Topic: medical surgical nursing
Order Description
Assessment Task:
Students will complete a case study which discusses the provision and coordination of care linked to a real client they have cared for whilst on placement in their chosen specialty practice environment. This client will be selected with the assistance of clinical staff and/or guidance of your tutor or LIC.
Case study instructions
• Identify four (4) key nursing diagnoses related to caring for the patient/client in the specialty of your choice and arising from the assessment data and history provided; cite current, relevant reference sources;
• Formulate four (4) priorities of nursing care based on the nursing diagnoses chosen; cite current, relevant reference sources
• Discuss how you identified the nursing diagnoses and priorities of nursing care from your care of the patient/client, the assessment data and the client’s history; use an introduction and conclusion in this section
• Use evidence based practice information and relevant reference sources to justify the nursing care and your discussion points.
Nursing Diagnoses
• Use dot points / table format
• Cite reference sources for each diagnosis (150 words)
Priorities of care
• Use dot points / table format
• Cite reference sources for each priority (150 words)
Discussion
• Introduce your patient/client and what you will discuss about the care (100 words)
• Discuss the assessment data and patient history data that have led you to formulate the nursing diagnoses (explain how you determined these from the data)
• Use reference sources to justify your decisions (400 words)
• Discuss how you have identified the priorities of nursing care based on evidence based practice recommendations, citing reference sources throughout (500 words)
Conclusion
• Show the reader you have understood what you have written. Remember, do not add new material but present the main findings of your discussion (200 words).
References
• Use APA referencing style
MARKING GUIDE: Assessment Task 2: Case study
Student name: Student Number Criteria for marking High Distinction
(85-100%) Distinction
(75-84%) Credit
(65-74%) Pass
(50-64%) Unsatisfactory
(0-49%) Total mark
Adherence to case study criteria Highly sophisticated discussion on the 4 key nursing diagnoses identified from assessment data, the four nursing priorities chosen and the process of identification and prioritisation based on assessment data and patient history.
High level of consideration of evidence based practice evident Discussion of 4 key nursing diagnoses identified from assessment data, the four nursing priorities chosen and the process of identification and prioritisation based on assessment data and patient history.
A level of consideration of evidence based practice evident Discussion of some key nursing diagnoses identified from assessment data, some nursing priorities chosen and indication of a process of identification and prioritisation based on assessment data and patient history.
Indication of consideration of evidence based practice evident Nursing diagnoses identified but not necessarily relevant to assessment data, indication of nursing prioritisation but not necessarily based on assessment data and patient history.
Indication of awareness of evidence based practice No or minimal nursing diagnoses identified. Nursing diagnoses not relevant to assessment data at all. No indication of nursing prioritisation.
No indication of awareness of evidence based practice 10%
Evidence of consolidation of learning.
Analysis, critique and synthesis The case study was articulate, logical, balanced and convincing. A diverse range of perspectives was offered. All important aspects are covered demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the key areas. The case study was cohesive and logical. A sound attempt at analysis and critique from a range of perspectives was made. Most of the key areas are covered demonstrating an advanced understanding of the important issues. The case study was cohesive and logical. Some attempt at analysis and critique was made. A number of key areas are covered demonstrating a clear understanding of the important issues. A logical case study was presented but mostly descriptive. Some structure to ideas with satisfactory explanation of some key areas provided. A basic understanding was demonstrated. There is little/no cohesion to the flow of the case study. Broad generalisations are made. Irrelevant content and unstructured points are made. Key areas are not addressed. Minimal understanding is demonstrated 60%
Evidence to support the analysis An extensive range of relevant literature utilised with sophisticated interpretation and analysis. An extensive range of relevant literature utilised with appropriate interpretation & application. Adequate use of literature with appropriate interpretation & application. Satisfactory use of literature. Some attempt to interpret & apply the literature is evident. Minimal use of the literature with inappropriate application. 20%
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