NUR1113 Law, ethics and leadership in nursing and midwifery
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR1113 Law, ethics and leadership in nursing and midwifery is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR1113
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR1113
2 units list NUR1113 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit focuses in developing knowledge related to evidence-based professional practice shared in nursing and midwifery. The importance of leadership in healthcare and the role of leaders for the provision of safe and effective person-centered care (nursing) or woman-centered care (midwifery) will be explored.
Issues of privacy, confidentiality and respect for others will be tested in simulated healthcare environments.
Students will also be introduced to the standards of practice for nurses, midwives and mental health that regulate the professional roles and responsibilities as they pertain to the Australian healthcare system.
Emphasis is placed on the legal and ethical requirements that underpin practice as registered nurses and midwives, including Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and the concept of 'fitness to practice'.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assessment (2000 words)30%
- Ethical theories and principles in health care (group work)30%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain how leadership theories and leader attributes influence teamwork in nursing and midwifery practice.
- 2
Explore the ethical theories and principles that are relevant in healthcare practice
- 3
Justify the ethical approaches nurses and midwives need to consider when caring for patients and their families.
- 4
Identify the legal concepts that apply to the delivery of nursing and midwifery practice.
- 5
Discuss how nurses and midwives comply with the Australian laws in the healthcare setting.
- 6
Explain how the NMBA (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia) standards and codes for practice underpin the expected behaviour and attitudes of nursing and midwifery practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures9 hours
Lectures 1 hour/week
Tutorials 2 hours/week
Guided pre-learning 2-3 hours/week
Self-directed learning 6 hours/weeks
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Chanika Ilangakoon
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Chanika Ilangakoon
- Dr Claire Hayes
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR1113?
NUR1113 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR1113?
NUR1113 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR2225 and NUR2227.
When is NUR1113 offered?
In 2021, NUR1113 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR1113 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.