Essay: Critical analysis of learning & leading in clinical practice

Essay: Critical analysis of learning & leading in clinical practice

Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory must achieve 30/60 or above for a satisfactory result

Word Count: 2,400 words (+/-10%)

Due date: Tuesday 1 August 2023

Assessment description

Essay Scenario: This essay is based on the Lisa case study in the Module 7 workbook in Moodle. Please review this case study prior to attempting the essay.

Please include the following elements in your essay:

Introduction [approx. 200 words]

Body [provide responses to the three questions below for the essay body we recommend you use headings].

It is 6 months into your graduate year, and you are working as a registered nurse. Lisa has been admitted to your ward and has had surgery to remove one of her ovaries. She will need ongoing treatment and support. Lisa is very emotional and is struggling to accept her diagnosis. You have been allocated to care for Lisa and the Nurse Unit Manager has asked you to help Lisa learn more about her condition.

Meeting learning needs (approx. 600words)Lisa is an adult learner, an active user of social media and describes herself as an auditory learner. Using this information describe four (4) evidence-based strategies that are relevant to Lisas learner characteristics and that could be implemented to help Lisa learn about and manage her condition.

Learning in clinical practice (approx. 600words)

Identify and describe three (3) potential barriers to learning that might be impacting Lisa and discuss strategies that you could implement to support Lisas learning.

Leading in clinical practice (approx. 800words)

At morning handover, you are allocated Rosie a 2nd year Bachelor of Nursing student. You review the patients in your care, and you ask Rosie to care for Lisa. Lisa requires some assistance with mobility and hygiene care, has an IV insitu, abdominal wound that requires dressing daily, and is experiencing abdominal pain post surgery.

Identify and discuss four (4) strategies you can use as Rosies supervising registered nurse to ensure Lisa receives high quality care and Rosie is supported.

Conclusion [approx. 200 words]

Reference list as per APA7 guidelines. You are required to support your discussion with current evidence-based peer-reviewed literature (ie. no more than seven (7) years old) that must be directly relevant to the nursing/healthcare context and available as full text versions via the Federation University library.

Marking Rubric

High Distinction

9-10 marks Distinction

7-8 marks Credit

6 marks Pass

5 marks Marginal Fail

3-4 Marks Fail

0-2 Marks

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Structure and writing

10 marks

Concise and logical structure that is easy to follow and understand. Formal academic writing style applied with no

grammatical, spelling,

typographical or formatting errors.

Clear logical structure

that is easy to follow and understand. Formal academic writing style applied with a few grammatical, spelling, typographical errors and/or formatting errors.

The structure is generally logical and can be followed. Occasional parts of the text could be more clearly expressed, or with a more formal tone. There are a few

grammatical, spelling errors, typographical and/or formatting

errors. The structure is mostly logical, though some paragraphs are unclear. Many parts of the text could be more clearly expressed, or with a more formal tone. There are several grammatical, spelling errors, typographical and/or formatting

errors.

The structure is awkward and difficult to follow. There are numerous

grammatical, spelling,

typographical errors and formatting errors. The tone is informal and not academic.

No attempt made to structure/format essay as per submission requirements

INTRODUCTION & CONCLUSION

10 marks

Introduction and conclusion are concise and consistently, and precisely written.

Introduction and conclusion are very well written.

Introduction and conclusion are well written.

Introduction and conclusion are mostly well written.

Introduction and conclusion are poorly written.

Introduction and conclusion are awkwardly written, or partially missing.

BODY

1.Meeting learning needs

10 marks Excellent description that includes 3 highly relevant and appropriate, well thought out evidence-based strategies to enhance learning. Very good description that includes 3 relevant and appropriate, well thought out evidence-based strategies to enhance learning. Good description that includes 3 relevant and appropriate evidence-based strategies to enhance learning. Limited description that includes 3 general and appropriate evidence-based strategies to enhance learning.

Poor description that includes 3 generalised strategies to enhance learning. Inadequate identification and description of strategies to enhance learning.

