Faculty of Health Sciences · Nursing · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the fundamental concepts of public health and the philosophy of public health nursing, as well as to discuss the roles and responsibilities of nurses in this field. In addition, it is intended to enhance their knowledge and skills in protecting and promoting the health of individuals, families, and communities, and to meet their professional needs in the area. The course also aims to support students in developing the ability to collaborate with community institutions and to establish effective, accurate, and healthy communication.
Course Content
This course covers the fundamental roles and responsibilities of public health nurses in addressing the needs of different segments of society. It focuses on preventive and promotive health services, community health needs, environmental factors, and the functioning of the health system at the individual, family, and community levels. Additionally, within the framework of the organization of health services in Türkiye and epidemiological approaches, topics such as home care, family, school, occupational, environmental, and community mental health, as well as the health of disadvantaged groups, will be addressed with a holistic perspective.
Required Resources
1.Erkin, Ö., Kalkım, A., & Göl, İ. (2021). Public Health Nursing. Antalya: Çukurova Nobel Medical Publishing.
Recommended Resources
2.Bahar, Z., & Beşer, A. (2017). Home Care. Istanbul: Deren Printing.
3.Şahinöz, T. (2017). Public Health Practice Book. Istanbul: Nobel Medical Publishing.
4.Kaakinen et al. (2018). Guide to Family Health Assessment: Theory, Practice, and Research (4th ed., Translated Edition).
5.Kılıç, B., & Ünal, B. (2019). Community-Oriented Health (TOHS) (1st ed.). Izmir: Ema Medical Publishing.
6.Tulchinsky, T., & Varavikova, E. (2019). The New Public Health (3rd ed., Turkish translation by S. Vaizoğlu). Ankara.
Rules
Being in class on time and participating in class.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Midterm | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental concepts of public health, historical development, and the philosophy of public health nursing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 2 | Community health assessment and epidemiological approaches | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 3 | Levels of health protection and the organization of health services in Türkiye | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 4 | Health and nursing approaches across developmental stages | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 5 | Communicable and chronic diseases and the roles of public health nurses | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 6 | Family health and maternal-child health services | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 7 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 8 | Home care services and nursing practices | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 9 | School health nursing and services for student health | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 10 | Occupational health, environmental health, and prevention of work-related accidents | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 11 | Disadvantaged groups and access to health services | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 12 | Prison health and community mental health nursing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 13 | Ethics, health literacy, and the use of technology | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 14 | General evaluation and presentation of assignments | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 15 | General evaluation and presentation of assignments | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |