Foundations of professional nursing practice

NUR5005

Synopsis

This unit will introduce you to the foundational professional skills essential for nursing practice. You will examine nursing from a socio-political framework and will be introduced to professional standards and ethical codes that underpin nursing practice.
You will explore legal and ethical theories and principles that relate to nursing practice in the Australian healthcare context.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Audience: Postgraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (2)

First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS