NURBN1101 Introduction to the Nursing Profession
This unit introduces students to the foundational frameworks that guide nursing and midwifery practice in Australia, including professional standards, ethical and legal responsibilities, consumer rights and the strength-based nursing framework. It explores the role of the nurse and midwife within the interprofessional healthcare setting and focuses on the development of therapeutic and professional communication as fundamental skills in delivering safe, person-centred care.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
