Approximate Mark Return: 3 weeks from the due date (excluding late submissions)
Weighting: Marked out of 80 and weighted at 39%
Word Limit: 1500 words (+/-10%)
Submission: Submit online via the assignment link on study desk (see Assessment tab). Your assignment will be submitted to Turnitin. Please refer to processes for requesting an extension for medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances Marking Criteria: Will be available via Study Desk
Key Concepts in the Course Related to the Assignment
Person-centred care
Caring
Theory
Formatting Requirements:
Include a header (student name and number), insert page numbers
Use a plain serif (e.g. Times New Roman) or sans serif (e.g. Arial) font. A serif font is easier to read. Suggested size is Font size 12
Double line spacing (throughout the body of the assignment and reference list)
Indent all paragraphs 1.3 cm to the right
Leave 1 blank line between paragraphs
Word document (typed), do not submit an assignment in pdf format.
Provide a full reference list at the end of the assignment beginning on a separate page.
The reference list does not form part of the assignment word count. In-text references and headings do form part of the overall word count.
No need to attach a marking guide
APA 7 Referencing Style
Make sure that you proof read your work beforehand. Consider using Smarthinking to help with your writing.
It is accepted in this assignment for you to include headings. Some examples might be, Observed Caring Behaviours, Description of Caring Behaviours, Nursing Caring Theory. You should include an introduction and conclusion but you dont need a heading for them.
Overview:
Nursing is often described as the art of both science and caring. To provide high quality care, nurses need to practice within professional standards and ensure that their care is based upon quality evidence. On commencement of your nursing education, it is essential that you consider the
role of caring in forming the basis for providing fundamental nursing care. Your nursing education will help you to develop an understanding of caring from a professional context and help you to develop the skills and behaviours considered crucial in providing quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.
Related Course Objectives for this Assessment Item:
1. Identify and demonstrate a knowledge of person-centred care as they apply to basic nursing skills.
2. Enact professional behaviours and communication skills in accordance with standards of practice.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to do comprehensive health assessments, including the collection and recording of data, for persons across the lifespan.
Assignment Stimulus Material:
Denise Palmer
This video is a USQ production involving 3rd year nursing students for Denise Palmer who is one of the key patients involved throughout your nursing program. The video is approx. 19 mins. You can also find this video inside the virtual simulation room on the study desk.
Aaqib Abbas
This video is a USQ production involving 3rd year nursing students for Mr Abbas who is one of the key patients involved throughout your nursing program. The video is approx. 13 mins. This video takes you on a journey from Mr Abbass home to his admission into the USQ hospital. You can also find this video inside the virtual simulation room on the study desk.
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Style of Academic Writing Required:
Essay Style based on 3 key sections
Assignment Task:
This assignment enables you to demonstrate a beginning understanding of caring. This understanding will relate to the importance of caring within the profession of nursing, common types of caring behaviours and how caring can be viewed within a theoretical perspective. As you also progress through your nursing program, you will begin to observe behaviours from other nurses and you will also engage in reflection of your own ability to care for others, and to care for yourself.