Course NUR1202 Professional Identity

Assessment 1: Reflection
Task overview
Course NUR1202 Professional Identity
Assessment name Assessment 1
Brief task description Self-Reflection
Rationale for assessment
task
Based on Modules 1 & 2
A reflection on why you want to be a nurse.
Due Date 12 August 2020 by 2355 AEST
Length 2 minute AUDIO recording +/-10% plus the written script of
what you have said as a Word document
Marks out of:
Weighting:
Maximum marks available: 20 Marks; Weighting: 20%
Course Objectives
And
Graduate Attributes
Course Objectives being assessed
CO 1. Describe the history and development of nursing as a
profession.
CO 2. Explain personal values and attributes that complement
professional identity formation.
CO 3. Examine the professional role of the Registered Nurse in
organisational structures, climate and culture.
CO 4. Examine the roles of the Registered Nurse within
professional, legal, and ethical frameworks as they relate to the
profession of nursing.
CO 5. Describe opportunities to develop clinical leadership
attributes and conflict resolution strategies within the role of the
Registered Nurse.
GA 1. Well-informed individuals with discipline-specific
expertise and industry knowledge relevant to their profession or
area of study;
GA 2. Ethical, engaged professionals and citizens who engage in
non-discriminatory and safe practices and consider the local,
global, social, economic, legal and environmental influences on,
and impact of, their attitudes and actions;
GA 3. Employable, enterprising professionals who are confident,
self-directed, know how they learn, and are resourceful,
resilient, and adaptable to change.
Task information
Task detail Every person who wants to be a nurse has their own journey – and
the realisation that they want to be a nurse. This assessment asks
you to self-reflect on why you have started on your journey to
become a Registered Nurse. Using the following statements by 3
nurses to make you start to think about your own journey, you are to
write a script and record your self-reflection using the questions
below to guide you. Your personal journey is likely to be different to
the 3 statements below, however these are provided to assist you in
your reflection.
“Nursing is rarely boring or predictable. In few other professions we are
present at life’s most momentous events, from birth to death, from
crisis to recovery. For those who thrive on variety and the full spectrum
of human drama, every day brings arrange of new situations”: Diane
Barnet (RN)
“I know I will be a good nurse, but I want to be more than that. I want
to be a nurse who makes a change in my community; one who
improves the lives of my patients through quality, compassionate,
culturally centred patient care. This is what being a nurse means to
me”: Jamie Contreras
“They are strong, yet they are compassionate. They often walk with
determination, yet have the gentlest of touch. They are educators as
they are always willing to teach and share their knowledge. They are
good listeners and always seem to be there when you need them. They
are Nurses”: Anon
Reflect on your personal journey to start studying to become a nurse
• Did you have a moment that you realised that you wanted to
be a nurse?
• What happened – was there an event that made you think
about becoming a nurse?
• Was the experience a positive one or from a negative
experience?
• How did this make you feel and why?
• Do you think that nurses have shared beliefs and values ?
• What are these beliefs and values?
• Will your life experience make you a better nurse? How?
• How will you apply what you have learned from this reflection
as you become a nurse?
Writing Style This assessment piece will be a recording of you speaking
and sharing your personal reflection. You are also required
to submit your matching written script.
Referencing/
citations
As this is an audio reflection, no referencing is required.
Formatting
Style
The AUDIO FILE is to be in MP3 format. You can use any
device that produces an MP3(audio) file to record your
spoken reflection e.g. your mobile phone, Zoom, Audacity or
others.
The WRITTEN SCRIPT should be presented using:
 double-line spacing
 Times New Roman, 12 point font
 Use first person to write your assessment
Resources
available to
complete
task
The StudyDesk Assessment Tab contains the following
resources to help you with this assessment:
 Assessment task sheet
 Marking Rubric/ criteria
 Video recording of what is required
Support for academic writing (and referencing) is available
from the Learning Advisor and Liaison Librarian, you can find
information and contact them via their site: Study and
Research Support for Health & Community students
Submission information
What you
need to
submit
 Submit ONE MP3 (audio) file of you speaking your
refection
 Submit ONE Microsoft Word document (.doc; .docx)
which includes the written version of reflection.
 Use the Marking Criteria for your assessment to
guide your reflection.
 Do not include the marking criteria as part of your
submission.
Submission
requirements
This assessment task must be submitted in electronic format
via StudyDesk
File Name
Conventions
Save your document with the following naming conventions:
surname_initial_ A1_coursecode.doc/docx/pdf (A1 stands
for Assignment 1 )
E.g: Jones_J_A1_NUR1202.docx
Marking and
Moderation
 This task will be marked against a marking criteria
available on NUR1202 StudyDesk
 All Markers assessing your work meet to discuss and
compare their marking before marks are finalised.
 Final release of grades will normally be 3 weeks from
the date of submission.
Academic
Integrity
Students should be familiar with USQ’s policy on Academic
Integrity: https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/13752PL
Turnitin has been enabled so that students can check for
similarity matching within their assessment and make
amendments prior to the due date to demonstrate academic
integrity.
Assessment
policy/
procedure
Extensions
and Late
Submissions
 Students are encouraged to access the USQ
assessment policy:
https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/1357PL
 Applications for an extension of time will only be
considered if received in accordance with the USQ
Assessment procedure
https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/14749PL and
the Assessment of Compassionate and Compelling
Circumstances Procedure:
https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/131150PL
 Note that USQ’s procedures require applications are
made for extensions PRIOR to the due date of the
assessment.