Assessment 2: Written Assessment
OVERVIEW
Purpose of the assessment
This written assessment measures application of knowledge relating to content areas of the unit and then applied to the action of graduate applications. The finalised assignment is designed to provide of a job application portfolio to which students are encouraged to add additional questions and answers.
This is 2000 words assignment will function as a blueprint of the student’s preparation for job interviews.
Learning outcomes that align to this task
4. Further examine the roles and scope of practice of healthcare professionals;
5. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate delegation;
7. Discuss conflict resolution and performance management in the healthcare setting;
8. Apply appropriate knowledge and skills in professional and interprofessional communication and teamwork within a simulated setting.
LENGTH
2000 words
DETAILS
This is 2000 words assignment has four (4) separate sections you must complete:
• Self-Reflection (300 words - 10%);
• Clinical scenario: Assessment and Actions (500 words - 25%);
• Clinical scenario: Prioritisation (500 words - 25%); and
• Professional scenario (700 words - 40%).
Section 1: Summary of a GNP of choice and Self-Reflection
Find Graduate Nurse Programs and review their website information.
Monash Health Graduate Program, Melbourne. I will send you separate file.
Nominate one program and summarise the description of that program in your own words.
Describe yourself and how your attributes enhance your application with particular reference to the key features and values of the program. Use a reflective framework to complete your review.
300 words (10 %)
Section 2: Clinical question
You are caring for a male patient who has been admitted for investigation of seizures. You go into the bathroom and find him on the floor. What would your immediate actions be?
Explain your answer in detail including your assessment, hypotheses and rationales for actions.
Please write in second or third person. Don’t use I.
Please use reference to support answers.
500 words (25%)
Section 3: Prioritization
After morning handover of your four (4) patients, you have reviewed the charts and have entered the room to greet your patients. It is 0730 and breakfast is usually delivered at 0740. Before you can introduce yourself, the following demands on your time occur concurrently:
Patient 1 Mrs Peterson is asking for help to the ensuite to use her bowels. You know Mrs Peterson had a stroke 2 weeks ago and has a moderate left hemiplegia and needs assistance to move. She is classified as a high falls risk.
Patient 2 Mrs Walters is going to theatre at 0800 and is not yet ready
Patient 3 Mr Young is nil by mouth and has IV therapy running at 167mls per hour. The infusion pump alarm is sounding and the IV flask appears to be close to empty, Mr Young is also complaining of pain.
Patient 4 Mr Stavropoulous has been admitted for acute asthma. He is due for ventolin and prednisolone at 0800. His BGL at 0700 was 4.6 mmol/l.
The ANUM is searching for Mrs Walters pre-operative checklist and wants to know if you have seen it.
In what order would you address these requests? Describe your rationale for each decision with references.
500 words (25%)
Please write in second or third person. Don’t use I.
Please use reference to support answers.
Section 4: Professional
Your patient Mr Stanley is having an ascitic tap on the ward today. You have reviewed the requirements of the procedure and understand that you need to assist by caring for the patient, managing analgesia and monitoring vital signs during the procedure. It is lunchtime in your busy ward. Your colleagues including the ANUM in charge, are off the ward having lunch. The ANUM handed over to you that Mr Stanley is having the ascitic tap after 1.30 when sufficient staff are available and that she has negotiated this with the resident medical officer (RMO). You are monitoring another patient with hypoglycaemia when you see the RMO with the procedure trolley going into Mr Stanley’s room. The procedure requires a nurse be in attendance. You have no available staff and you need to monitor your hypoglycaemic patient. How will you manage this RMO?
Describe in detail your response to your chosen scenario drawing upon your knowledge and research of professional regulations and requirements, professional behaviour, conflict resolution techniques, education and provision of feedback.
Please write in second or third person. Don’t use I.
Please use reference to support answers.
700 words (30%)
Presentation & Style; Grammar and Spelling (5%)
Correct use of references including in text citations and reference list (5%)
INSTRUCTIONS
Submit all four parts of the assignment as one document.
The assignment must have a title page with your name, ID, number of words (including in text references but excluding the reference page), title of the assessment, and the tutorial facilitator’s name.
Clear headings for each of the four parts are required. All references must be combined into one reference list created at the end of your assignment.
Assessment Criteria
Please see the Assessment 2 Rubric for further details about the assessment criteria for this tasks..
