Nursing Report Assessment Guide

Assessment 2 - Report

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A friendly reminder that in this course all work submitted must be your own, with all source information identified. The use of writing assistance tools, for example Grammarly, ChatGPT, etc. is not permitted in any form in this course. Please note that the use of such tools will be treated as a breach of the University Academic Integrity Prolicy, and the University Assessment Policy. Please be aware that Cadmus and the marker version of Turnitin has AI detection tools and will identify any AI parts within the assessment to markers.

If you are referred for an acacemic integrity breach, this process may delay the marking of your paper, and subsequently the final processing of your grades. This may have a flow on effect with the ratification of your final marks and the finalisation of your transcript for graduation.

Some Tips

As part of this assessment, you are required to:

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<!--[endif]-->Refer to at least 8 (eight) peer-reviewed sources, published no earlier than 2018. Legislation, Frameworks, Codes, and Standards are grey literature and are

not

counted towards the expected 8 peer-reviewed references.

Additional Information

To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:

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  Checklist: Report Writing

  - follow the checklist carefully to guide you through the report writing process.

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  Report Rubric

  refer to this to understand how you will be assessed

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  Cadmus Manual

  refer to this for information about academic skills (click the

  book

  icon in the bottom right to access the manual)

Checklist: Report Writing

Copy + paste this checklist into the Notes section in Cadmus and tick off items as you complete them.

Step 1: Task Understanding

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Read the

  Instructions

  and

  Task Details

  carefully

• <!--[endif]-->Read the

  Guide: Rubrics

  in Cadmus Manual and then the

  Report Rubric

• Refer to the

  Report

  Guidelines

  and

  Report Student Guide

Step 2: Task Analysis

• Analyse the

  Report Topic

  .

  Use these questions:

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Who are you writing the

  Report

  for?

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Why has this

  Report

  been commissioned?

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->What is the topic of the

  Report

  ?

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->What is the scope of the

  Report

  ?

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->What are the requirements of the

  Report

  ?

Step 3: Topic Research

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Conduct a thorough literature review to gather information and sources relevant to the topic:

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Read the

  Library Search Tips

  guide in Cadmus Manual

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Gather a set of potentially useful sources such as online databases, books, journal articles, and interviews.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Survey, skim, and scan to find the relevant resources, and parts of the resources.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Keep track of the sources used by creating a reference list.

Step 4: Report Plan

<!-- [if !supportLists]-->Create an outline of your

Report

, including sections and subsections.

<!-- [if !supportLists]-->Use the following structure to plan your

Report

:

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  Title Page

  based on APA 7 format requirements.

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  Executive Summary

  : Write this part last. Provide a brief, concise overview of the report's content, summarising the problems, key findings, and major recommendations. To ensure a coherent and logical summary, write it in the same sequence as the rest of the report. Use clear, persuasive language, and make sure the summary stands alone, providing enough information for the reader to understand the reports main points without needing to read the full document.

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  Introduction:

  Set the context for the report by explaining the issues being faced in the ED, referring to the fact that it is in a regional area. Outline what will be addressed/discussed in the report.

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  Problem Analysis

  : Provide a detailed analysis of the main issues. You can discuss these issues together or create subheadings. Key issues to address include:

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Staff ratios, skill mix, and recruitment challenges
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Impact of staffing shortages
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Consequences of violence and aggression towards staff
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->The impact of these problems on patient safety

(These can either discussed together or in separate sections)

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  Discussion:

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Examine how staffing shortages, violence towards staff, and inadequate staff ratios create a cycle that worsens patient safety and staff well-being.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Discuss relevant legislation, standards, codes, and/or frameworks that support/influence these issues.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Explain the significance of effective risk management and robust incident reporting systems, and propose strategies to mitigate staff burnout, enhance retention, reduce workplace violence, and ensure patient safety

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  Conclusion and recommendations

  : A succinct summary of the main findings. Present your recommendations for addressing the issues as mentioned in your discussion.

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  References

  :

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Reference to APA 7th edition
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Minimum of 8 peer reviewed references published 2018 onwards
• <!--[endif]-->Remember that Legislation, Frameworks, Codes and Standards are grey literature and are in addition to the expected 8 peer reviewed references.

Step 5: Review

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Review the

  Report Rubric

  to ensure you have addressed the required criteria.

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Review your

  Report

  for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Check that your

  Report

  is well-organised and easy to follow.

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Check that your in-text citations and reference list are accurate and match.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Make any necessary revisions and improvements to your

  Report

  .

Step 6: Submit

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Submit your

  Report

  .

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