NUR5022 Contemporary nursing in context 2

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

1. 1

   Critically analyse the meaning of health and the broad principles of public health such as equity, community engagement and partnerships to undertake a health needs assessment.

2. 2

   Analyse the key philosophies and frameworks of primary healthcare and health promotion.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Recognise the role of health literacy and behaviour change in improving health outcomes for diverse population groups.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Critically evaluate the impact of cultural diversity on health and illness behaviour and develop strategies to incorporate the issues of cultural safety and cultural competence within nursing practice.

7. 7

   Recognise the elements of therapeutic communication with particular reference to working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups.

8. 8

   Incorporate the issues of cultural safety and cultural competence by reflecting on personally held values, beliefs and cultural orientation related to cultural sensitivity.

9. 9

   Determine barriers associated with access to, and equity in health care particularly as they relate to Indigenous Australians and people in different vulnerable groups.

10. 10

    Identify the characteristics of a culturally competent health care workforce and health care system.