Professional Practice (Nursing)

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 5072
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Course ID
207792
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
5
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
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to consider a number of issues faced by registered nurses in advanced practice settings. Concepts such as accountability, ethical decision-making, advocacy, leadership in nursing practice, culturally competent nursing, evidence-based practice and the nurse practitioner role are considered as this course assists the student to explore the parameters within which nurses practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate professional writing skills
  • Demonstrate skills in critical analysis
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and describe and analyse the changing nature of professional nursing work in contemporary health systems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and reflect on the concepts of accountability, responsibility, ethics, and moral decision-making
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and reflect on the concept of evidencebased health care and its relationship to nursing practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of leadership and collaboration within the health care setting
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and reflect on the development of culturally competent nursing practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the advanced nurse within the Australian health care setting
  • Apply the knowledge gained through this course to the practice area in which the student currently is employed

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