Professional Nursing Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5003
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Course ID
202280
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
David Foley
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To explain the essential components of professional nursing practice and reflect on their use in practice settings.

  • The Art & Science Of Nursing
  • The Australian Healthcare System
  • Scope Of Practice And Professional Standards
  • Building Therapeutic Relationships And Team Collaboration
  • Legal Frameworks For Nursing Practice
  • Ethics In Nursing Practice
  • Cultural Safety
  • Evidence Based Healthcare & Critical Reflection
  • Social And Political Determinants Of Health
  • Managing Death, Dying & Self Care

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the historical and contemporary factors influencing health care systems
  • Differentiate health care services based on primary, secondary and tertiary categories
  • Articulate and communicate to others the role of the nurse and the scope of practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the purposes of Standards of Practice for the Registered Nurses, and relevant codes
  • Develop skills in reflection to support ongoing development through learning experiences
  • Discuss the ethico-legal frameworks of nursing

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 54124
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
Class number
Class number 52494
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 53559
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
Class number
Class number 53560
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32

Online

Class number
Class number 59692
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This is an online tutorial class commencing the week 3 Aug to 21 Sep.
Class number
Class number 59714
Section
Section 02OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This is an online tutorial class commencing the week 3 Aug to 21 Sep.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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