NURS1137 Palliative Care Case Study Assessment – RMIT University Australia.

Subject code & Title: NURS1137 Palliative Care Case Study
This assessment is a 2000-word essay based upon a selected aspect of a Case Study. A Case Study will be provided (Recorded video conversation). The Case Study will be based upon a real-life Palliative Care Case (conversation about Palliative care) and will discuss:
NURS1137 Palliative Care Case Study Assessment – RMIT University Australia.

 Relationship & Communication: Being Present to the Palliative Care Patient,
 Planning for end of life: Advance Care Planning
 Family/Friends: Loss, Grief and Bereavement.

Your essay will discuss one of these 3 topics above (you need to Select ONE).

Drawing upon contemporary literature on the topic you have chosen, and providing examples from the case study provided, you are required to write a 2000-word essay that follows the outline presented in the table below:

NURS1137 Palliative Care Case Study Assessment – RMIT University Australia.

Points to note:
 The paper needs to be submitted via Turnitin on the subject site by the due date.
 The word limit is 2000 words (+/- 10%). The paper needs to be written in essay format (no bullet points, no tables or diagrams). 
 Use a title page at the commencement of your paper with the subject code, your name, your ID number, the requested word limit and your approximate word count (excluding reference list)
 An index/table of contents is not required.
 An introduction and a conclusion are both required.
 Please use headings if you would like to. Do not use ‘Body’ as a heading – think of something that accurately reflects the content in your discussion.
 It is recommended you utilise a minimum of 15-20 references for this paper. Your discussion must be supported with high quality, peer reviewed research relevant to the topic.
 Your paper must be formatted, cited, and referenced as per APA 7th.
 Ensure your sources are contemporary (less than ten (10) years old unless you are citing a seminal piece in a historical context which is relevant to the topic) and peer reviewed. Use predominantly Australian literature; you may use international literature if it adds weight to your discussion.
 Websites may be utilised if they are from valid sources: e.g. .gov, .edu, .org or government publications. Avoid using sites with .com in the address. Avoid using blog sites or wiki pedia or information from commercial organisations.

NURS1137 Palliative Care Case Study Assessment – RMIT University Australia.

 Extensions must be requested at least two business days before the due
date. Issues arising after this date  will need to be addressed via special
consideration.
 Remember the RMIT Student Learning Lab. They can assist you with your essay writing and referencing.