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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.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 1

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $578


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

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