NURSING 7215 - Neuro Science in Nursing II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 7215 Course Neuro Science in Nursing II Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites NURSING 7214 Restrictions This course is restricted to students undertaking the Graduate Diploma or Master of Nursing Science Biennial Course Course offered in even years Assessment Quizzes, case critique, literature review, presentation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Elisa Gardiner
Course Coordinator
Paul McLiesh
paul.mcliesh@adelaide.edu.au
(08) 8313 6286
Adelaide Nursing School
Level 4 AHMS
University of Adelaide
Content Expert Elisa Gardiner
elisa.gardiner@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. To explain the aetiology of traumatic brain injury, differentiating between of the pathological processes, nursing management and outcomes.
2. To explain the nursing management of a patient with intracranial pressure monitoring.
3. To explain the pathophysiology of primary and metastatic brain tumours, summarise treatment options and nursing management.
4. To summarise the pathophysiology of aneurysms and other cerebrovascular abnormalities, including surgical and radiological management.
5. To summarise the pathophysiology of subarachnoid haemorrhage and plan the nursing management of patients experiencing vasospasm.
6. To analyse and critique current literature regarding neurosurgical procedures and evidence based nursing care and how this impacts on vulnerable people such as indigenous and elderly populations.
7. To summarise the aetiology and pathophysiology of stroke, treatment options and outcomes and plan nursing care.
8. To explore behavioural and psychological responses to neurological pathologies.
9. The evaluate rehabilitation pathways in neurological and neurosurgical patients and summarise the role of other disciplines.
10. To review and critique the role of Nurse leaders in neuroscience and the future for neuroscience nursing in order to undertake a leadership and development role in this specialty.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
6, 8, 10 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
9, 10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
,6, 7, 8, 9 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Hickey, JV 2013, Clinical
Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.Recommended Resources
Woodward, S & Mestecky, A (eds) 2011, Neuroscience nursing: evidence based practice, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford.
Tymiasnski, D, Sarro, A, & Green, T 2012 Navigating Neuroscience Nursing: A Canadian Perspective. Pappin Communications, Pembroke, Ontario.
Layon AJ, Garielli A & Friedman WA 2013, Textbook of Neurointensive Care, 2nd edn, Springer, London.
Lindsay KW, Bone I & Fuller G, 2010, Neurology and Neurosurgery Illustrated, 5th edition, Elsevier, LondonOnline Learning
Thsi course is offerred online although there is a one day face to face workshop during semester.
Students should work through the study guide, accessed via the online learning management system- Canvas.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered through the Blended Learning Mode.
Lectures will be available on MyUni as Podcasts or PowerPoint presentations and
optional virtual classroom sessions and an on campus workshop will be held
during the semester.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
It is expected that the student will need to spend about 24 hours of study a week to successfully complete this course. This includes reading, completing activities, attendance at the workshop and listening to podcasts.
Learning Activities Summary
Week 1
Traumatic Brain Injury – aetiology and pathology
Week 2
Traumatic Brain Injury- Patient management, seizures, post traumatic amnesia
Week 3
Intracranial pressure- hypo/hypertension
Week 4
Neoplasms of the brain
Week 5
Aneurysms and vascular abnormalities
Week 6
Subarachnoid haemorrhage and vasospasm
Week 7
Neurosurgical procedures and nursing management
Week 8
Neurosurgical procedures and nursing management
Week 9
Stroke
Week 10
Behaviour and psychological responses to neurological pathologies.
Week 11
Rehabilitation in neuroscience
Week 12
Leadership and the future of neuroscience nursing
Specific Course Requirements
Workshop attendance. One day long workshop -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task
Assessment Type
Weighting
Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Quiz
Formative
0%
1&2
Quizzes
Summative
25%
1-10
Case Critique
Summative
25%
1-9
Literature Review
Summative
30%
1-9
Presentation
Summative
20%
10
Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: FORMATIVE
It is critical to be able to apply your understanding of neuroanatomy as it applies to traumatic brain injuries. This online assessment will demonstrate the student’s understanding and application of these principles.
Online quiz, requiring a staged completion by the end of week 2. Approximate word count 500 = Non graded.
Assessment 2: SUMMATIVE
Weekly quizzes. This online assessment will demonstrate student’s understanding and application of weekly themes as identified in the course program.
Weekly online portfolio starting after week 3 till for the duration of the course. Approximately 1500 words = 25% Weekly summative submissions following week 3.
Assessment 3: SUMMATIVE
Case study and case critique on Traumatic Brain Injury. Focus of this case critique is on; seizure management, Wessex Head Injury Matrix (WHIM) testing and cerebral storming, recognising and responding to clinical neurological deterioration increased Intra Cranial Pressure (ICP). From this case study, the student will be required to analyse and critique the scenario including best practice and current evidence to determine the best practice on the identification and management of cerebral storming. This case study is based on a coroner’s case – de identified.
Literature review Approximately 2000 words= 25% Due Week 6
Assessment 4: SUMMATIVE
Literature Review on ruptured Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) aneurysm with a sub arachnoid haemorrhage. The focus of this review will be neurosurgical interventions including, cerebral angiogram with securing of aneurysm. Pharmacological and non pharmacological interventions to maintain BP and Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP), fluid and electrolyte management, neurological assessment and risk, identification and management of vasospasm.
Literature review. Approximately 2500 words = 30% Due Week 10.
Assessment 5: SUMMATIVE
Presentation on different aspects of stroke management. Selected topic of stroke management from the emergency admission to rehabilitation or end of life care.
Presentation = 20% Due week 13.
Submission
Assessments, unless
otherwise stated in this study guide, are to be submitted electronically via
Assignments in MyUni on the due date identified in this study guide.
Instructions for assignment submission are available under Tutorials at
www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/. Formatting and presentation of assignments must comply
with School policy as indicated in the School Academic Manual.
An assessment
submitted via MyUni must be submitted as an acceptable file type (i.e. .doc,
.docx, .rtf .ppt, .pdf). It is also important to submit the file such as
surnamestudentid (i.e. knight1234567). MyUni stamps all the other details
against the filename once the assessment is submitted.
For information on
avoiding plagiarism www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/plagiarism/.
Contact the MyUni
helpdesk on +61 8 8313 3335 or email servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au for assistance
with assignment submission.
Important
note: copies of assignments should always be kept as proof of submission.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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