UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

NUR1111 Global health and cultural competence in nursing and midwifery practice

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUR1111 Global health and cultural competence in nursing and midwifery practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Clayton, Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 2 other tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for NUR1111. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before NUR1111

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After NUR1111

1 unit list NUR1111 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M2006 Bachelor of Nursing or M3007 Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons).

Overview

This unit introduces the student to the concepts of health and illness as they relate to health indicators for vulnerable groups, and local and global healthcare. The influence of the social determinants of health will be explored as they impact on the health and personal wellbeing of individuals.

This unit enables the student to develop a conceptual understanding of health and illness, global and population health, environmental impacts on the health of people, health promotion and health screening.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Written Assignment (2,500 words)
    35%
  • Group synopsis (1,000 words) + Group presentation (10 min)
    25%
  • Written Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle
    40%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify population health indicators particularly as they relate to vulnerable groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;

  2. 2

    Describe the social determinants of health including environmental determinants and the impact of climate change on global health;

  3. 3

    Discuss the role of the nurse/midwife in disease control;

  4. 4

    Develop knowledge of cultural respect and safety related to the diverse cultures in Australia;

  5. 5

    Discuss the characteristics of a culturally competent health care workforce and health care system;

  6. 6

    Describe the role that health promotion and population screening play as preventative measures within health care systems locally and globally.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

36 hours of teacher facilitated study, including letures and tutorials.
108 hours of teacher facilitated and self-directed study, including online and Moodle 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 Roz Williamson
Ms Chanika Ilangakoon
Chief Examiners
Ms Roz Williamson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUR1111?

NUR1111 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after NUR1111?

NUR1111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR2227.

When is NUR1111 offered?

In 2023, NUR1111 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.

Does NUR1111 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

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
Handbook years
2020202120222023