Rate My Professor Peta Cornell

Peta Cornell is a Lecturer in the Curtin School of Nursing, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. Listed as Dr Peta Cornell, she is directly associated with the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) and serves as a teaching-focused academic and endorsed midwife. Her professional contributions emphasize midwifery education and practice. She is based in Room 410, Building 405 (Nursing) on the Curtin Perth campus, with contact details including telephone 08 9266 7368.

Cornell's research output includes peer-reviewed publications addressing key aspects of midwifery training and delivery models. Notable publications are 'A new Australian graduate entry master of midwifery course with a focus on the rural woman: Program evaluation' (2023, Women and Birth), which details the evaluation of a specialized Master of Midwifery program; 'Midwifery Students’ Developing an understanding of being ‘with woman’: A Qualitative Study' (2020), investigating student acquisition of woman-centered care concepts during continuity experiences; 'Graduating midwifery students’ preferred model of practice and first job decisions: A qualitative study' (2020); 'Sharing midwifery philosophy through a positive learning environment prepares students for a future providing midwifery continuity of care: A mixed method study' (2024); 'Harnessing student portfolio metadata to support abdominal palpation and vaginal examination teaching and learning' (2024, Nurse Education in Practice); and 'From authentic assessment to authenticity in assessment - broadening perspectives' (2023). She frequently collaborates with Zoe Bradfield, Lesley Kuliukas, Helen Godwin, Brooke Thomson, and others on studies exploring caseload midwifery, student portfolios, competency-based education, and continuity of care in Australian midwifery education. Additional contributions include 'Becoming endorsed: How to jump the hurdles' (2024), providing guidance on midwife endorsement processes, and recent works such as 'Together We Walk' (2024, Women and Birth). Her scholarship supports advancements in midwifery pedagogy and clinical preparation.