Faculty of Health Sciences · Nursing · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is; To ensure that the student acquires and develops knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding nursing roles aimed at developing, protecting and improving individual, family and community health with a scientific, holistic and ethical approach.
Course Content
Health Care System and Health Team, Concepts and Theories in Nursing, Values and Ethics, Nursing Process, Records and Report Writing, Nursing Model Based on Life Activities, Providing and Maintaining a Safe Environment, Communication, Respiration, Eating and Drinking, Excretion, Personal Cleaning and Clothing, Control of Body Temperature, Movement, Work and Recreation, Expressing Sexuality, Sleep and Rest, Death, Preparation for Clinical Practice
Required Resources
Craven, R, F., Hirnle, C, J.: Fundamentals of Nursing. Human Health and Function. Lippincott. Fourth Edition.(2003) Taylor, C., Lillis, C., Lemone, P.: Fundamentals of Nursing. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, Second edition (2007) Sabuncu, N., Alpar, Ş, E, Özdilli, K ve Ark. Edt: N Sabuncu. Hemşirelik Bakımında ilke ve Uygulamalar. Alter Yayınevi. (2008) Ay F., Ertem, Ü., Özcan, N ve ark. Edt. F A Ay. Temel Hemşirelik Kavramlar, İlkeler, Uygulamalar.İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. (2008) Sabuncu, N., Alpar, Ş, E, Karabacak, Ü ve Ark. Hemşirelik Esasları Temel Beceriler Rehberi. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. (2008)
Recommended Resources
Sabuncu, N., Alpar, Ş, E, Karabacak, Ü ve Ark. Hemşirelik Esasları Temel Beceriler Rehberi. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. (2008)
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the historical development and philosophy of nursing as a profession and a discipline.
- Explains the basic concepts of nursing.
- Adopts ethical rules regarding nursing practices and professional values in nursing.
- Explains nurse theorists and models that can be used in care.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health System and Health Team, Concepts and Theories in Nursing, Values and Ethics | Health System and Health Team, Concepts and Theories in Nursing, Values and Ethics |
| 2 | Nursing process, Records and Report Writing, Providing and Maintaining a Safe Environment (Medical and Surgical Asepsis, Infection Control)Clinical Practice | Nursing process, Records and Report Writing, Providing and Maintaining a Safe Environment (Medical and Surgical Asepsis, Infection Control)Clinical Practice |
| 3 | Providing and Maintaining a Safe Environment (Medicine Applications) Clinical Application | Providing and Maintaining a Safe Environment (Medicine Applications) Clinical Application |
| 4 | Communication (Communication, Cultural Differences, Stress and Adaptation, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Patient Admission and Discharge) Clinical Practice | Communication (Communication, Cultural Differences, Stress and Adaptation, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Patient Admission and Discharge) Clinical Practice |
| 5 | Respiratory (Respiratory System and Applications, Vital Signs) Eating and Drinking (Nutrition, Digestive System and Applications) Clinical Application | Respiratory (Respiratory System and Applications, Vital Signs) Eating and Drinking (Nutrition, Digestive System and Applications) Clinical Application |
| 6 | Excretion (Urinary Excretory System Applications, Intestinal Excretion System and Applications) Clinical Application | Excretion (Urinary Excretory System Applications, Intestinal Excretion System and Applications) Clinical Application |
| 7 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 8 | Personal Cleaning and Clothing (Personal Cleaning and Clothing Practices) Clinical application | Personal Cleaning and Clothing (Personal Cleaning and Clothing Practices) Clinical application |
| 9 | Control of Body Temperature (Hot and Cold Applications) Clinical application | Control of Body Temperature (Hot and Cold Applications) Clinical application |
| 10 | Movement (Movement System and Applications, Wound Care, Pressure Sore) Clinical Application | Movement (Movement System and Applications, Wound Care, Pressure Sore) Clinical Application |
| 11 | Work and Play Clinical Practice | Work and Play Clinical Practice |
| 12 | Expressing Sexuality Clinical Practice | Expressing Sexuality Clinical Practice |
| 13 | Sleep and Rest Clinical Practice | Sleep and Rest Clinical Practice |
| 14 | Life Activities 12: Death (Death, Loss and Coping, Terminal Patient Care) Clinical Application | Life Activities 12: Death (Death, Loss and Coping, Terminal Patient Care) Clinical Application |
| 15 | Re-course of all subjects | Re-course of all subjects |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |