NUR5007 Primary and global health in contemporary nursing practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5007 Primary and global health in contemporary nursing practice is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUR5002 and NUR5033 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5007
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUR5007
2 units list NUR5007 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6016, NUR5006, NUR5010
Overview
In this unit you will explore the key principles and concepts of health that inform the frameworks guiding disease prevention. You will develop an understanding of: health and illness; global and population health; social determinants of health, environmental impacts on health; therapeutic communication and cultural safety; health promotion and health screening. This will provide a foundation for you to explore and reflect on the provision of health care to underserved populations and nursing in a culturally diverse community.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Essay (3,500 words)Written40%
- Group presentation (30 mins - 3,000 words equivalent)Presentation40%
- Clinical performance (80 hours)Work integratedCompetency hurdle20%
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
Critically evaluate the concepts of planetary, global, and public health and their impact on nursing practice.
- 2
Analyse the impact of globalisation on human health, considering social, economic, and political factors.
- 3
Critically analyse health care systems, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in health care delivery.
- 4
Analyse the factors contributing to health inequities for priority populations, and evaluate strategies to improve access to healthcare and equitable service provision.
- 5
Evaluate the influence of the social determinants of health, and review global and local strategies to improve health and equity outcomes.
- 6
Critically evaluate and appraise the role of health literacy, health promotion, and population screening in primary healthcare.
- 7
Demonstrate practice at a beginning level in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered nurse standards for practice, Code of conduct for nurses and the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- 8
Apply evidence-based research and show how planetary, global and public health impact healthcare delivery.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials27 hours
17 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, interprofessional learning (IPL) and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Dawn Whittall
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Dawn Whittall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5007?
You need NUR5002 and NUR5033 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUR5007?
NUR5007 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR5004 and NUR5006. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is NUR5007 offered?
In 2026, NUR5007 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5007 have an exam?
No. NUR5007 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.