Rubric
Section 1: Summary of the graduate program
4 points
Exceptional summary of program relating to key features and detailing the differentiating factors
3 points
Good summary of program, identifying key features
2 points
Basic summary of program of choice
1 point
Inadequate summary; unable to distinguish this program from others
0 points
Disorganised and/or incoherent summary
/4
Section 1: Reflection
6 points
Enhanced reflection of self and strongly related to multiple features of the program of choice
5 points
6-4 points
Reflection about self, outlining some personal attributes relevant to the program
3 points
Reflection of some personal attributes; not strongly related to program
2 points
Self-reflection inadequate or not related to the program
1 point
2-0 points
Reflection absent
/6
Section 2: Clinical assessment
8 points
Detailed description in logical order of the assessment factors considered in the immediate management of the chosen scenario
7 points
8-6 points
Most assessment criteria identified in a mostly ordered manner
4.5 points
5-4 points
Ordered assessment process presented with some relevant criteria described
2 points
3-1 points
Some assessment considerations described but incomplete and/or illogical
0 points
Irrelevant or rudimentary assessment criteria provided
/8
Section 2: Hypotheses
5 points
Comprehensive consideration of the range of likely hypotheses related to the chosen scenario and the assessment process
4 points
Significant relevant hypotheses identified; relevant to assessments
3 points
Most hypotheses are likely and related to the assessment outlined
2 points
Some hypotheses presented are relevant and plausible for the given scenario
1 point
Most hypotheses are improbable and/or not relevant to the scenario
/5
Section 2; Action and rationales
12 points
Complete description of optimal interventions and rationales for same, associated with the assessment, hypotheses, and immediate management of chosen scenario
10.5 points
12-9 points
Significant interventions presented in logical order with relevant supporting rationales identified
7 points
8-6 points
Most interventions and most rationales relevant to the chosen scenario identified
4.5 points
5-4 points
Some interventions and explanatory rationales provided but insufficient to manage the scenario
1.5 points
3-0 points
Actions unrelated to client need or rationales fail to explain the described intervention
/12
Section 3: Prioritization
10 points
Detailed account of the correct priority order in which each of the nominated tasks are addressed and related to the rationales
9 points
10 - 9 points
Has addressed the task list in the correct order but not closely related to rationales for same
7 points
8-6 points
Priority order is mostly correct
4.5 points
5-4 points
At least half of the tasks are addressed in the correct priority order
1.5 points
3-0 points
Less than half of the actions are addressed in the correct priority order
/10
Section 3: Rationales
15 points
Comprehensive rationales for the priority order chosen for each of the nominated tasks drawing on evidence for best practice, appropriately cited and referenced
13.5 points
15-12 points
Mostly relevant rationales for priority order but not well supported by evidence for best practice, or not correctly related to prioritisation
10 points
11-9 points
Some relevant rationales support the priority order nominated. Minimal or no evidence for best practice provided.
7 points
8-6 points
Some rationales for the identified priorities are incorrect. Rationales are not supported by evidence.
2.5 points
5-0 points
The rationales stated are irrelevant and/or incorrect and do not support the proposed prioritisation. No relevant evidence provided.
/15
Section 4: Professional
30 points
Comprehensive description of the management of the set problem with reference to professional regulations, professional standards, conflict resolution strategies, and provision of appropriate feedback or evaluation
27.5 points
30-25 points
Clear description of the management of the chosen professional problem with reference to most but not all professional standards and techniques
20 points
24-16 points
The management of this problem is mostly acceptable but could be enhanced with further reference to professional standards, techniques and education
12.5 points
15-10 points
Some elements of the response are appropriate with some reference to professional standards, techniques and education
4.5 points
9-0 points
The response is unlikely to result in a resolution of the set problem or does not reflect professional standards
/30
Presentation & Style Grammar & Spelling
5 points
Excellent writing style, appropriate to document. Grammar and spelling always accurate.
4 points
Language fluent. Grammar and spelling accurate.
3 points
Language mainly fluent. Grammar and spelling mainly accurate
2 points
Meaning apparent but language not always fluent. Grammar and/or spelling contain errors
1 point
Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors
/5
APA 6th Referencing & Literature
5 points
A broad range of academic, current and relevant sources are used. All discussion points supported with evidence. Referencing is consistently accurate
3.5 points
Academic, current and relevant sources used. All discussion points supported. Referencing has some errors.
2 points
Minor gaps in the literature identified. Some literature not current; some discussion points in need of evidence. Referencing is mainly accurate.
1 point
Most literature cited is not contemporary or appropriate and/or not extensive. Reliance on direct quotes. Some attempt at referencing
0 points
Most literature is outdated and/or no appropriate; limited research evident. Referencing is absent or unsystematic.
/5