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2019 NSG3EPN
Assessment 2 - Written reflective piece addressing contemporary practice issues relating
to learning activities for ILO 4, 5 & 6
Due Date: 7th October or as advised for later cohort E5.
Weighting: 40% (2000 words)
This assessment is divided into 3 parts.
1. Critique contemporary nursing leadership theories, core competencies and personal
capabilities and their importance to individuals, teams and the nursing profession.
2. Develop and apply communication skills that directly relate to health information systems.
3. Apply awareness of the transition from student to registered health care practitioner through
critical self-reflection
You will be required to reflect upon your own experiences to date and to search for evidence
from the literature to address questions regarding contemporary professional practice issues.
At least 18 relevant peer- reviewed sources are required. Other sources such as credible
websites may be used to add to your reference list.
The assessment parts in GREEN text, require you to explore the literature to support your
answer.
The assessment parts in BLUE text, require you to reflect upon your experiences in, and
knowledge of, the health care sector. You should also support your opinion and assertions
with evidence from the literature for these responses.
Introductory and concluding paragraphs are not required but each question must be answered
in full.
As the blue task is reflective, it is appropriate to use a first person writing style.
Please submit your completed assessment through the Turnitin portal in Word format.
Leadership and Management (650 words)
This module requires you to complete the Leadership Skills Inventory (on LMS) and reflect upon
your result.
In light of your results, please answer the following:
ï‚· Identify and explore two key leadership skills that Registered Nurses must
ing to
their role. Use evidence from the literature to support why these skills are
important.
ï‚· As a result of your inventory, describe up to two skills you would like to further
develop and identify the strategies that you might use to achieve this.
Use evidence from the literature to support your assertions.
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Communication and Health Informatics (650 words)
There are multiple sources of patient data that are collected and recorded across primary,
secondary and or tertiary health services. In this module you are required to:
ï‚· Choose a particular service area (e.g. rehab. aged care, theatre, outpatient
service) and describe key challenges that nurses face when utilising the medical
ecord by outlining aspects of confidentiality, privacy and safety.
ï‚· Consider the
oader topic of digital health in planning patient care. Describe
innovations that you consider could enhance your practice and delivery of
person centred care.
You should include a discussion topic of interest here related to implementation
of new technologies such as robot receptionist, huggable robot or other
emerging technologies.
ï‚· Some links on suggested emerging technologies
o Huggable robot-https:
youtu.be/UaRCCA2rRR0
o Robot receptionist- https:
youtu.be/ncjOaPjIips
o Virtual reality applications- https:
uk.autumn.care/virtual-reality/
Use evidence from the literature to support your assertions.
Professional practice (650 words)
There are many potential sources of stress when working as a registered nurse. Developing and
implementing coping strategies to manage stress is an important skill for all nurses.
In this module you are required to;
 Define one of the following terms – role conflict OR role ambiguity. Discuss the
impact that the chosen concept may have on a registered nurse (RN).
 Identify and describe at least two self–care strategies that you will employ to
facilitate you staying emotionally and physically well in your new role as a RN.
ï‚· Describe two positive work place behaviours or attitudes you will practice in your
graduate nurse year and explain why these are relevant to your goals.
Use evidence from the literature to support the effectiveness of these strategies.
https:
uk.autumn.care/virtual-reality
NSG3EPN – Engagement in Professional Nursing
Assessment 3– Written reflective piece addressing contemporary practice issues (40% of overall mark)
Individual grading instructions
Criteria Excellent
(80-100%)
Very good
(70-80%)
Good
(60-70%)
Fair
(50-60%)
Poor
(<50%)
Mark
1.
Leadership and
management
Clearly and succinctly identifies and
describes two evidence based
leadership skills relevant to the
egistered nurse.
Clearly identifies leadership skill/s for
development and excellent
identification and description of
strategies to achieve this.
Uses extensive relevant literature to
support assertions.
20+ marks)
Clearly and succinctly identifies and
describes two evidence based
leadership skills relevant to the
egistered nurse.
Very good Identification of leadership
skill/s for development and very good
identification and description of
strategies to achieve this.
Uses a wide range of relevant
literature to support assertions.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Identifies and describes two
evidence based leadership skills
elevant to the registered nurse.
