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NURS2003: Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Practice
2027 unit information
This unit of study builds on the knowledge and understanding acquired by students in NURS1003 Population Health and Equity. The primary objective of the unit is to equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for effectively engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and socially marginalised populations. The unit critically examines contemporary theories and discourses within health and social sciences. Emphasis is placed on fostering students’ ability to engage in critical reflection and in-depth analysis, particularly in relation to the intricate interplay between power dynamics and social determinants of health. Students will be guided to explore theories and practices related to providing culturally safe and person-centred care to individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, both within Australia and beyond.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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36 credit points of 1000 level units including NURS1003 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. inquire about, and reflect upon, the main theories, ideas and beliefs that have shaped, and continue to shape, contemporary discourses of health, illness and care, and the meaning of these for the provision of care, particularly nursing care.
- LO2. critically evaluate the relationship between the social, cultural, historical, political, environmental and global factors that determine health outcomes across the lifespan.
- LO3. identify and discuss features of nursing professional culture, clinical governance, clinical practice and service delivery, that impact the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of other cultural backgrounds.
- LO4. critically analyze theories of cultural competence, including cultural respect and safety and patient and community partnership approaches to providing safe and comprehensive care for socially and culturally diverse populations.
- LO5. search for, locate, use and critique the international literature to explore key concepts related to this unit of study.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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