UNIT 7 Guidance/academic advising, counseling and discipline Guidance, Academic Advising, Counseling, and Discipline. Nursing education is a comprehensive and dynamic field that requires structured support to help students achieve academic, personal, and professional success. The aspects of Guidance, Academic Advising, Counseling, and Discipline play a crucial role in shaping competent and ethical nursing professionals. 1. Guidance in Nursing Education Definition Guidance refers to the process of helping nursing students in