NUR5005 Foundations of professional nursing practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5005 Foundations of professional nursing practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5005
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5005
No unit lists NUR5005 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisites:
Course: M6016
Units: NUR5111 NUR1014
Prohibition: NUR5011
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Audio-visual/Multimedia presentationPresentation50%
- Case study analysis (2,000 words)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Standards and Codes of practice that underpin the expected behaviour and attitudes of registered nurses in Australia.
- 2
Apply ethical theories and principles to inform decision-making in clinical practice.
- 3
Explore the socio-political factors that influence nursing practice in the Australian healthcare context.
- 4
Analyse the legal implications of actions taken in nursing practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials22 hours
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Auxillia Madhuvu
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Auxillia Madhuvu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5005?
NUR5005 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5005 offered?
In 2026, NUR5005 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5005 have an exam?
No. NUR5005 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.