Nursing Context 2: Legal, Ethical and Professional Frameworks

SHMCN6001 Nursing Context 2: Legal, Ethical and Professional Frameworks

This course introduces legal, ethical and professional frameworks that affect the nursing profession and professional nursing practice. Students will be able to clearly identify legal, ethical and professional issues, concepts and principles, and explore how these relate to clinical decision-making and the delivery of personcentred / consumer-led care. Professional standards examined include the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016), Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (2018) and Code of Ethics for Nurses (2018). Key Acts of Parliament and associated regulations will also be considered, including in relation to drug administration and management, mental health conditions, and work health and safety. Students will be encouraged to explore person-centred care and health care relationships and practice obligations in multidisciplinary healthcare team contexts.

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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 Psychology and Social Work 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.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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