Analytical Review of a Contemporary Transitional Factor

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Task 1a: Analytical Review of a Contemporary Transitional Factor: Written Essay Weight: 25%

Word Count: 2000 words (+/- 10%)Sample Page

In this task, students are required to demonstrate development of central arguments for the critical review

presentation. The analytical essay requires students to demonstrate critical analysis of factors that influence student transition to beginning level professional nursing practise. Students may choose from one (1) of the following contemporary transitional factors that impacts/influences newly registered nurses:

  1. Independent decision making
  2. Impact of shift work
  3. Horizontal bullying
  4. Increased independent workloads
  5. Psychological burn-out

Note that the choices will be capped across each campus so that there is an even spread of topics covered. Students must indicate their choice via the allocation submission portal in moodle during weeks 0-3. The system works on a first-in basis, therefore the longer you leave it to submit your topic choice, you may be limited in options.

The assessment is designed to demonstrate an understanding of the subject matter, literature search and review skills, academic writing and critical analysis abilities.

In the essay, students MUST address the following points related to the contemporary transitional factor in this paper using current literature and nursing Standards, Codes and guidelines as evidence:

  • INTRODUCTION– Describe the contemporary transitional factor that can impact new graduate nurses;
  • ANALYSIS – Discuss and analyse why the contemporary transitional factor occurs in relation to new graduate nurses;
  • RECOMMENDATIONS – Discuss and analyse how and why the factor should be addressed (by both nursing as a profession and healthcare organisations) – include in your response the impact this factor has on the quality of nursing and delivery of patient care.

Prior to preparing your assessment, please take note of the following information:

  • This assessment task is to be completed as a literature review.

For information about the requirements of a literature review and how to set it out, please access the following University help sheets:

literature-review_basic_2020 literature-review_detailed_2020 literature-review_planning_2020 literature-review_structure_2020
  • Headings and subheadings are to be used to guide the reader through the contents of your review.
  • You do not need to identify how you conducted your literature search.
  • Two (2) themes should be discussed within your analysis of why the contemporary transitional factor occurs.
  • Two (2) strategies should be provided within your response to how and why the factor should be addressed.
  • Students should refer to relevant nursing Standards, Codes and guidelines within their recommendations. These should be included in your reference list, but these will not be counted toward the minimum references required.
  • Students need to cite at least eight (8) academic references (i.e. current peer reviewed literature).
  • Referencing is to be according to APA 7th edition guidelines.