Demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the fundamental principles of the sciences that underpin and are applied to nursing and health.

Assignment task

·        Students should critically discuss the case study exploring the bio/psycho/social aspect focussing on the Myocardial infarction.

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The student will develop the ability to articulate a sound rationale supported by empirical evidence when referring to clinical nursing practices. The role of the nurse should be integrated and form an essential aspect of this assignment.

The assignment should address and cover the issues within learning outcomes LO1 – LO4 below.

Ø  A personalised title should indicate YOUR FIELD OF NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING) and the focus of the reflection is Myocardial infarction.

Ø  Introduction (Approximately, 250-300 words) This will acknowledge the scenario you are addressing (but it should not repeat the scenario). Summarise the aspects (Myocardial infarction) of the case scenario you will be critically discussing.

Ø  Main body (Approximately 1,900-2,000 words*) In this you should consider how the bio/psycho/social aspects of the individual should be addressed with a focus on the physical health (Myocardial infarction). You should state what the challenges may be, and how you could ensure that all George needs are met. Must cover all the 4 Learning Outcomes (LO1 – LO4)

Ø  Conclusion and recommendations (Approximately, 250-300 words*) This should include a summary and an evaluation of your interventions plus a consideration of how this will influence your future practice.

Ø  Reference List

(Note: Confidentiality is maintained by using pseudonyms, Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2019)

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George is 72 years of age. He has experienced very good health during his lifetime and keeps himself active in his garden. Over the last few years George has suffered with bouts of clinical depression since retirement and has seen his GP for antidepressant medication to help with this. George has always enjoyed a few glasses of beer at the pub with his friends. His wife worries about him as she thinks he loses track of how much he drinks. He has on occasions come home having drunk too much.

One evening, whilst watching television, George experiences a central pain in his chest. He reaches over and opens a packet of antacid tablets for his indigestion. Two hours later the pain is still there, and George decides to take himself to bed. Another hour passes and the pain continues, making George feel frightened. He gets up to call the doctor and falls to the floor. He is unrousable for a moment and then he opens his eyes and is aware of what is happening. George’s wife calls 999 and he is taken to the local Accident and Emergency department.

George is admitted to the coronary care unit with an inferior myocardial infarction. He is stabilised over three days and then is transferred to your medical ward.

George is extremely anxious about his situation. He has not been in hospital since he had glandular fever as a child. His wife says that he faints at the sight of blood. George is very worried about moving and tends to lie in bed when he can. Over the next few days his mental state appears to deteriorate. He becomes quite withdrawn, sleeps a lot, has a poor appetite and his wife is worried that his mood is low. He feels that his heart has been seriously damaged and he does not want to strain it at all. At times he wonders if life is worth living.

George makes good progress and is going to be discharged in 2 days’ time. His medication on discharge will be Aspirin, Simvastatin and Ramipril. He has agreed to participate in the cardiac rehabilitation programme.  However, his mood remains low and he still has symptoms of anxiety and clinical depression.

Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2016) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 10^th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the university library.

Please ensure you have current and contemporary references and supporting evidence in your essay, for example, you will be expected to use a current and valid UK health care policy.

A minimum of 25 references is indicated although this is indicative and at academic level 8, students are expected to demonstrate a wide range of reading.

As this is an essay at level 8 academic writing, the sources need to be reliable and journal articles need to be peer reviewed and robust.

Ø  This assignment will be marked according to the grading descriptors for level 8. A copy of this grid can be found in the NS711 20S1 Assessment folder.

Ø  Presentation /10 (see below),

Ø  Text should be Ariel Font 12, left hand justified only and an additional line space between paragraphs.

Ø  The word count for this assignment is 2,500 words, excluding the reference list. Please note the University guidelines which stipulate that you may submit 10% over or under this word count 2,250-2,750 words. Word count excluding the reference list should be at the start of the assignment.

Ø  Write in an appropriately formal academic style, avoiding contractions (e.g., don’t, won’t, etc.) and informal or spoken forms of language.

Ø  Headings and sub-headings should be not be used.

Ø  Referencing (HARVARD REFERENCING) /15 (how you use the references and how you record them, aim at having more than one reference to support our arguments. It is insufficient merely to offer unsubstantiated assertion and discussion.  It is very important that your work is supported by authoritative and appropriate academic / professional reference material to demonstrate critical argument and indicate the breadth and depth of your reading / research.)

Ø Knowledge and understanding /15 (knowledge of the needs of the individual from the broadening perspective, that is, in considering the scenario, students need to consider the physical aspects – Myocardial infarction

Ø  Integrating academic learning with practice /15 (how you are using theory to support your arguments.)

Ø  Analysis /15 (whether or not you have considered more than one aspect of scenario and are their different perspectives.)

Ø  Synthesis and Evaluation /15 (This will be seen within the text, are you asking and answering appropriate questions that are based on the scenario.)

Ø  Independent Perspective /15 (This will mainly be seen in the conclusion, especially how this work will influence your future practice.

Ø  The assignment should comply with the University Confidentiality policy. Be sure not to identify any individual or organisation directly or by implication in your work (NMC, 2018). Equally, unless crucial to the argument and/or where the information is already in the public domain, refer to organisations only in the most general terms, e.g., an NHS trust.

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