3807NRS Advanced Clinical Decision Making:
Assessment (A3) Trimester 2, 2020
Written Assignment: Reflective written analysis of clinical incident
2,000 words
Weighting: 5 0%
Due Date: Sept 30th, 2020 at 5pm
Aim:
Critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills are used every day in practice by Registered Nurses.
The aim of this essay task is for you to apply the eight stages of the clinical reasoning cycle (Levett-Jones, 2018) to discuss and reflect on a clinical decision. Familiarisation with the clinical reasoning cycle will support you to provide safe quality care as a Registered Nurse.
Task Instructions:
Write a 2000 word essay which discusses one clinical decision that you have been involved with during a Bachelor of Nursing clinical placement, using all eight stages of the clinical reasoning cycle (Levett-Jones, 2018). In this essay your critical reflection on the clinical decision (stage eight) is a significant component of this task (please see weighting in marking criteria).
1) Analyse how each stage of the clinical reasoning cycle (Levett-Jones, 2018) was applied to your decision.
2) In stage eight (8) critically reflect on what you have learnt from applying the clinical reasoning cycle to your chosen decision (you may choose to draw on other models of reflection).
3) Identify and discuss the relevance of three (3) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) in relation to your decision making process.
3807NRS Advanced Clinical Decision Making: Assessment (A3) Trimester 2, 2020
Other elements:
• Always refer to the Griffith Health Writing and Referencing Guide
• Ensure that you use at least ten (10) scholarly literature (digitised readings, research articles, relevant Government reports and text books) that has been published within the last 5 years.
• Ensure you maintain confidentiality. Do not discuss the facility, nurse or patient by name.
You may use a pseudonym if you like.
• Provide a clear introduction and conclusion to your paper.
• You may use headings to organise your work if you wish.
• The use of first person can be utilised throughout your writing.
• Refer to the marking guide when writing your assignment. This will assist you in calculating the weightings of the sections for your assignment.
• Submit your assignment via Turnitin on your Learning@Griffith course site.
• You must submit this assignment as instructed to be eligible for a passing grade in this course.
3807NRS Advanced Clinical Decision Making: Assessment (A3) Trimester 2, 2020
MARKING CRITERIA POSSIBLE MARK
CRITERION ONE: Introduction
? Assignment has as an opening paragraph that contextualises the
? assignment.
Clearly identifies the aim of the assignment. 5
CRITERION TWO: Clinical Reasoning Cycle stages 1-7
? Applies the first seven (7) stages of the clinical reasoning cycle to a case study.
? Clearly analyses the factors influencing the clinical decision in relation to
? ? the first seven stages of the clinical reasoning cycle.
Clearly describes the background to the case study including current and related patient information and succinctly describes the chosen decision. Uses scholarly literature appropriately to support the discussion.
35
CRITERION THREE: Clinical Reasoning Cycle stage 8 (Reflection)
? Applies and critically reflects on the clinical decision making process using stage eight (8) of the clinical reasoning cycle.
? Reflects on what was learned from applying the clinical reasoning cycle to the chosen decision.
20
CRITERION FOUR: RN Standards of Practice
?
Identifies and discusses the relevance of at least three (3) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) in relation to the decision making process. 15
CRITERION FIVE: Presentation and Structure
? Conforms to the Assignment Presentation Formatting Guidelines.
o Correct word count. Once 2000 words have been reached, the marker will stop making.
o Uses academic language throughout.
o Essay is well presented, with correct spelling, grammar, and wellconstructed sentence and paragraph structure.
o Uses relevant health specific terminology throughout. 10
CRITERION SIX: Referencing5
? Essay is supported with no fewer than 10 different sources from the
? scholarly literature (sources are no more than 5 years old) Referencing as per APA 7.
10
CRITERION SEVEN: Conclusion
? Has a concluding paragraph that summarises the overall argument in the
? assignment.
Does not introduce any new information or references in the conclusion.
5
Total Marks (weighted at 50%) 100