Assessment Task 2 written essay 1500 words due date 20/4
Assessment Task 2 written essay 1500 words due date 20/4
Little hint I work in an emergency department where patients present with dual diagnosis such mental health problems as well as drug, alcohol use and with many other comorbidities. Use simple sentences and easy words not medical jargon or terminology research use only Australian based thank you.
Background Information:Therapeutic relationship is key to positive outcomes and is an essential component of mental health nursing and your role as a mental health nurse is to establish a positive trusting relationship with patients. Maintaining professional boundaries is also an integral part of an effective therapeuticrelationship.This essay requires you to critically examine and analyse contemporary mental health nursing issues in delivering better outcomes for mental health patients/consumers. You are required to utilise contemporary literature to support your analysis of concepts and aspects of therapeuticrelationships.Assessment Task:Reflect on a consumer you have worked with in the last 3 months in your mental health setting that you found challenging to communicate with. This may be related to their history, or the challenges associated with their diagnosis. Use Peplaus theory of interpersonal relationships in nursing toreview your communication strategies. Ensure your workplace and consumer has been de-identified.Details of the Task/Instructions:1) Explain your workplace (de-identified) to the reader and the challenging behaviours exhibited in your previous interactions with this consumer (ensure all personally identifiable information has been removed and clearly state that a pseudonym has been used).2) Using Peplaus Theory of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing explain how you would proceed through the 3 phrases of the nurse-patient relationship (orientation, working, termination) whilst nursing this consumer in your setting.
3) Use peer reviewed literature that is contemporary (between 5 to 10 years) old to support the communication strategies you would employ for this consumer and their carer in your mental health setting to improve outcomes.4) How would you evaluate the strategies you have used and communicate it to your colleagues?Submission Guidelines:In keeping with University policy all assignments are to be submitted through the Turnitin Portalavailable via the course webpage.The assessment is due by 23:59 on the due date: the portal will remain open until one week after this time (to allow for approved extension submissions). After the portal closes you will not be able to submit your report so please make sure that it is submitted by 23:59hrs.The Turnitin portal will open 2 weeks prior to the report due date to allow you to submit your report. You can submit it as many times as you would like up until 23:59hrs; the report marked will be the LAST one you submitted.To be accepted, your Assignment submission MUST generate a Similarity Score (you are responsible for checking this). Submitting in Word or Pdf format is the best way to do this. If your submission does not generate a similarity score it cannot be checked for plagiarism andtherefore will not be marked.Assignment Format Requirements:1. A Title Page must be attached to the front of each assessment. The title page is not given apage number. It must contain:a. The Program code and title: GD158 Postgraduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursingb. Course Code & Title: NURS1042: Foundations of Mental Health NursingPartnershipsc. Title of the assignment.d. Your Name and Student Number.e. The Academic to whom the assignment is to be submitted tof. The due date of the assignment.g. The word limit and your word count.2. The assignment must be typed in Times New Roman (or similar) size 12 font.3. A Table of Contents [including page numbers] needs to be included following the coversheet if headings are used (as per APA style).5. 2.5cm margins on all sides of page with double spaced.6. Main headings for each section you are discussing should be bolded and left justified, one double space above the first line of text.7. Pages must be numbered consecutively in the top right-hand corner, beginning at the Introduction i.e. page one of your text.8. On each page (in the footer) is to be recorded your name & student number.
9. An electronic copy of your assignment drafts and final submission must be retained by youuntil after your final course grade has been processed by the University, and these copies must be available on request. Retaining drafts of assignments in WORD format provides you with evidence that demonstrates the development of your assessment. Students are advised to retain WORD copies of drafts throughout their program duration.10. Referencing must be completed utilising the APA 7th referencing style at all times in theAdditional requirements for your writing include: Students are to show evidence of research into the topic including reading beyond the required basic literature set for this course. Ensure you utilise in-text citations throughout your entire paper for all evidence used. Failure to do this is plagiarism. You need to check your assignment Turnitin report which is available within 24 hours after submission (multiple submissions are allowed up until the due date and time) to ensure that your paper does not contain plagiarism). You must use peer-reviewed references. These references must be from the last 10 years with preference given to sources from the last 5 years and wherever possible refer to Australian resources, as this is where we are nursing. The library serves as a comprehensive resource, facilitating convenient access to recent evidence-based information. Please refrain from utilising sources such as DrGoole, Wikipedia, Mayo Clinic, and WebMD, as these are intended for health consumers rather than health providers. Such sources will not be considered suitable reference NURS1042 Assessment Task 2 - RubricCRITERION HD D C P NIntroduction andBackground10 Marks10 to >8 ptsProvides an outstandingbackground information about thetopic. Defines the scope and contextof the paper. Sets a clear andexcellent scene for the paperincluding the clinical