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Introduction
This unit is designed to be experiential and practice-focused. It will build upon neonatal theoretical knowledge and focus on the complex healthcare needs of the neonate and their family/s when requiring specialised care. The skills required in practice to address complex neonatal nursing situations will be covered. You will examine neonatal complications and emergencies requiring nursing intervention, stabilisation and management during the neonatal healthcare journey that is evidence-informed, and culturally appropriate.
Summary
| Unit name | Neonatal Intensive and Special Care Practice |
| Unit code | CNA517 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Nicol Franz |
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| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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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 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Utilise specialist knowledge to assess and manage complex neonatal health care needs that is evidence-informed, sensitive and culturally appropriate approach.
- Critically analyse neonatal care practice to enhance patient care.
- Assess neonatal complications and emergencies requiring intervention and coordination to determine a management plan.
- Critically reflect on neonatal care practices, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in relation to current practices and professional standards.
- Rationalise and communicate ethically and culturally appropriate clinical decision-making processes in neonatal care.
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 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $3,178.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
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. Online webinar - 1 hour webinar, 9 times. |
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| Assessment | Portfolio Task: Evaluation with professional reflection on practice (25%)|Portfolio: Action Plan (25%)|Portfolio: Practice Skills Assessment and Professional Dialogue (50%) |
| 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 ed.). 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. |
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