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Course Name : Fundamentals Of Nursing 1

Course Code : HML125

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SERAP TORUN
Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜRSEL ÖZTUNÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the role of nurses in the health care system and his/her own role as a student nurse.
Learn and apply the basic individual health rules necessary to protect the health of the patient and his/her own health.
Gain and apply the skills related to nursing profession, its basic theories, concepts, principles and methods .
Understand the basic scientific principles of nursing care and gain technical skills in patient care using these principles .
Gain the ability to educate and train the patient in accordance with the scientific knowledge acquired.
Understand the basic philosophy of nursing duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession, its place in society and relations with other professions.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To prepare the students for person-family-public quality care *To train the students to be a member of the health team *To make the students appliers of scientific development to health system *To develop the skills of the students to meet the needs *To improve nursing roles and activities.

Course Contents : Introducing the course and resources, the nurse, the nursing profession, Basic concepts of nursing,Hospital environment,Admission and discharge of patients, keeping records of nursing,Homeostasis,Stress and adaptation,The Life Process,Sexuality and Body Image,Sleep and Relaxation,Pain,Working Environment Blockers

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the course and resources, the nurse, the nursing profession Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
2 Basic concepts of nursing Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
3 Basic concepts of nursing Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
4 Hospital environment Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
5 Admission and discharge of patients Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
6 Nursing record keeping Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
7 Homeostasis Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
8 Exam Reading resources on the course Written questions and answers
9 Stress and adaptation Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
10 The Life Process Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
11 Sexuality and Body Image Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
12 Sleep and Relaxation Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
13 Pain Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
14 Working Environment Blockers Reading resources on the topic Lecture,Laboratory work,Demonstration,Brain Storming
15 Evaluation of the course Review of all issues related to the course Lecture, discussion, Demonstration,Brain Storming
16/17 Final Exam Reading resources on the course Written questions and answers


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hemşirelik Esasları, Cilt 1., F. Ulusoy,S. Görgülü, 72 TDFO Ltd.Şti.
 Fundamentals of Nursing, Potter ve Perry, Mosby yayıncılık
 Basic Nursing, Potter ve Perry, Mosby yayıncılık
 Öğretim elemanları tarafından hazırlanan ders notları
 Hemşirelik süreci . Leman Birol. 6. Medical surgical nursing. 6 th ed. J.M. Black 2001.
 Hemşirelik tanıları el kitabı, Handbook of nursing diagnosis, Carpenito-Moyet, Lynda Juall Istanbul : Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2005.
 Clinical nursing skills and tecniques Potter ve Perry, 6 th Ed. Mosby yayıncılık
 Akbayrak, Nalan Hemşirelik bakım planları (dahiliye-cerrahi hemşireliği ve psiko-sosya Alter Yayıncılık Ankara 2007
 Ay, Fatma Akça Temel hemşirelik :kavramlar, ilkeler, uygulamalar İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık İstanbul 2008
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
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. 4
2 Knows how to use the teaching and learning process in nursing care 3
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. 3
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. 4
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
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 . 5
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. 4
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. 2
9 Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. 4
10 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. 2
11 Uses information and communication technologies in the field. 3
12 Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. 4
13 Knows the methods for the production of scientific knowledge and how to use the scientific method of problem solving. 3
14 Uses effective communication techniques in accordance with the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care. 3
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 . 3
16 Uses the process of teaching and learning in nursing services. 3
17 Uses information on health policy, health care legislation and management in nursing care process. 4
18 Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. 4
19 Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. 3
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. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 106
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.24
ECTS Credit: 4