1806NRS Communicating Effectively

1806NRS Communicating Effectively

Assessment (A3) Trimester 2, 2022

Written Assessment Written Assignment: Case Study Essay

Weighting: 45%

Due Date: Week 6, Friday No later than: 5.00pm

Word Count 1200 Words

Introduction:

You will need to review the supplied video scenarios, which offer visualised constructs of a Health Assessment nursing interview. The constructs present both a poorly conducted interview and an effective therapeutic interview. While some aspects of the video scenarios, display obvious positive or negative responses during an interview, other sections are more subtle in a productive or non-productive techniques of communication.

This assignment requires that you utilise observational skills, coupled with analytical (critical thinking) skills to be able to understand the nuances of positive and negative interview styles and outcomes displayed in the scenarios. You will need to create an analytical case study addressing the negative and positive aspects of the interview offered. To do this you will need to build on your research skills and read and utilise academic resources. These skills are necessary for effective communication in the academic environment and nursing practice.

Aim:

Nurses are a key element in a complex health care network and as such, require outstanding communication skills in all formats.

This assignment will enable you to

Develop your observational and analytic skills

Develop your academic reading skills

Critically organise and evaluate information

Develop reflective practice and succinct summarisation of information addressing effective communication

Task Instructions:

For this assignment you are required to

You are required to provide an introduction to this essay that introduces the topic and clearly explains the aim of the essay (approximately 100-150 words)

Discuss why it is important for Registered Nurses (RNs) to communicate effectively in healthcare settings (approximately 250 -300 words)

Discuss and explain Effective Communication strategies used by the interviewer in the videoed scenario (approximately 250 -300 words)

Discuss nontherapeutic and ineffective communication techniques used by the interviewer, and discussed how these techniques create barriers (approximately 250 -300 words)

Please also provide a conclusion to this essay that summarises the essay and is a brief recap of the main points that ties the argument together (approximately 100-150 words)

Additional Information:

Ensure that you use at least five (5) or more scholarly resources (literature) (digitised readings, research articles, relevant Government reports and text books) that has been published within the last 5 to 7 years.

Refer to the marking rubric guide when writing your assignment. This will assist you in calculating the weightings of the sections for your assignment.

A word count for the total assignment is to be included on the cover sheet.

In-text referencing is required throughout the essay to support your key points.

Include a reference list at the end of the assignment on a separate page. The reference list is NOT included in the word count.

Formatted using the rules found in the Diploma of Health Care Essay & Report Formatting Guidelines (available on the 1806NRS course site).

Include an assignment title page (cover sheet) in the format stipulated in the Diploma of Health Care Essay & Report Formatting Guidelines.

Your work must NOT be the same or similar to a previously submitted Essay/work, if you are repeating this course as this constitutes self-plagiarism.

Self-plagiarising or reusing previously written work or data in a new written product without letting the reader know that this material has been used elsewhere. Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits a whole paper or a substantial portion of a paper to fulfil a course requirement, even though that paper has earlier been submitted to satisfy the requirements for another course taught by a different teacher. (Griffith College Academic Integrity Policy, V6, 21/05/2014).

Please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy for further details available on the Griffith College Student Portal > My Support > Griffith College Policy Library > Students > Assessment and examinations > Academic Integrity.

SUBMISSION

Your assignment must be submitted ONLY as an electronic word document to TURNITIN by the due date and time. When you go to upload your Essay you should be prompted to complete the electronic Declaration form indicating that this is your own work.

Week 6 Friday no later than 5.00pm

Your Essay will be marked on-line in accordance with the Marking Criteria situated in the assessment file on the 1806NRS course site.

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