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NURS6031: Frameworks for Nursing Practice
2027 unit information
Leadership knowledge and capability is inherent to the role of a registered nurse in a range of contexts, to fulfil the mandate for patient safety and quality in health care. The high proportion of nurses within the health care workforce compared to any other health profession, points to nurses as having the potential for the greatest influence on patient safety and person-centred quality care. In this unit of study students will be equipped to develop their understanding of leadership in nursing and the specific contribution of nursing leadership to safety and quality in health care. In this unit students' will also extend their teamwork, reflection and collaboration skills, and their understanding of how these contribute to various forms of effective communication in healthcare settings. Students will advance their knowledge and application of the regulatory, legal, and ethical frameworks that safeguard the public and by which they will be accountable as registered nurses. A key focus of this unit of study is to also equip students with the knowledge and skills to support their transition to being a registered nurse.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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NURS5081 and NURS5082 or NURS5206 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Critically appraise clinical nursing leadership theories and relate these concepts to clinical governance, quality and safety in health care.
- LO2. Further develop and apply leadership attributes and collaboration skills as preparation for practice.
- LO3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of the National Law, Codes of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics, and Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
- LO4. Evaluate a meaningful clinical experience within a reflective practice framework.
- LO5. Understand the requirements for registration as a registered nurse and prepare for the transition to graduate nurse.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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