NURS602 Assignment 2

Assignment Type : Poster Presentation

This assessment task relates to the following learning outcomes: LO4, LO5

LO4: Demonstrate understanding of the challenges for people living with disability or long-term conditions.

LO5: Critique the application of theoretical knowledge for working with people living with disability and long-term care needs.

Due Date: Monday 22nd September at 4pm

Late submissions without an approved SCA will incur a grading penalty (refer Assessment Information – Late Submissions (https://canvas.aut.ac.nz/courses/7583/pages/as

Length :

Essay Option: 2200 +/- 10% (excluding references)

Poster Option: No poster word limit + 5 min video-recorded discussion and 1000 word poster summary with reference list uploaded.

Instructions

For this assignment, choose one population group to focus the discussion on. For example, people living with a disability or impairment that results from a chronic con disability (e.g. cerebral palsy) OR a neurodiverse condition (e.g. Autism, ADHD).

Note: This assignment focuses on the lived experience of your chosen group, NOT the medical aspect of the condition.

Pt A (LO4)

Discuss the psychological and social effects of chronicity/disability as reported by individuals living with your chosen condition (note: if your chosen group is children experiences of those who care for them).

The discussion is to be supported by four pieces of qualitative literature dating between 2015 and 2025 that report individual (or parent/caregiver) experiences of livin

Related concepts:

• living with
• experience/s
• (named) chronic condition
• (named) disability
• qualitative research

Pt B: (LO5)

• Explore the concept of ‘Quality of Life’ in relation to those living with your chosen condition/disability.
• Discuss how a person-centred approach to nursing care can help support quality of life for people with your chosen condition/disability.

Include four pieces of literature dating between 2015 and 2025 to support the discussion. Remember to focus on nursing practice.

References

The reference list will be formatted using the APA 7 referencing style and included at the end of your essay. In addition, a PDF copy of each reference (if using a peer-reviewed article) uploaded as a separate document. There will be eight references in total.

Expectations for Developing a Written Academic Discussion

• Naming: Include your name, student number and assignment title on the first page of your essay.
• Word Count: Remember to state the word count at the end of your essay. Stay as close to the number that has been allocated (2200 +/- 10%). Assignments that ex allocated number.
• Structure: Your essay should have an introduction, main body and conclusion. Headings are acceptable to use if they help you with your structure and flow, but us
• Marking Criteria: It is a good idea to review the marking criteria before you start your essay and again when finished. Ask yourself these questions: Have I met the marking grid?
• Referencing: Use APA 7 referencing style in-text and in your reference list. The library has resources available to help you with this; visit: https://canvas.aut.ac.nz/c (https://canvas.aut.ac.nz/courses/7624/pages/referencing-guides)
• For this essay to produce a well-informed discussion and demonstrate evidence of reading, you must draw on eight references (no more and no less) ranging betw
• If you are using website sources, do so sparingly and ensure they are appropriate (refer to essay prep lecture and Library web pages for further guidance on this)
• It is good academic writing practice to provide relevant examples. Examples of experiences provided in the research-based articles can be used to support your dis
• There is help available for those who find written assignments challenging – visit: https://library.aut.ac.nz/for-students/help-for-assessments (https://library.aut.ac.

Poster Presentation Instructions

As an alternative to producing a written assignment, you may prefer to present your work as a poster and accompany it with a video discussion and summary. The assig

Poster presentation + 5 min video-recorded discussion

Poster: Create an academic-style poster (download a free template online). Please refer to Canvas’s Assessment 2 Preparation page for further help with posters.

Alongside your poster and recording, upload a 1000 word summary of your poster content and a list of the references used. This reference list must be formatted usin

NB: An academic poster is typically used to communicate research findings. Because your assessment is a theoretical discussion, some research poster template sectio Preparation’ in Canvas for suggested sections.

The poster itself has no word limit, but it should be concise.

Panopto Recording:

Present a 5-minute verbal video-recorded discussion in which you expand on and synthesise the information identified in your poster.

Submit both the Poster, Summary, References and the Panopto recording in Canvas.

Submission Instructions

• Submit your assessment via Turnitin as a word document (not pdf)
• Panopto video recording: For instructions on how to submit a recorded discussion via Panopto, please refer to Student video submission: 101 Canvas Help
• Include a reference page/s inclusive of all references used (cited) in your essay or poster
• 5 day late submission applies with grade penalty
• Follow assignment guidelines (refer to FHES Student Handbook )