NUR5014 Holistic mental health care
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5014 Holistic mental health care is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for NUR5014. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before NUR5014
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5014
No unit lists NUR5014 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6031 in the Mental health nursing specialisation.
Overview
People experiencing mental health conditions experience poorer physical health and poorer health outcomes, and less access to services than people without mental health conditions. Mental health nurses can play a key role in being able to promote a holistic approach to health and wellbeing to support positive outcomes for people living with mental and physical health problems.
You will examine the social determinants of health and wellbeing and how these factors shape inequalities in health, particularly for priority populations. You will develop strategies to address, support and promote mental and physical health when working with consumers, families, carers and supporters. This unit will support you in being able to work holistically to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with mental health conditions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
Assessment
- Multimedia communication (10 mins)Artefact25%
- Critical report (2,000 words)Written35%
- Concept map and care planArtefact40%
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
Analyse why people living with mental health conditions experience poorer health outcomes than the general population
- 2
Analyse the impacts of mental health conditions on overall health and wellbeing
- 3
Distinguish priority populations within Australia and analyse the relationship between priority populations and poorer mental health
- 4
Evaluate how structures and systems within Australian society affect health and wellbeing for people living with mental health conditions
- 5
Critique national and state-based targets, policies and/or frameworks aimed at improving outcomes for people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health conditions
- 6
Plan evidence-based, holistic, person-centred approaches to support and promote mental and physical health of people living with mental health conditions
- 7
Advocate for equitable, multi-level, person-centred and integrated approaches to health care for people who are living with mental health conditions.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Alison Hansen
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Alison Hansen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5014?
NUR5014 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5014 offered?
In 2026, NUR5014 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does NUR5014 have an exam?
No. NUR5014 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.