This will be self-selected case analysis from the five case studies placed on Canvas.  You will be able to choose from:  Respiratory, Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Renal.  Similar cases will form the basis of tutorial work throughout the semester.  Students will have access to all they need to know about the case before choosing their case.  There is no need for them to attend the tutorial on the case for them to complete this assignment.  The student will need to inform the unit convener by close of business Friday week 1 of their case choice.  Those students who fail to select a case study by this time will have a case allocated to them.  Students will not be able to modify or amend their case study selection once it has been made or allotted.

Students will select one patient case study for their written assignment.  The written case study will be due by 2359 hours 13th April 2018.  If students are repeating the unit, they will be required to select a different case study from previous attempts.

Word limit:  2,000 words, 10% variance will be accepted.  Anything submitted above or below this variance will be penalized.  A 5% reduction in mark per 100 words over or under this 10% variance will be required.  Source list and appendices are not involved in this word count.

The case study will:

• Summarise at least two complexities within the case and the impact this has on the nursing priorities and interventions, for example:
  • Pathophysiology of the case
  • Critical illness
  • Unstable hemodynamic
  • Use of technology
  • Ethical and legal challenges
  • Polypharmacy
  • Family care
  • Altered patient conscious level
• Relevant points brought together in a conclusion
• The study will be written logically and concisely, using academic writing conventions
• Correct APA referencing throughout the case study

Case analysis rubric

 

 

Criteria RatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDemonstrates two nursing priorities and rationale 4.0 PtsFull MarksDemonstrates clearly two nursing priorities and the rationale for choice, includes the complexity behind their choice 3.0 PtsDemonstrates two nursing priorities and rationale for choice, and briefly discusses the complexity behind their choice 2.0 PtsDemonstrates either nursing priorities or rationales, but there is no link between them, no mention of the complexity behind their choice 1.0 PtsDemonstrates a nursing priority or rationale, but no connection is made to case 0.0 PtsNo MarksDemonstrates no nursing priorities or rationales 4.0 pts Nursing care interventions 4.0 PtsFull MarksClearly demonstrates the nursing care interventions required for the case, and gives rationale and evaluation 3.0 PtsDemonstrates some nursing care interventions for the case, provides either rationale or evaluation but not both 2.0 PtsDemonstrates nursing care intervention, but provides no rationale or evaluation 1.0 PtsMentions nursing care interventions 0.0 PtsNo MarksThere is no mention of nursing care interventions given 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeResearch 4.0 PtsFull MarksThe references used are contemporary and relevant to the case 3.0 PtsThe references used are not contemporary but provide support to case 2.0 PtsSome references are used, but not all are relevant to the selected case 1.0 PtsSome references are used 0.0 PtsNo MarksNo appropriate references are used 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEssay 4.0 PtsFull MarksThe study flows logically and arguments are consistent and accurate 3.0 PtsSome minor confusion in how the study flows. Overall the study is logical and arguments are accurate 2.0 PtsAttempts to present a logical and consistent argument. Confusing and difficult to read at times 1.0 PtsThe case is presented as is, no logical arguments presented and multiple errors in the way they are presented 0.0 PtsThe study presented lacks any relevance or consistency of argument 0.0 PtsNo Marks 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEssay format 4.0 PtsFull MarksCorrect grammar and syntax throughout, correct referencing technique (<5 mistakes) 3.0 PtsMinor grammar and syntax errors, minor referencing mistakes (>5 <10 mistakes) 2.0 PtsMajor grammar and syntax errors, major referencing mistakes (>10 <15 mistakes) 1.0 PtsSignificant grammar and syntax errors, significant referencing errors (>15 mistakes) 0.0 PtsNo MarksThere are many errors in grammar and syntax and referencing making the essay unreadable 4.0 pts Total points: 20.0