Weight: 40%
Length: 1000 words
Task:
Choose a topic of interest related to acute care or the area of your placement, and design an educational poster on this topic. The audience for this task will be Registered Nurse(s) and the poster should be aimed at their level of education needs. Your presentation should be based on recent literature and research. With the poster, you will need to submit an abstract which
iefly explains the issue covered by the poster and contains the underlying evidence-based practice.
There are two (2) parts of this assignment, both parts need to be submitted to pass this assignment:
1) Develop and submit the educational poster. (~500 words inclusive of images
2) The poster should be an educational tool which uses a variety of mediums to inform the RN about the topic of choice
3) Develop and submit the poster abstract. (~500 words) Â
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5) The abstract should introduce the topic, justify why it is important for the acute care RN to understand the topic and conclude with the major elements the RN should take from the poste
Topics
You can choose any topic that interests you and is related to the acute care setting. Some topic choices may include:
· Specific a
hythmias such as Atrial Fi
illation, Second Degree Blocks, Complete Heart Block
· Laryngospasm in Recovery
· Arterial lines and management
· Arterial Blood Gases
· DKA
· Pain management in Acute Care.
· Neurological considerations with Invasive ventilation
· Inpatient Sleep deprivation
· Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
· Meningitis
· Blunt trauma to the head
· Care of paediatric patients in critical care settings
· Cardiogenic shock
· Sepsis (be specific such as the pathophysiology of sepsis, urosepsis, pharmacotherapy in sepsis)
· Post op ileus
· Pulmonary emboli
· Fat emboli
· Medication-induced anaphylaxis
· A case study of a deteriorating patient on the ward
Your poster should be of value and interest to a Registered Nurse audience so discuss the topic with your supervisor and other staff. Ask for recent cases which the staff would like to know more about or discuss with the educator areas of need.
Note: we need to see more than an outline of a policy and you must use the most cu
ent evidence. You will need to think what do RN's have as knowledge on the topic already? How can I
oaden their knowledge? For example, pathophysiology and pharmacodynamics will add depth to your presentation and you must demonstrate to us that you have a depth of understanding on the topic. As the word count is quite short it is recommended you select a na
ow topic and discuss it comprehensively rather than a
oad topic discussed
iefly.
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Referencing
The poster must include in-text references and references for any images (to comply with Copyright). All full-text references should appear as one list on the abstract reference list in APA format.
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ic:
Assessment Task: Poster Presentation Assessment weight: 40%
Assessment Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5
Criteria:
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Mark (%)
Assessment content (variable criteria and weighting)
Demonstrates the ability to deliver nursing education through the use of a poster presentation
Poster presentation is presented in a logical and succinct sequence; effective techniques are used to maintain the attention of the audience, poster is not overcrowded and covers content to a high achieving level.
Poster presentation is presented in a logical and mostly succinct sequence; techniques are used to maintain the attention of the audience, poster is not overcrowded and covers content to a good level.
Poster presentation is delivered in a logical sequence; techniques are used to maintain the attention of the audience, poster is not overcrowded and covers content to a satisfactory level.
Poster presentation is presented in a sequence that is logical but may require work; some techniques are used to maintain the attention of the audience, poster may be a little overcrowded and/or not cover content required
Poster presentation is delivered in a sequence that is confusing; little to no techniques are used to maintain the attention of the audience, poster is overcrowded or very
ief and may not cover content required.
