Overview
As a nursing student, you may be confronted by legal and ethical dilemmas that will require you to apply appropriate decision-making skills. This unit will support your transition to a graduate nurse by ensuring that you understand the healthcare laws that govern the profession of nursing. In this unit, you will examine the legal concepts and ethical principles and explore how registered nurses apply these in a healthcare context.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: BIOH12012 Co-requisite: NURS12162
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students consistently praised the podcasts as a flexible and effective learning tool, allowing them to engage with content during breaks or at home, reducing screen fatigue.
Continue to provide podcasts alongside other learning materials. Consider reviewing audio quality to ensure clarity and volume consistency to enhance accessibility.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students valued Craig’s clear, patient, and knowledgeable teaching style, particularly the use of real-life examples and scenarios to contextualise complex legal and ethical concepts.
Maintain the use of real-world scenarios and Craig’s interactive delivery style. Incorporate additional contemporary case studies to further enrich students’ understanding.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students valued the real-world scenarios and examples integrated into teaching, which made legal and ethical concepts more relatable and applicable to clinical practice.
Maintain the use of practical examples and case studies in teaching to enhance student engagement and help them apply theoretical knowledge to real-life nursing contexts.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students praised the teaching team’s responsiveness, support, and approachability, noting timely email responses, guidance through assessments, and overall helpfulness.
Continue maintaining high levels of communication and support, with forums, email responses, and check-ins. Encourage staff to provide guidance proactively, particularly for complex or challenging topics.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students appreciated the clear and structured weekly mini-lectures, which helped them approach complex topics and assessments with confidence. The clarity and organisation of the delivery made challenging content more approachable.
Continue providing structured mini-lectures each week, ensuring topics are clearly introduced and linked to practical scenarios. Maintain the balance of clarity, organisation, and approachability in teaching delivery.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students appreciated Craig’s responsiveness, supportive approach, and well-organised delivery of content, including podcasts and weekly mini-lectures, which made complex legal and ethical topics accessible and engaging.
Maintain the combination of clear, structured teaching with timely support and flexible learning resources, as this positively impacts student understanding and engagement.