Assessment 1 Transcript NSB305 Semester 2 2018 Three Graduat

Assessment 1 Transcript Nsb305 Semester 2 2018three Graduates Talk

Assessment 1. Transcript. NSB305 Semester 2 2018. Three graduates talking about scope of practice, skill mix and delegation. Helen: Hi Shirly, Hi Darren, Hi Daria.

How have you been? How’s your first year as a registered nurse going? Shirly: Hi Helen. Well I have been in the graduate program for about 6 months now. I am just starting to feel as though I am finding my feet.

But sometimes I still feel a bit lost and at times, I do wonder if I am not working outside of my scope of practice. This happens mostly on evening and night shifts when there aren’t a lot of people around to ask for help or advice. I remember we were told at uni about it being our own responsibility to provide safe care and to not work outside of our scope of practice; no matter what. But sometimes it’s really difficult. Like last week, I was on a night shift and a patient’s naso gastric tube had come out.

I knew that it had to be reinserted but, apart from in the clinical practice sessions and watching a couple on the ward, I hadn’t done one before. And there was no one to help me, so I just did it. I think the patient was OK, but I know that that is not good practice but what else do I do? I am worried about being accountable for doing the wrong thing. Darren: Yes Shirly, I am finding similar things.

Finding the support you need on evenings and night shifts can be difficult and I have found that at times the skill mix is just wrong. One day during report, I counted 5 senior RN’s on the morning shift but apart from the team leader (who was a 2nd year RN) and I, we were the only other RN’s on the PM shift. It was pretty scary stuff and because the team leader was so busy, I was constantly double checking myself, so I got behind in my work. It didn’t help that we had patients coming back from theatre and the team leader said that I had to get them all as she didn’t want to leave me alone on the floor in case the EEN’s needed close supervision with delegated tasks that I was not able to do. This didn’t make me feel any better.

It jest kept ringing in my head. Whatever happens here, you are not just responsible you are accountable as well. I must say that I felt a bit overwhelmed. Daria: Oh delegation! It’s my greatest headache.

I know that delegating tasks to others can really help me as a graduate to learn and focus on registered nurse work, but I really struggle with deciding what tasks to delegate and who to delegate them to. I worry that the EEN’s think that I am just lazy and trying to get rid of the jobs that I don’t wat to do. This I see the other RN’s delegating, but I don’t think that they are really making sure that the person they delegate to understands the task nor do they appear to be supervising or supporting them. Last week, a patient feel in the shower. The assistant in nursing doing the shower hadn’t realised that the patient always needed someone with them and went back into the ward area to make the bed.

So while I am also constantly aware that I have a responsibility to delegate, and I know that it will help me keep up with my work, the concern that I am accountable if anything goes wrong, really worries. Me. Helen: Thanks everyone. I know that it is tough when what happens in the clinical are does not always meet your expectations, but it is great that you are aware of the difficulties so that you can work towards finding ways to improve the working environment. Just be sure that you work within your codes of practice and standard guidelines.

This will give you direction and reassure you that you are meeting best practice principles. This is an exciting time for you and its really helpful to hear your experiences as a graduate nurse. NSB305. Leading and Learning: Building Professional Capacity. NSB305 – Assessment Task 1.

Page 2 of 6 Assessment Task 1. Assessment name: Managing conflict resolution. Task description: Your task is to analyse the dynamics of a real-world scenario and identify and discuss key strategies that a beginning registered nurse leader could use to promote team cohesion and conflict resolution. What you need to do to prepare: Read the TASK instructions carefully being sure that you understand all of the key words and directive terms. Watch the prescribed video (availability TBA) making notes of the issues (skill mix, scope of practice, delegation) that each speaker is raising as beginning registered nurses.

Engage with your groups online discussion on your allocated WIKI site. (This is for all students enrolled in NSB305). TASK STEPS. How to write your paper. 1. Choose one of the issues raised by the graduate nurses described in the video. (Your choice is either scope of practice, skill mix or delegation).