/20
HD
D
C
P
Fail
Demonstrates effective communication
Through an abstract
Abstract succinctly introduces the topic, strongly justifies why it is important for the acute care RN to understand the topic and conclude with the major elements the RN should take from the poste
Abstract introduces the topic, justifies why it is important for the acute care RN to understand the topic and conclude with some elements the RN should take from the poste
(one section may need development)
Abstract introduces the topic, justifies why it is important for the acute care RN to understand the topic and conclude with the major elements the RN should take from the poste
(two sections may need development)
Abstract succinctly introduces the topic, strongly justifies why it is important for the acute care RN to understand the topic and conclude with the major elements the RN should take from the poste
(all sections need development)
Abstract doesn’t introduces topic, no justification for the acute care RN to understand the topic, no conclusion of elements the RN should take from the poste
/20
Criteria:
HD
D
C
P
Fail
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of a topic as evident through abstract and poster
Topic is an appropriate choice and content on the topic is comprehensive with in depth discussion evident. Content is cu
ent and accurate
Topic is an appropriate choice and content on the topic is generally comprehensive with in depth discussion evident. Content is cu
ent and accurate
Topic is an appropriate choice and content on the topic is sound with good discussions evident. Content is cu
ent and accurate
Topic is an appropriate choice or may need revision; content on the topic is sound but needs development. Content is generally cu
ent and accurate
Topic is an appropriate choice or may need revision; content on the topic is
ief and unsatisfactory. Content may or may not be cu
ent and accurate
/20
Criteria:
HD
D
C
P
Fail
Demonstrated ability to review the literature and select appropriate sources
Demonstrated ability to appraise and analyse the literature
Extensive review of recent and relevant literature from peer reviewed and reputable sources.
Critical and comprehensive appraisal of the literature/ professional sources linked throughout the paper with strong analysis and links to discussion.
Suggested 10 + sources
Broad review of recent and relevant literature from peer reviewed and reputable sources.
Critical appraisal of the literature/ professional sources soundly linked throughout the paper with sound analysis and links to discussion.
Suggested 8 + sources
Adequate review of recent and relevant literature from peer reviewed and reputable sources.
Appraisal of the literature/ professional sources linked throughout the paper with analysis and links to discussion.
Suggested 6 + sources
Some review of relevant literature from some peer reviewed and reputable sources. Possible use of less credible sources.
Minimal appraisal of the literature/ professional sources with some or few links throughout the paper. Some attempt at analysis
Suggested 4 + sources
Little to no review of recent and relevant literature from peer reviewed and reputable sources. Use of less of less credible sources evident.
Little to no appraisal of the literature/ professional sources. Little to no analysis of the literature.
/20
Criteria:
Writing – 10%
HD
D
C
P
Fail
Mark (%)
Writing and APA (fixed criteria and weighting)
Follows requirements for structure, presentation
grammar and spelling.
Accurately and consistently adheres to essay format writing conventions, grammatical conventions with no e
ors and is a logical / well and succinctly structured assignment
Mostly accurate and consistent adherence to essay format writing conventions, adheres to grammatical conventions with few e
ors and is a logical and well-structured assignment
Partial but close adherence to essay format writing conventions, adheres to grammatical conventions, but with frequent e
ors, mainly a well- structured assignment, lacking cohesion in places
Minimal adherence to essay format writing conventions, minimal adherence to grammatical conventions with multiple e
ors, a weakly structured assignment, frequently lacking cohesion
Little attempt to adhere to essay format writing conventions, multiple grammatical e
ors with minimal attention to writing / spelling conventions that significantly distract the reader from the content. A poorly structured assignment, lacking cohesion
/10
Criteria
APA – 10%
HD
D
C
P
Fail
Mark (%)
Follows requirements for referencing (APA 6th Edition) and the application of evidence
Accurately and consistently adheres to APA referencing conventions for the in-text and reference list
Explicitly acknowledges all sources used throughout the assignment
Mostly offers accurate and consistent APA referencing conventions for the in-text and reference list
Principally acknowledges sources used throughout the assignment
A number of inaccurate and inconsistent APA references in the in-text and reference list
Mostly acknowledges sources used throughout the assignment
Multiple inaccurate and inconsistent APA references in the in-text and reference list
Minimal acknowledgment of sources used throughout the assignment
Did not adhere to the APA referencing conventions and/or made catastrophic, multiple and consistent APA e
ors throughout
Little or no acknowledgment of sources used throughout the assignment
/10
Total /100%