Illustrate your understanding of nursing care using a palliative approach when applied to your chosen life span category.

Overview

The aim of this assessment is to provide students with an opportunity to (1) gain a deeper understanding of and culturally competent nursing care and the nurse’s role surrounding death and dying; (2) further develop research and written communication skills.

Details

Weight: Student needs to achieve a mark of 27.5 (50%) to pass this supplementary assessment. Note: On successful passing of the assessment task, the student will only be eligible to be awarded a final grade of P: 50 in this unit.

Length: 1500 word essay.

Criteria: Provided below.

Student Direction: The following readings are a starting point that students may find useful to gain an understanding of this topic area.

Haley, C., & Daley, J. (2014). Palliation in chronic illness. In E. Chang & A. Johnson (Eds.), Chronic illness and disability. Principles for nursing practice (2nd ed). (pp. 232-248). Chatswood: Elsevier.

Bhatnagar, S,. & Joshi, Saurabh,. (2011). Palliative care in young adults: an issue which needs higher and better awareness. Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 13 (3). 173-174 doi:10.4103/0973-1075.92332

Task: Essay

Word count: 1500 words

Submission details: Students are required to submit an electronic copy only. Students are to use a word document; no PDF versions will be accepted.

Aim of Assessment

The aim of this assessment is to provide students with an opportunity to (1) gain a deeper understanding of age appropriate nursing care for a patient receiving palliation, their family and carers and the nurse’s role surrounding death and dying; (2) further develop research and written communication skills.

Details

Essay Question:

Australia’s population is becoming increasingly diverse. Therefore, meeting the palliative care needs in a range of settings poses many challenges. To demonstrate your understanding of a palliative care approach in a diverse environment, select a patient within one of the following lifespan categories:

€¢ Young Adult

Write an essay that:

a) Discusses the importance of providing age appropriate palliative care reflecting a palliative approach for a person and their family.

b) Illustrate your understanding of nursing care using a palliative approach when applied to your chosen life span category.

€¢ Use current and relevant literature to adequately support your discussion throughout the essay.

References must be in APA style, adequately and coherently given, both in text and in the final reference list, and in strict accordance with the University of Western Sydney (2011) American Psychological Association referencing style guide. Available from

http://library.uws.edu.au/FILES/cite_APA.pdf.