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NUR383 - Nursing Practice Global Experience Placement

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nursing

Credit Points

Unit Level

300

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (NUR135, NUR257)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {WNUR01, WNUR02, WNURA1, WNURE1}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit examines the principles of global health and social justice in nursing, focusing on reducing health disparities and promoting equitable care across diverse populations. Students will assess community health needs, analyse the social determinants of health, and develop evidence-based interventions to improve global health outcomes. Emphasis is placed on working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local health organisations to deliver culturally competent and safe care in varied settings.

This is an elective unit for students who choose to undertake a global health experience, which will involve an international placement. The hours of the international placement may vary and do not contribute to the Australian based professional experience requirement of 800 hours.

Important Information

The unit offering is subject to external funding. Although some cost will be covered by the funding, students will be expected to contribute to the costs for travel and accommodation in relation to the experience.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of global health and social justice in nursing practice, addressing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare delivery to diverse populations in various cultural contexts.
2.	Analyse the health needs of communities in a global setting, identifying key determinants of health and formulating evidence-based nursing care to improve health outcomes.
3.	Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and local health organisations in global health initiatives, demonstrating cultural safety in communication and care delivery.
4.	Critically reflect on personal experiences and challenges encountered during the placement, evaluating their impact on professional growth and nursing practice.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Pre-placement Workshop Attendance (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3
2.	ANSAT: Clinical Placement Assessment Tool (500 words) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4
3.	Reflection (1000 words) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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