Courses & Units
Neonatal Intensive and Special Care Practice CNA517
Introduction
This unit prepares the Registered Nurse/Midwife to provide comprehensive and therapeutic nursing care to critically ill newborns, the growing premature infant, and their families. The student will critically reflect on contemporary neonatal nursing practices and the assumptions that underpin them, through the lenses of families in their care, evidence-based literature, and the self. Application of theoretical knowledge and skills is gained by providing competent nursing care for infants and families in the specialist clinical environment.
Summary
Unit name | Neonatal Intensive and Special Care Practice |
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Unit code | CNA517 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
Discipline | Nursing |
Coordinator | Mrs Nicol Franz |
Delivered By |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Justify care through synthesis of physical assessment, evidence-informed literature and application of clinical reasoning.
- Appraise the illness experience from the perspective of the family to develop an individualised family centred approach to care.
- Adapt skills for working in unfamiliar contexts; and presents evaluation of practice by synthesising audit and evidence-based literature.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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060315 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
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Assessment | Clinical Practice Oral (25%)|Professional Practice Presentation (35%)|Supporting the Family - Written Reflection (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Kain V & Mannix T. (2022). Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives: Principles for Practice 2nd Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences. |
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Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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