Neonatal Care Practice unit (CNA517)

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 Care Practice
Unit code	CNA517
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Nicol Franz
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

CNA516 Neonatal Care Theory

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, 3 times.
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.
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.