Good identification of leadership
skill/s for development and good
identification and description of
strategies to achieve this.
Uses mostly relevant literature to
support assertions.
(15-17 marks)
Identifies and satisfactorily describes
two leadership skills relevant to the
egistered nurse. Discussion may not
e clear or succinct.
Identifies leadership skill/s for
development and satisfactory
identification and description of
strategies to achieve this.
Uses some relevant literature to
support assertions. Some poor or
i
elevant sources used.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Confused or missing identification
and/or description of two leadership
skills relevant to the registered nurse.
Leadership skill for development
poorly identified and confused or
missing identification and description
of strategies to achieve this.
Superficial or inadequate use of
elevant literature to support
assertions. Majority of sources used
are Poor or i
elevant
(< 12 marks)
25
2.
Communication
and health
informatics
Excellent identification and
comprehensive description of chosen
service area and its medical record
challenges which include safety,
security and privacy.
Excellent identification of digital
health technology that could enhance
planning and/ or delivery of care.
Excellent description of how the
innovation would enhance person
centred care.
Uses extensive relevant literature to
support assertions.
(20+ marks)
Very good identification and
description of chosen service area
and its medical record challenges
which include safety, security and
privacy.
Very good identification of digital
health technology that could enhance
planning and/ or delivery of care.
Very good description of how the
innovation would enhance person
centred care.
Uses a wide range of relevant
literature to support assertions.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Good identification and description of
chosen service area and its medical
ecord challenges which include
safety, security and privacy.
Good identification of digital health
technology that could enhance
planning and/ or delivery of care.
Good description of how the
innovation would enhance person
centred care.
Uses mostly relevant literature to
support assertions.
(15-17 marks)
Satisfactory identification and
description of chosen service area
and its medical record challenges
which include safety, security and
privacy.
Fair identification of digital health
technology that could enhance
planning and/ or delivery of care.
Good/ fair description of how the
innovation would enhance person
centred care.
Uses some relevant literature to
support assertions. Some poor or
i
elevant sources used.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Poor or absent identification and
description of chosen service area
and its medical record challenges
which include safety, security and
privacy.
Poor identification of digital health
technology that could enhance
planning/ delivery of care. Poor or
absent description of how the
innovation would enhance person
centred care.
Superficial or inadequate use of
literature to support assertions.
Majority of sources used are Poor or
i
elevant
(< 12 marks)
25
3.
Professional
practice
Clear and succinct definition of one
term with comprehensive discussion
of impact upon the registered nurse.
Clear identification and excellent
discussion of two self-care
strategies.
Clearly and succinctly describes and
explains positive workplace
ehaviors/ attitudes that align with
graduate goals.
Uses extensive relevant literature to
support assertions.
(20+ marks)
Clear definition of one term with very
good discussion of the impact upon
the registered nurse.
Clear identification and very good
discussion of two self-care
strategies.
Describes and explains positive
workplace behaviors/ attitudes that
align with graduate goals.
Uses a wide range of relevant
literature to support assertions.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Good definition of one term with
discussion of the impact upon the
egistered nurse.
Clear identification and good
discussion of self-care strategies.
Identifies positive workplace
ehaviors/ attitudes that align with
graduate goals.
Uses good range of relevant literature
to support assertions.
(15-17 marks)
Satisfactory definition of one term
with fair identification of the impact
upon the registered nurse.
Fair identification and discussion of
self-care strategies.
Fair description of positive workplace
ehaviors/ attitudes that align with
graduate goals.
Uses some relevant literature to
support assertions. Some poor or
i
elevant sources used.
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Poor or confused definition of one
term and discussion of the impact
upon the registered nurse.
Superficial or absent identification
and discussion
of self-care strategies.
Behaviors/attitudes that align with
graduate goals are not clear or lack
alignment. Inadequate use of
elevant literature to support
assertions
(< 12 marks)
25
4.
Use of
literature
Very well supported with at least 18
credible, cu
ent and peer reviewed
sources.
Demonstrated clear and consistent
evidence of critical appraisal of
eference material
(12+ marks)
Well supported with 15-18 credible,
cu
ent and peer reviewed sources.
Demonstrated mostly consistent
evidence of critical appraisal of
eference material.