Leanne Sheeran

Leanne Sheeran is a Lecturer in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University, Australia. Her primary affiliation is with RMIT's Bundoora West campus. She specializes in maternal and child health, infant mental health, and nursing education systems. Her research focuses on healthcare quality assurance, developmental screening in children, and the interplay between substance use, mental health, and birthing outcomes.

Research Interests
Leanne's work spans Nursing, Psychology, Education Systems, and Public Health. She examines barriers to early childhood developmental assessment, preceptor training for nurses, and maternal health challenges such as breastfeeding support and postpartum mental health. Her recent projects include analyzing student incivility management in nursing academia and the lived experiences of elderly patients with chronic illness during the pandemic.

Teaching Foci
She teaches modules on child health and development, maternal wellbeing, infant mental health, and family partnerships in healthcare. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical skills like group work, assessment techniques, and collaborative care approaches.

Supervision & Collaboration
Leanne supervises Masters and PhD candidates exploring topics like nursing academic challenges and pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. She collaborates with maternal and child health services across Victoria, contributing to service improvement initiatives and clinical education programs.