UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

NUR1110 Communication and scholarship in nursing and midwifery

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUR1110 Communication and scholarship in nursing and midwifery is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton, Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

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Requisites

Before NUR1110

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After NUR1110

No unit lists NUR1110 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: M2006 and M3007

Overview

This unit introduces you to the process of self-reflection, clinical communication, questioning and critical thinking in preparation for problem recognition, problem solving and maintaining personal well-being.

Research, academic writing skills and knowledge of evidence-based professional practice equip you as a scholar and a nurse/midwife.

The concepts of person-centredness (nursing) and woman-centredness (midwifery) are explored from the perspective of self, examining personal values, sets of beliefs, cultural perspectives, attitudes toward others, and factors that influence health across the lifespan.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Essay (1,500 words)Written
    40%
  • Test (1,000 word equivalence)Quiz / Test
    20%
  • Clinical skills assessment - Communication (20 minutes)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify key factors that influence health across the lifespan, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other vulnerable populations;

  2. 2

    Apply beginning level critical thinking and reflective practice that enables effective person-centred care;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate therapeutic and clinical communication skills in all formats;

  4. 4

    Describe beginning level research skills, including database searching and academic writing;

  5. 5

    Apply evidence-based practice in the provision of effective health care;

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, simulation tutorial and online activities.

Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Brigette Saar
Ms Nicole Kovach
Chief Examiners
Ms Brigette Saar

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUR1110?

NUR1110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is NUR1110 offered?

In 2027, NUR1110 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.

Does NUR1110 have an exam?

No. NUR1110 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available