Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5171
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Course ID
208401
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to extend knowledge and skills relating to clinical reasoning and decision-making by exploring clinical reasoning and decision-making theories, models and frameworks.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse, evaluate, and apply the theoretical concepts that inform reasoned, evidence-based decision-making in practice.
  • Consider the role of the midwife/registered nurse in multidisciplinary ethical and legal practices as they relate to clinical reasoning and decision-making.
  • Identify and support women's/patient's choice, while working in a partnership model, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women/patients and those with ethnic and other diverse needs.
  • Apply theories and principles of clinical reasoning and decision making to progress nursing and midwifery models of care.
  • Critically reflect upon cultural identity, professional, and personal beliefs, and lifestyle choices, that impact decision-making

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 29768
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed NURS5171 Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice at the University of South Australia

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The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.