Critical Care Essentials PG (9666.2)

Required texts

Required texts:

Aitken, L., Marshall, A., and Chaboyer, W. (2015). ACCN's critical care nursing. (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Recommended texts: 

Bernstein, A. D. and Soni, N. (2013). Oh's Intensive Care Manual (7th ed.). China, Butterworth, Heineman, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780702047626

Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Friendship J. (2015). Emergency and Trauma Nursing (2e). Sydney, Elsevier. ISBN : 9780729542050

Thompson, P. (2010). Coronary Care Manual. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier. ISBN : 9780729539272

Any one of several ECG Interpretation texts

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Non submission of assessments: Assessments that are not submitted will receive a mark of zero (‘0') and an NC  grade will be awarded for the unit of study.

Students must atttempt and submit all assessmen items in order to be eligible to pass this unit of study.

Submission of assessment items: All assessment items will be submitted online via the unit Moodle site. The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:

1.Student ID:

2. Assessment Name:

3. Word Count.

Please note:  APA 6th Edition must be used for referencing (see textbook recommendations)

Special assessment requirements

Moderation: All assignments receiving grades of either a High Distinction or Fail grade between 49-40% will be doublemarked / moderated.

 A pass grade in the unit requires:

• All assessments must be submitted, and
• Overall pass grade (50%)

Students are expected to attend and contribute to the listed online ‘Collaborate' workshops, demonstrate on-line engagement and complete all clinical requirements.

The Australian College of Critical Care Nursing and aligned College of Emergency Nursing Australasia Competency Standards will provide the basis for summative and formative feedback on clinical practice. To successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) and/ Certificate in Critical Care Nursing all students must meet these standards. 

Extension Procedure - Nursing - 2016

Grounds for applying for an extension

The onus rests on students to comply with timelines for completing and submitting assessments, and this is part of the good management and performance skills we are seeking to develop in students through the educational process. Lecturers also have a responsibility to ensure equity and fairness to the majority of students who submit their assessments on time.

For these reasons, you need to establish genuine circumstances for an extension to be granted. You will need to supply documentary evidence to establish the genuine nature of your circumstances.

Please note: Extensions of more than 7 days will not generally be granted unless there are extenuating circumstances. See * below.

Process for applying for an extension:

Requests for extensions should be on the attached Assignment Extension Application form and submitted at least 2 days prior to the submission date.

1. Requests for an extension of up to 4 days should be sent directly to HealthAdmin: HealthAdmin@canberra.edu.au

2. Requests for an extension of more than 4 days should be sent directly to the Unit Convenor for consideration.

Processing of extension applications will normally take between 24-48 hours. Approved applications will be uploaded to the unit Moodle site and students will be notified by return email with their updated submission time and date deadline.

References

* University of Canberra Assignment Extension Application Policy Form.

* Discipline of Nursing Extension Application Form (2015).

Inclusion & Welfare Assignment Extension Requests: https://www.canberra.edu.au/myuc-s/business-units/dvce/student-engagement/accessability-for-uc-staff

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare who are seeking an assignment extension up to 7 days, inclusive of weekends and public holidays, should apply in accordance with the procedures documented in the relevant Unit Outline.

The student is required to inform the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, they are registered with Inclusion & Welfare, and attach their Reasonable Adjustment Plan to the extension request. No additional documentary evidence is required for extensions up to 7 days for students registered with Inclusion & Welfare for assignment extensions as medical documentation is managed through Inclusion & Welfare.

The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, will inform the student the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures. Where the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Welfare. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Welfare will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Welfare will liaise on behalf of the student.

Inclusion and Welfare Assignment Extension Requests Beyond 7 Days

For requests beyond 7 days, Unit Convenors should expect to receive a Letter of Recommendation from the student with their request for the extension.

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare who require an assignment extension beyond 7 days are required to schedule an appointment with Inclusion & Welfare prior to the submission date. During the consultation, the Inclusion Advisor will review the request for extension in consultation with the student. Students are required to provide additional medical documentation to support an extension request beyond 7 days.

If Inclusion & Welfare supports the request, the student will be provided with a Letter of Recommendation with a requested alternate submission date.

Moderation Information for Nursing Students 2016

1. All assessment activities which result in grades of High Distinction (85% or more), will be marked by two different assessors.

2. All assessment activities which result in a Fail grade of (40-50%) will be marked by two different assessors.

3. All assessment activities which result in grades less than 40% will be marked by one assessor.

4. Any failed piece of assessment that leads to an overall fail grade for the unit will be marked by a second assessor.

References

* 2015 University Assessment Policy and Procedures. Moderation, Page (5). * https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3351

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Students are required to be employed within a critical care environment at a minimum of 3 days per week. 

Students must submit all assessment items and achieve an overall grade of 50% or greater to pass this unit of study.

Required IT skills

Internet access

Work placement, internships or practicums

Due to the concepts taught and assessment requirements this unit of study requires students to be employed a minimum of 3 days of week within a critical care (Intensive Care, Emergency Department) clinical area. 

• Semester 2, 2019, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (197244)