Justify your choice, by referring to your groups online discussions and selected literature. (Include a screen shot of the relevant discussions to reinforce your choice in an appendix). 2. Explain how, if the issue is left unresolved, it could cause conflict in the workplace and impact on positive nursing teamwork. 3. Discuss 3 realistic leadership strategies that a beginning registered nurse could use to resolve the identified conflict and enable team cohesion Length: 1000 words +/-10%.

Word length excludes in-text referencing, your reference list, direct quotes and appendices. Please note markers will not mark beyond the work limit. Suggested (not mandatory) word count structure. Introduction (100 words) Choice of issue and justification (200 words) Explanation of impact if issue is left unresolved (300 words) Discussion of 3 realistic strategies (300 words) Conclusion (100 words) Literature and writing standard requirements: This paper needs to be: Written as an academic paper in 3rd person, with an introduction, body and conclusion. This is a contemporary paper, and unless you are referring to a historical event, literature and resources need to be within 7 years of age Literature must be of highest possible quality, with peer reviewed research based material as the preference.

Textbooks may be used but to a maximum of 20% of your total reference list. Legitimate websites such as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia may be used. Careful use of well-developed paragraphs that logically and clearly address the task steps and marking criteria (CRA) is essential There is an expectation of no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Correct use of the QUT APA referencing style is required. Unreferenced material cannot be accepted as credible or accurate.

REMEMBER THIS ASSESSMENT PIECE IS ABOUT BEING A LEADER AS A BEGINNING REGISTERED NURSE/GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE SO YOUR LITERATURE MUST REFLECT THIS. NSB305. Leading and Learning: Building Professional Capacity. NSB305 – Assessment Task 1. Page 3 of 6 Format of assignment Your assignment should be formatted and presented as follows: Use the provided Coversheet template with the assessment title, your name, student number, tutor name and word count, as a single document that includes your paper.

Include a ‘footer’ on each page with your name, student number, unit code and page number. 3 cm margins on all sides, double-spaced text Times new roman/arial, font size 12 QUT APA style referencing (see Headings and sub-headings may be used to structure your assignment if you prefer To be submitted in electronic format via Turnitin. What you need to submit: One word document that contains the following items: Assignment Cover Sheet & your work in the provided template Resources needed to complete task: Prescribed video xxxxxxxxxx Screen shot of relevant discussion (in an appendix) QUT Cite|Write APA guide. Turnitin Tip Sheets. Assessment Support Engaging in your online WIKI study group will provide you with a rich source of discussion about the content and topic area, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Go to Support for Learning on the Blackboard site or contact HiQ in the library for further advice on assessment support. Estimated time to complete task: 10 – 15 hours. Weighting: 40% Learning Outcomes assessment. 1. Apply knowledge and skills of professionalism and strategic leadership in the context of the role of the new graduate registered nurse.

2. Analyse and respond effectively to complex health situations and promote work-life balance and resilience to enable the provision of holistic, person-centred care. 3. Interpret and apply strategic thinking and key skills relating to intra- professional and inter-professional practice including conflict resolution, team functioning and advanced communication. Individual/Group: Individual Formative/Summative: Summative How will I be assessed: 7-point grading scale using a rubric Due date: Sunday 16th September submitted via Turnitin in your NSB305 Blackboard site by 11.59pm.

More information about Turnitin is available on the FAQs about Turnitin Academic Integrity The School of Nursing takes academic integrity very seriously. All work submitted must be your own work. The work of others needs to be correctly acknowledged and referenced according to the APA guidelines. There are serious consequences that will be imposed should you be found to breach academic integrity. Make sure you are familiar with the MOPP C/5.3 Academic Integrity and view the Academic Integrity video and explore the Academic Case Studies available on your Blackboard site. Maintaining academic integrity is your responsibility. If in doubt, check it carefully.