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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Puplic Health Nursing |
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| Course Code |
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HML307 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor NURİYEKABUKÇU
Instructor NURTEN KARACAOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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The student taking this course,
Understands and implements the basic concepts and theories of Public Health and Science of Nursing
Recognizes the society in the region, may notice the changing health care needs and determines the high priority health problems.
Describes the structure and operation of voluntary and social health resources of the National Health Care System.
Is aware of and can work in maternal and child health, school health, occupational health, community mental health, and home care services.
Defines health-risk groups in society, and applies preventive health care
Applies his/her nursing knowledge and skills in protecting and improving health in accordance with the needs of individuals.
Makes, implements and evaluates a training program for protecting and improving health.
Provides counseling on some selected health issues.
Cooperates with colleagues, community leaders and health disciplines to meet the health needs of individuals, family and community groups.
Reports the results of the study, and holds records.
Follows the scientific and technological developments related to the public health.
Defines the principles of management and supervision related to the principles of public health nursing, and functions, responsibilities, tasks of the public health nurse.
Evaluates the health of the elderly, describes precautions necessary to protect and improve the health of the elderly, and summarizes the operation of aged care systems.
Makes rehabilitation nursing practice.
Knows the techniques of effective communication, and uses the ability in practice.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of the science of public health nursing is to educate nurses who use their basic knowledge, concepts and principles in line with the country´s health care system and the philosophy of our school. Also the nurses should take the role of professional nursing at every stage of the disease, improve the public health of the individuals and community groups and protect them against the diseases. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course focuses on the protection and development of the health of family and the community groups in accordance with the basic concepts and theories of public health and public health nursing science. This course introduces the unique roles and functions of the main application areas of public health nursing such as family, school, workplace, elderly care and home care. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, field |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to Public Health |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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2 |
Basic Concepts of Public Health, Health Levels |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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3 |
Knowing the Society , Community Health Nursing Process |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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4 |
Early Diagnosis Practice and Public Health Nursing |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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5 |
Social Infectious Diseases and Public Health Nursing |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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6 |
Immunization Services |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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7 |
Maternal and Child Health Services |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
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9 |
Public Health Nursing in Physical Social Rehabilitation,
Family Planning and Counseling Education |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework |
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10 |
Major Chronic Diseases
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Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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11 |
Environmental Health Nursing |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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12 |
Healthcare Organization in Turkey |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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13 |
Occupational Health and Safety Nursing |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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14 |
Occupational Diseases |
Research from different sources, case study, examining past research |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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15 |
Community Mental Health Services, Elderly Health Services |
Research from different sources, case study, reading previous researches |
Visual and oral presentations and interactive teaching methods (question and answer, group study, brainstorming, student seminars, case study, research, homework) |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 1. Güler Ç, Akın L (ed) Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Press, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Press, 2006.
2. Erdoğan S, Nahcivan N, Esin N, Demirezen E, Coşansu G, Bulduk S, Seçginli S, Öztürk N. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dersi Uygulama Rehberi, İstanbul University Publications No: 4588,İstanbul, 2005.
3. Maurer FA, Smith CM. Community/ Public health Nursing practice Health for families and populations.Fourth edition. Saunders Elseiver, St.Louis, 2009.
4.Öztek z,Kubilay G,Toplum Sağlığı Hemşireliği,Palme Publishing,Ankara,2008
5.Bertan M,Güler Ç(ed),Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler,Güneş Bookstore,Ankara,1995
6.Erefe E,Bayık A,Bahar Z, A.Özsoy S,Türkistanlı E,Uysal A,Uğurlu Z, Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Ders Notları,Bornova-İzmir,1998.
7-Usluer G,Leblebicioğlu H,Ünal s(ed)Aşılama ve Profilaksi El Kitabı,Bilimsel Tıp Publishing,Ankara ,2005.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Knows the factors that may affect nursing care practices during health and/or disease states in accordance with the basic human needs of the individual, family and community health. |
5 |
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2 |
Knows how to use the teaching and learning process in nursing care |
5 |
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3 |
Knows how to use health policy, legislation and management of health services in the nursing process, and knows his/her duties, powers and responsibilities. |
4 |
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4 |
Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure, function and the relation of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions and plans appropriate nursing interventions.
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5 |
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5 |
Knows the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care and health protection, and makes appropriate plans and evaluations for the maintenance and development of nursing using effective communication techniques . |
5 |
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6 |
Assesses developments related to nursing using scientific methods . Knows how to benefit from the evidence-based applications in meeting the healthy caring needs of the patient and healthy individuals . |
4 |
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7 |
Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure and function of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions, and plans and practises appropriate nursing interventions. |
5 |
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8 |
Contributes to the creation of policies to raise the level of community health. Sensitive to the issue of community health projects and activities to improve health protection. |
5 |
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9 |
Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. |
5 |
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10 |
Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. |
4 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies in the field. |
4 |
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12 |
Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. |
5 |
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13 |
Knows the methods for the production of scientific knowledge and how to use the scientific method of problem solving. |
5 |
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14 |
Uses effective communication techniques in accordance with the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care. |
4 |
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15 |
Uses scientific methods and developments relevant to nursing practice. Makes evidence-based practices in meeting the health care needs of the patients and healthy individuals . |
5 |
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16 |
Uses the process of teaching and learning in nursing services. |
4 |
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17 |
Uses information on health policy, health care legislation and management in nursing care process. |
5 |
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18 |
Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. |
4 |
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19 |
Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. |
5 |
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20 |
As well as developing professionally, takes interest in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his/her capabilities by identifying his/her learning needs. Knows at least one foreign language. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
7 |
98 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
7 |
98 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
10 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 246 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 9.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 10 |
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