Professional Nursing Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5003
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Course ID
202280
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
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 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

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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