BODY

2. Learning in clinical practice

10 marks Excellent discussion that includes 3 highly relevant barriers to learning and strategies to support learning is comprehensive.

Very good description that includes 3 relevant barriers to learning and strategies to support learning is very well discussed.

Good description that includes 3 relevant barriers to learning and strategies to support learning is generally discussed.

. Limited description that includes 3 general barriers to learning and strategies to support learning is adequately discussed.

Poor description that includes 3 general barriers to learning and strategies to support learning is poorly discussed.

Inadequate identification and discussion of barriers to learning and strategies support learning.

BODY

3.Leading in clinical practice

10 marks Excellent discussion that includes 4 highly relevant strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support is comprehensively discussed. Very good discussion that includes 4 relevant strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support is very well discussed. Good discussion that includes 4 relevant strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support is generally discussed. Limited discussion that includes 4 relevant strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support is adequately discussed. Poor discussion that includes 4 general strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support is not very well discussed. Inadequate identification and description of strategies and the way in which they can ensure quality care and student support.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Research & Referencing

10 marks Supported by 11 - 20 appropriate

and relevant peer reviewed

references.

Intext citations and reference list use correct APA (7th Ed) style with no errors. Supported by 11 20 appropriate

and relevant peer reviewed

references. In-text citations and reference list use APA (7th Ed) style with a couple of very minor errors.

Supported by 10 appropriate

and relevant peer reviewed

references. In-text citations and reference list use APA (7th Ed) style with a few minor errors.

Supported by 10 generally appropriate

peer reviewed

references. In-text citations and reference list use APA (7th Ed) style with 4-5 errors.

Poorly supported by less than 10 appropriate

references. In-text citations and reference list use APA (7th Ed) style with many errors.

Less than 5 references that are reputable, current, extensive or credible.

Incorrect APA (7th Ed) style.

Part 1

Lisa

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Lisa is 31yrs of age. She is working and living in Australia after meeting her Australian partner in Canada five years ago. She is close to her family who live in rural Canada and hasnt seen them since arriving in Australia 3 years ago. She is planning her first trip home at Christmas. Her relationship with her partner is going well and they have discussed future plans about starting a family. She enjoys her job working in a major finance company and has made friends locally.

After noticing some vague abdominal symptoms including bloating, feeling some tugging and minor abdominal discomfort and putting on weight, she visits her GP. On examination the GP feels some sort of mass on her ovary and organises a scan. Lisa gets a call from the GP to come in for an appointment to discuss the results. The GP suggests she bring her partner with her.

What might be going through Lisas mind? What emotions might she be feeling when she attends the clinic?

Part 2

You are the registered nurse working at the GP clinic and the GP speaks with you about the appointment with Lisa. The GP tells you that the outcome is not good. The scan found a tumour on Lisas ovary and there are concerns that this has spread widely. Lisa will be referred to an oncologist and surgeon.

The GP has asked you to attend the appointment so that you can spend time with Lisa after the appointment to explain to her the next steps in her care, clarify Lisas understanding, answer questions and prepare her for a difficult road ahead. The GP has requested that you make the appointments for Lisa while she is with you so that there is no delay in starting treatment.

What emotions do you anticipate Lisa might be feeling now and how could this impact on the ability for Lisa to comprehend the information you are about to discuss with her?

How are you feeling about being the person engaging in this discussion with Lisa?

Lisa worried

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Part 3

Drawing on the knowledge you have developed in this and other courses, and utilising ideas from the reading, please consider the following questions:

Lisa Upset

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How could you open the conversation and build a rapport with Lisa?

Discuss how you might manage Lisas emotions in preparation for learning?

Even though the situation might be emotionally charged, how could you sensitively determine learning preferences that Lisa might have?

Identify and discuss a range of strategies you could use to help Lisa learn about ovarian cancer and what she needs to do next?

How might you determine if Lisa has understood the key information you have covered with her?

What further information/resources could you provide and/or suggest that could support Lisa when she leaves the clinic?

What strategies could you use to determine if your approach has been effective?