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NURS5096: Expanding Primary Health Care Practice

Semester 1, 2021 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

IIn this unit of study, students will explore the ways in which nurses can articulate their personal practice knowledge and enhance this with an understanding of primary health care educational and policy­based perspectives to make a significant contribution to the development of their own practice, the practice of others, the inter­professional delivery of evidence­based care and evidence­informed policy. The unit explores local, state, national and international social, technological and political issues that impact on and inform primary health care in Australia and the key government and professional bodies involved in primary health care policy. Additionally, as part of expanding the individual nurse's repertoire, students will be encouraged to broaden their specialty knowledge and nursing practice and will have the opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge and/or practice related to a specific practice topic.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Rochelle Einboden, rochelle.einboden@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Assessment 3: Project Report
Report
60% STUVAC
Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 23:59
As required
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment Assessment 1: Project Proposal
Proposal
0% Week 04
Due date: 22 Mar 2021 at 23:59
2 pages max
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment Assessment 2A: Annotated Bibliography and Summary
Annotated Bibliography and Summary
40% Week 07
Due date: 19 Apr 2021 at 23:59
2000 words max
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Presentation Assessment 2B: Project evidence presentation
Online presentation (Zoom)
0% Week 09
Due date: 03 May 2021 at 23:59
10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

  • Project Proposal: Students will submit a project proposal on an area of nursing practice they would like to expand their current capabilities in, from the domains of direct clinical care, education or support of service. 
  • Annotated Bibliography and Project Evidence Summary: Students will describe and critique peer reviewed literature to support the expansion in practice within their given discipline.
  • Project Evidence Summary (presentation): Students will present on the area of nursing practice they are seeking to expand. 
  • Project Report: Students will submit an expanded practice report that demonstrates their learning and achievement in relation to expanding nursing practice capabilities.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week -01 Undertake preparatory work for the unit of study by thoroughly reading this unit outline, visiting the unit Canvas site, and reading assessment task information. Independent study (2 hr)  
Week 01 Review the proposal template on Canvas in preparation for Assessment 1. Prepare for meeting with Unit Coordinator to discuss possible projects proposals during Workshop Days. Begin reading from the Reading List in relation to your interest/proposal. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Attend compulsory Study Days 1 & 2 on Tuesday 9 March and Wednesday 10 March 2021. See Canvas for detailed schedule. Meet with Unit Coordinator, prepare, develop and draft Assessment 1: Project Proposal. Block teaching (16 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 03 Preparation, development and writing of Assessment 1: Project Proposal Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 04 Finalise and submit Assessment 1: Project Proposal in Canvas. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 05 Review readings and resources for Assessment 2. Undertake a literature search and gather evidence for Assessment 2. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Continue to work on Assessment 2. Begin work on Project for Assessment 3. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Finalise and submit Assessment 2A. Continue to work on Project for Assessment 3. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 Prepare for presentation Assessment 2B. Prepare for Study Days (see Canvas for details). Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 09 Attend Study Days 3 & 4 on Tuesday 4 May and Wednesday 5 May 2021 (see Canvas for detailed schedule). Presentation Assessment 2B DUE on Study Day 3. Block teaching (16 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10 Continue to work on Project and begin to draft report for Assessment 3. Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 11 Continue work on Assessment 3: Project Report Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 12 Continue to work on Assessment 3: Project Report Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 13 Finalise Assessment 3: Project Report Independent study (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 14 (STUVAC) Submit Assessment 3: Project Report Independent study (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Referencing style: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 6th Edition, 2010 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.
  • Attendance: The Sydney Nursing School Resolutions specifically outline attendance requirements. If students are absent without leave for more than 10% of classes in a particular unit of study in any one semester, the Dean may call upon them to show cause why they should not be deemed to have failed that unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please see Reading List on unit Canvas site

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. provide commentary on the influence advanced nursing practice roles have on primary health care
  • LO2. critique primary health care models comparing different models of care and their impact on nursing practice and the provision of person-centred care
  • LO3. evaluate the complex issues surrounding the provision of primary health care
  • LO4. apply a high level clinical judgement to the prevention and management of complex health problems within primary health care
  • LO5. identify, investigate and critique a specialty topic area of primary health care.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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