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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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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
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On 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 hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify population health indicators particularly as they relate to vulnerable groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- 2
Describe the social determinants of health including environmental determinants and the impact of climate change on global health;
- 3
Discuss the role of the nurse/midwife in mitigation and adaptation;
- 4
Identify personally held values, beliefs and cultural orientation;
- 5
Discuss the characteristics of a culturally competent health care workforce and health care system;
- 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
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Lectures 1 hour/week
Tutorials/active learning 2 hours/week
Guided pre-learning 2-3 hours/week
Self-directed learning 6 hours/week
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 2021, 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.