HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing Assessment

Qualification code and title

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Unit code and title

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

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Assessment number and method

2. Project Research report

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Due date

Submission

? First Submission ? Resubmission

Learner Instructions

It is your responsibility to hand the required assessment to the assessor by the due date

One extension for up to two weeks may be granted only if a written application is made and approved before the due date (Refer to Application for extension of time)

Resubmissions must be lodged by the date negotiated with the assessor

Please see the Student Handbook for information regarding work that has been deemed Not Satisfactory

Learner declaration

Hereby declare that this is my own work and that all non-original information is appropriately acknowledged. No part of this assessment has been written/created for me by any other person. I am aware of the consequences of plagiarism and will abide by the Student Code of Conduct Policy & Procedure in this regard.

I understand my assessment material may be used for continuous improvement purposes.

I have retained a copy of this assessment.

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Qualification Code

HLT54115

Qualification Title

Diploma of Nursing

Unit Code/s

CHCPOL003

Unit Title/s

Research and apply evidence to practice

Due Date

Learner Name and ID

Description of assessment task

This is two (2) of three (3) assessments you need to complete to be deemed competent in this unit.

In this assessment you are to write a research report on a nursing topic that you would like to learn more about, and that will improve your practice, for full details, see Task Instructions below.

This assessment will take place in your own time.

Conditions of assessment

This is an individual task.

You are required to complete each step in the task in the template below and submit this completed document.

All steps must be completed satisfactorily. If you do not complete a step in full, your assessor may ask to you provide more information.

GOTAFE procedures:

You will be required to complete an Assessment Cover Sheet and check the box on submission of your assessment declaring that the evidence provided is the product of your own work. This will support the authenticity of the evidence.

No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The task will be resulted as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.

Feedback will be provided to you by your assessor via the Assessment Feedback to Learner form at the end of this assessment task.

You are entitled to 2 assessment attempts for each assessment task within a unit enrolment period.

Please refer to your Student Handbook for further information on:

Plagiarism.

Special Consideration.

Reasonable adjustment.

Extension of time.

Resubmissions.

Assessment due date

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Submission instructions

Submit your assessment by uploading your plan and completed report to golearn by each items due date.

Resources

Access to computer/laptop

Access to the internet to perform research

Report template (provided)

In this assessment you are to completeresearch activities and developactions based onyourresearchfindingsfor an issue that affects nursing in Australia.You must identify a situation where research will improve your own personal professional practice, so spend some time planning this research.

The issue you choose for research must be relevant to the key topics under the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health care (National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards):

clinical governance

partnering

prevention and controlling infections

medication safety

comprehensive care

communicating for safety

blood management and recognising and responding to acute deterioration

You are to write a research report for the area of nursing that you choose to explore further, referencing at least three different, credible sources, not including the NSQHS) and submit your report following the format described in the following instructions.

Your choice must have you exploring interventions that cansupport and improveyour nursing practice, and you must describe your objective with your assessorbeforecommencing your research.Once you havediscussed your chosen area of study, area of study, objectivesand research plan with your assessor, you can commence writing your report.

Do not start your research plan until your topic has been approved by your assessor.

Your research must reflect the Standards for Enrolled Nurses, particularly:

Standard 8 Provides nursing care that is informed by research evidence

Refers to the RN to guide decision-making.

Seeks additional knowledge/information when presented with unfamiliar situations.

Incorporates evidence for best practice as guided by the RN or other appropriate health professionals.

Uses problem-solving incorporating logic, analysis and a sound argument when planning and providing care.

Demonstrates analytical skills through accessing and evaluating healthcare information and quality improvement activities.

Consults with the RN and other relevant health professionals and resources to improve current practice

Standard 10: Engages in ongoing development of self as a professional

Recognises the need for, and participates in, continuing professional and skills development in accordance with the NMBAs Continuous professional development registration standard.

Identifies learning needs through critical reflection and consideration of evidence-based practice in consultation with the RNs and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Academic quality standards that must be met for your report before submission (these are aligned to the standards that you would be expected to meet in the health industry if you were to be involved in any research):

Font: 11 point Calibri, double spaced and left aligned.

2.5cm margins at either side of the page

APA (American Psychological Association) referencing in text and at the end of the document visit https://apastyle.apa.org/ for guidance.

APA format for all content, including:

o title page

o abstract

o text

o references

o footnotes

o tables

o figures

o appendices

As this research must reflect industry standards, reports not submitted following this format will not be accepted for marking.

Complete the following steps to write your research report.

1. Agree on a research topic and objective with your assessor, you will need to justify your selection based on your professional development requirements and current trends and events in the health care industry (linked to the NSQHS).

2. Complete the research plan in this document and submit via golearn by the due date and have it approved by your assessor.

3. Write your research report using the template provided and submit it by the due date.

Research rationale

Area of research selected

Current trends in the health care setting relevant to your chosen area of research

Link to NSQHS

Research title

Research objective

Research sources

Source

How will you access this source?

Example: Is it online or offline? If you will interview a person, how will you arrange this? At least one source must be digital and at least one must not be digital.

Critically analyse this source. Is it:

current

credible

relevant to your objectives

Explain how you checked these requirements in your response and the strength of your chosen source related to your topic.

Source

Brief summary of findings from this resource (bullet points are acceptable for this section)

Accept / Reject

Rationale

Unit code

CHCPOL003

Unit title

Research and apply evidence to practice

Task number

2 of 3

Task name

Project Research Report

Learner name

Learner ID

Date

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Report criteria

Assessor Observations and Feedback

Assessor Tick if Satisfactory

(Comment if incorrect)

Gate opener: Format of report meets guidelines for gotafe and APA styling.

1. A topic was chosen that reflects the following:

Current trends in health care

Continuous professional development for the Enrolled Nurse

Personal development requirements for the student

2. A clear research objective was defined

3. Sources appropriate to the research were selected and referenced throughout the text, as well as in the final reference page following APA format

4. Information gathering methods were selected and appropriate to the research area and topic

5. Information was analysed and organised in a way that flowed and responded to the research topic and objective

6. The discussion section explored feasibility, benefits and risks of the research findings related to nursing practice in Australia, as well as future research opportunities

7. Results of the research were used to draw conclusions and inform future practice

8. Clear actions for the student were developed and articulated to inform how the research would shape their future practice

Qualification code and title

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Unit/s code and title

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

Learner name and ID

Assessment 2 of 3

Project Research Report

Has extension of time been granted for this assessment?

If yes, an Application for extension of time form [FLA-23] has been submitted?

Has special consideration been granted for this assessment?

If yes, an Application for assessment special consideration form [FLA-58] has been submitted?

Has reasonable adjustment been applied to this assessment?

If yes, an Application for assessment special consideration form [FLA-58] has been submitted?

All tasks have been completed in full and have been completed to a satisfactory standard.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills required to generate a research report to the set standard (APA and Gotafe);

Plan information gathering activities

Gather information

Analyse information

Use information in practice

Overall task achievement

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