Educational Disclaimer

Last updated: 14 October 2026

1. General Educational Purpose

NursingRules (www.nursingrules.com.au) provides educational information, nursing study guides, clinical assessment checklists, handover templates, and other learning resources intended primarily for nursing students.

Our content is designed to support theoretical learning, revision, clinical skills preparation and professional development.

All information published on NursingRules is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

2. Not a Substitute for Professional Education or Clinical Supervision

NursingRules resources are supplementary learning materials and do not replace:

  • Accredited nursing education programs or university teaching.
  • Supervised clinical training and assessment.
  • Guidance from qualified clinical educators, registered nurses or other healthcare professionals.
  • Healthcare organisation policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Current clinical guidelines and relevant professional standards.

Students must follow the requirements of their educational institution and clinical placement organisation.

3. Clinical Information and Patient Safety

Nursing knowledge, clinical guidelines, healthcare practices and professional standards may change over time.

Although NursingRules aims to provide accurate, clear and evidence-informed educational content, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current or free from errors.

Clinical assessment guides, checklists and templates are learning aids and should not be used as the sole basis for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment or clinical decision-making.

Healthcare professionals and students must use appropriate clinical judgement, follow current local policies and seek qualified supervision when required.

4. No Individual Medical Advice

NursingRules does not provide personalised medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations or clinical consultations.

Information on this website should not be used to diagnose or manage a medical condition or replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

If you have a health concern, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

For a medical emergency in Australia, call 000.

5. Professional Standards and Scope of Practice

Nursing students and healthcare professionals are responsible for understanding and practising within their applicable roles, responsibilities and scope of practice.

Users should refer to current guidance from relevant Australian professional and regulatory bodies, including the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), as applicable.

NursingRules is an independent educational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or officially approved by the NMBA, Ahpra or any university unless expressly stated otherwise.

6. External Links and References

NursingRules may include references to research articles, professional organisations, clinical guidelines and external websites.

These resources are provided for educational convenience.

We do not control external websites and cannot guarantee the accuracy, availability or currency of their content.

7. Use of Downloadable Resources

Downloadable nursing checklists, templates and guides are provided as supplementary educational tools.

They are not intended to replace approved clinical documentation, workplace assessment forms, institutional protocols or official healthcare records.

Users should confirm that any resource is appropriate for their learning needs and complies with the requirements of their educational institution or healthcare organisation.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable Australian law, NursingRules is not responsible for losses or harm arising from reliance on information provided on this website.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes, restricts or modifies rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable Australian law.

9. Contact Us

If you identify an error, outdated information or a concern regarding any educational content published on NursingRules, please contact us.

Email: nursingrules.support@gmail.com

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

We welcome constructive feedback to help improve the quality of our educational resources.