Becoming a Nursing Professional

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 1000
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Course ID
201093
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the role and requirements of the Registered Nurse in a contemporary health context.

  • Introduction To Becoming A Health Professional
  • Literacies For Nursing Practice
  • Introduction To Safety And Quality And Legal And Ethical Principles
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine what it means to be a health professional and registered nurse in Australia and internationally
  • Demonstrate the range of literacies that inform health care and underpin safe nursing practice
  • Describe the professional, legal, and ethical requirements that underpin healthcare and nursing practice
  • Describe the concepts of person-centred nursing
  • Describe the relationship between evidence-based practice and safety and quality in healthcare
  • Describe the communication skills required for safe practice and interdisciplinary teamwork in a health care environment

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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