Critically evaluate the role of the registered nurse and in providing safe person-centred, ethical and legal care to adults experiencing acute health care needs.
LO3.
Critically analyse and evaluate best practice models of care for supporting the management of individuals experiencing acute health care episodes.
LO4.
Analyse how cultural diversity impacts on individuals in acute care environments
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-semester examination
|
20% |
3/09/2025 3:00 pm
Students to review assessment tasksheet and grading rubric. |
| Essay/ Critique | Clinical reasoning case study | 40% |
8/10/2025 1:00 pm
Students to review the assessment tasksheet |
| Examination |
End of semester oral viva examination
|
40% |
Assessment details
In-semester examination
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
3/09/2025 3:00 pm
Students to review assessment tasksheet and grading rubric.
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Refer to the assessment task sheet
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 | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
If submitting a deferred examination request please choose type: in-semester or mid-semester, not end of semester examination.
Clinical reasoning case study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
8/10/2025 1:00 pm
Students to review the assessment tasksheet
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Further details to assist in completing this assignment are available in the Assessment Description and Marking Guide documents.
Submission guidelines
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.
End of semester oral viva examination
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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 | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0.1% - 29.9%: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 30.0% - 46.9%:ﾠDemonstrates 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) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47.0% – 49.9%:ﾠDemonstrates 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) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50.0% – 64.49%: 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) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 64.5% – 74.49%:ﾠDemonstrates 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) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 74.5% – 84.49%: 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. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 84.5% and above:ﾠ 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 pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Completion of Assessments To pass this subject student must meet allﾠrequirements, such as the submission of all assessmentﾠpieces of work by the assigned due dates.
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
Student Email
Communication is an important professional skill within healthcare. Please ensure that your communication with teaching and professional staff andﾠhealthcare organsiations is professional and respectful at all times. Please ensure that your corespondance includes:
- An appropriate subject heading including course code
- Includes an appropriate salutationﾠ
- Content is clear and articulate
- You include your name and student ID at the conclusion of the email
- Please note emails from non-UQ accounts seeking information regarding students and university business will not be responded to.ﾠ
PPL 6.20.06b -Email-Staff-and-Students :
Focus on section 6 Student and Alumni Email
-ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Information in respect to the use of the students UQ Email account and their responsibility to check email and their right to forward 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 |
Tutorial |
Inquiry Based Learning tutorials This course contains five (5) IBLs as per the UQ timetable, over the course of the semester to assist in consolidating knowledge and developing critical thinking skills. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Lecture |
Online Learning Monday 19/2/24 and 20/5/24 commencing at 08:00 hours. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.