setting andcharacteristics of the setting to bediscussed. Outlines concepts andaspects of therapeutic relationships8 to >6 ptsProvides excellent backgroundinformation about the topic.Defines the scope and context ofthe paper. Sets a clear andexcellent scene for the paperincluding the clinical setting andcharacteristics of the setting to bediscussed. Outlines concepts andaspects of therapeuticrelationships.6 to >5 ptsProvides a good backgroundinformation about the topic.Defines the scope and contextof the paper. Sets a clear andexcellent scene for the paperincluding the clinical settingand characteristics of thesetting to be discussed.Outlines concepts and aspectsof therapeutic relationships5 to >3 ptsProvides backgroundinformation which iseither too long or tooshort. Some material inintroduction belongs in thebody. Very minimalbackground informationabout the topic. Keyinformation missing.Minimal informationabout the clinical/practicesetting of the setting to bediscussed.3 to 0 ptsRambling and unfocusedor no introduction at all.Purpose of paper unclear.No inclusion ofappropriate informationabout the area of inclusionin the paper.Description andanalysis ofPeplaus Theory30 Marks30 to >25 ptsProvides an outstanding descriptionand analysis of the 3 phases ofPeplaus Theory in relation to theconsumer and uses contemporaryliterature to support analysis.25 to >20 ptsProvides an excellent descriptionand analysis of the 3 phases ofPeplaus Theory in relation to theconsumer and uses contemporaryliterature to support analysis.20 to >15 ptsProvides a good descriptionand analysis of the 3 phases ofPeplaus Theory in relation tothe consumer and usescontemporary literature tosupport analysis.15 to >10 ptsProvides a satisfactorydescription and analysis ofthe 3 phases of PeplausTheory in relation to theconsumer and usescontemporary literature tosupport analysis.10 to 0 ptsNo description or flawedincoherent description andno analysis of the 3 phasesof Peplaus Theory inrelation to the consumerand lacking contemporaryliterature. Poorunderstanding of the keyconcepts/ideas.Communicationstrategies andEvaluation20 Marks20 to >17 ptsDemonstrates an outstandingcomprehensive overview of thecommunication strategies for theconsumer and setting and how itcan be evaluated and shared withcolleagues.17 to >13.5 ptsDemonstrates an excellentcomprehensive overview of thecommunication strategies for theconsumer and setting and how itcan be evaluated and shared withcolleagues.13.5 to >10 ptsDemonstrates a goodcomprehensive overview ofthe communication strategiesfor the consumer and settingand how it can be evaluatedand shared with colleagues.10 to >7 ptsDemonstrates satisfactoryoverview of thecommunication strategiesfor the consumer andsetting and how it can beevaluated and shared withcolleagues.7 to >0 ptsFails to demonstrate anoverview of thecommunication strategiesfor the consumer andsetting and how it can beevaluated and shared withcolleagues.Conclusion10 Marks10 to >8 ptsProvides an excellent andcompelling comprehensivesummary of the key issuesidentified in the paper. Provides anexcellent and succinct implication8 to >6 ptsProvides a very good andcompelling comprehensivesummary of the key issuesidentified in the paper. Provides asuccinct implication for practice.6 to >5 ptsProvides a goodcomprehensive summary ofthe key issues identified in thepaper. Provides someimplication for practice.5 to >3 ptsProvides a summary of thekey issues identified in thepaper. Implications forpractice is poorlyformulated. Conclusion3 to 0 ptsThere is no conclusion, orthe conclusion providedlacks clarity and focus. Noimplications for practiceidentified. Conclusion
for practice. Conclusiondemonstrates excellent ability toundertake review of the subjectmatter.Conclusion demonstrates a verygood ability to undertake reviewof the subject matter.Conclusion demonstrates goodability to undertake review ofthe subject matter.demonstrates some abilityto undertake review of thesubject matter.demonstrates a lack ofability to undertake reviewof the subject matter.Clarity ofexpression(includingaccuracy, spelling,grammar,punctuation)5 Marks5 to >4.0 ptsClear and articulate writing styleappropriate to assignment. Flowseasily and logically. Excellentgrammar and spelling.4 to >3.5 ptsIdeas are clearly articulated.Grammar and spelling accurate.3.5 to >2.5 ptsIdeas are clearly articulated.Grammar and spelling containminor errors.2.5 to >1 ptsShows some attempt toorganise in a logicalmanner. Meaningapparent, but language notalways fluent. Grammarand/or spelling containmany errors.1 to 0 ptsDisorganised, incoherent.Meaning unclear and/orgrammar and/or spellingcontain frequent errors.Referencing usingAPA 7th ed.5 Marks5 to >4 ptsExcellent citation consistent withAPA 7th Edition style. Referencesare relevant and accurate. Excellentuse variety of sources which areaccurately cited. All claims backedup by relevant sources. Utilisedhigh-level sources.4 to >3.5 ptsVery good citation consistent withAPA 7th Edition, however withminor referencing errors.References are relevant to theclaims made. Very good varietyof sources used.3.5 to >2.5 ptsGood citation mostlyconsistent with APA 7thEdition style, contains severalreferencing errors.Referencing is mainly relevantto claims made. Good varietyof sources used.2.5 to >1 ptsAverage citation notentirely consistent withAPA 7th Edition style.Significant referencingerrors. Average qualitysources used with overreliance on certain sourcesand information onlywebsites.1 to 0 ptsCiting isabsent/unsystematic.Several statements notsupported with accuratecitation. Very poor-qualitysources used
Reading list
Maintaining Professional Boundaries:https://www.acn.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/career-hub-resources-maintaining-professional-boundaries.pdfNurse to Nurse Communication:Nurse to Nurse Communication.pdf
Interdisciplinary Care:wt-part-3-chapt-13-final.pdfWorking with consumers and carers website:
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/mental-health/working-with-consumers-and-carersLinks to an external site.
Barriers to genuine participation:
Barriers to genuine consumer and carer participation from the perspectives of Australian systemic mental health advocates.pdfPeplau's Theory:Peplau.pdf