NUR369 Assessment 2: Research Project Proposal

Assessment requirements

Relevance: This assessment task aims to enable nursing students to develop and present a proposal outlining their interest and readiness to work in a chosen clinical nursing specialty area. Through this task, students will demonstrate their understanding of the selected specialty, motivation for pursuing it, and ability to articulate their skills, experiences, and professional goals.

Task Instructions: Write a proposal outlining your interest and readiness to work in a chosen clinical nursing specialty area using the following structure:

OR present a 1000-word reflection on your experience on the international study tour (for students selected to go on the international study tour).

Proposal (1000 words)

Specialty Selection:

Choose a clinical nursing specialty area that aligns with your interests, career goals, and the needs of the healthcare industry.

Research and explore the chosen specialty area, including its scope, key responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities.

Motivation and Rationale:

Clearly articulate your motivation for wanting to work in the chosen clinical nursing specialty area.

Explain why you believe this specialty is the right fit for your skills, interests, and future career aspirations.

Discuss the significance and relevance of the specialty in the context of contemporary healthcare practices.

Professional Goals:

Describe your short-term and long-term professional goals within the chosen clinical nursing specialty area.

Outline the steps you plan to take to achieve these goals, such as pursuing further education, certifications, or specialised training.

Discuss how these goals align with your personal values and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.

Skills and Experiences:

Identify and discuss the key skills and experiences you possess that make you well-suited for the chosen clinical nursing specialty.

Highlight any relevant clinical placements, internships, volunteer work, or research experiences you have completed or are currently engaged in.

Provide specific examples that demonstrate how your skills and experiences align with the requirements and demands of the specialty.

Professional Development Plan:

Develop a detailed plan outlining how you intend to further develop your skills and knowledge within the chosen clinical nursing specialty.

Identify specific educational programs, workshops, conferences, or professional organisations that you plan to engage with to enhance your expertise.

Explain how your professional development plan will contribute to your competence and growth as a nursing professional in the chosen specialty.

Suggested procedure

The proposal should be written in a clear and concise manner, demonstrating a strong command of written communication skills.

The proposal should be well-structured, organised, and supported by relevant information, examples, and references as appropriate.

The first-person narrative may be used in this assessment.

Support your discussion with a minimum of 5 references from 2013-2023. Use the Library search page and/or databases to locate appropriate journal articles. Please ensure that you use peer-reviewed journal articles, in addition to your textbook and relevant websites/policy documents.

Presentation guidelines

Support for this assignment

Research: contact a CDU librarian for guidance. Review the content of the Nursing Libguides on the Library website.

Academic Skills: contact a Language and Learning Advisor for support.