General
Topic outline
Assessments
The Oral Patient Presentation is divided into two activities:
A- Patient interview 2 May 2025
B- Video presentation 12 May 2025
Please have a look at all the documents available before you start planning for this assignment. Do not hesitate to ask for help.
The online APS Test will be available from 09:00 on 06 May 2025.
The test is out of 50 marks.
You will have only one attempt to complete the test, which will automatically close 60 minutes after you start.
The online APS Sick Test will be available from 09h00 on 13 May 2025.
The test is out of 50 marks.
You have one attempt to complete the test, which will close automatically after 60 minutes after starting the attempt.
Dear Student,
Kindly find your exam assignment below.
Please note: If you have been granted an exemption from the examination for this module, you are not required to complete the assignment.
Carefully read the student instructions and ensure you follow them closely.
If you have any questions, please contact your educator for assistance.
Refer to the marking rubric to guide your work.
Use the Turnitin link below to submit.
Submission deadline: 06 June 2025 at 16:00.
- D1 Exam Assignment 2025 Turnitin Assignment 2
SLO 1.1 Self-Concept
Dear Student,
Please complete the SDL by 28 April 2025 by watching the video below on Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development. Take notes as you watch and complete the quiz that follows.
Follow the links below to complete the emotional intelligence and personality tests. Then, share your findings in the forum and respond to at least one of your peer’s discussions.
- Reflect on the following questions:
- How does your personality affect the way you handle stress?
- How do emotional intelligence skills impact communication?
- How can you work better with people of different personality types?
- Post your reflections and respond to at least two peers with insights or encouragement.
Dear Student,
Please complete the quiz below as part of your preparation for the class.
The activity must be completed before 07:59 on 29 April 2025.
SLO 1.2 Spirituality
This article gives a broad overview of African religious views and practices. There are so many different ethnic groups and it is very difficult to know the details of each religion practiced within these groups.
Remember that for the purpose of your APS module on spirituality, the focus always remains on the holistic care of the patient. We need to allow for spiritual care during illness but also consider how they see the illness and how religious practices may influence the patients’ health. Therefore, a short summary of the most prevalent religions in your area, might help you to understand the patient better. Include the following topics:
- Broad overview of what is the believe
- The moral conduct of the believe system
- Holidays and festivals (practices during festivals)
- Dietary practices
- Rituals and ceremonies (practices e.g. female circumcision)
- Controversial aspects of the religion
Complete the table provided. Keep it very short to assist you with only the basics on each religion. It may provide you with only enough information to start a conversation. Remember that if you address your patient with respect, enquiring about what is important to them and showing that you have their best interest at heart, they will almost always respond positively.
SLO 1.3 Sexuality
In order to have a better understand of all the factors influencing sexual development, take the time to read through this article. It is well explained and a very good summary of the different factors that need to be considered.
Watch the YouTube video on Freud's theory on psychosexual development. It will assist you in understanding the theory.
Sexual health, human rights, and the law significantly influence nursing care by shaping practices that ensure patient dignity, privacy, and access to equitable care. Nurses must respect patients' rights to autonomy and confidentiality while navigating legal frameworks that address consent, discrimination, and access to sexual health services. By understanding these intersections, nurses can advocate for inclusive, nonjudgmental care that upholds patients' rights and promotes their overall well-being.
Read only the index of this document: “Sexual health, human rights and the law”. It will add insight to the complex challenges nurse might encounter in the daily nursing care of patients.
SLO 2.2 Communication
Dear Student,
Welcome to the D1 APS module. Please watch the two videos below and complete the quiz that follows.
The first video explains how the communication process works, highlighting key components such as the sender, receiver, message, and feedback. The second video focuses on communication within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, emphasising the impact of poor communication on patient care.
As you watch, take note of common communication barriers, their effects on teamwork and patient outcomes, and strategies to improve communication within healthcare settings.
Dear Student,
In preparation for class watch and reflect on the videos below and take notes on the challenges observed.
SLO 2.3 Cultural Sensitive Nursing
As a post-class activity, read the article and make a short summary to be used as part of the content to be studied for tests and exam.
SLO 2.4 Stress and Coping
Reflect on your understanding of stress and coping mechanisms before and after the presentation.
SLO 2.5 Loss, grief and dying
It is important that you firstly work through the PowerPoint presentation on Loss, grief and dying. If you want to share your insights and experiences, you are more than welcome. Please ask your questions to ensure that you understand the content well. The questions can be addressed by any student, educator or by the subject coordinator.