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Course Description Course Name : Child Health And Diseases Nursing Course Code : HML309 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 10 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ŞENAY ÇETİNKAYA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Acquire the theoretical knowledge related to child health nursing, Learn concepts that are necessary for child growth and development, Tell the difference between adults and children, Comprehend the position and contribution of child health nursing in health problems of country, Recognize the symptoms of childhood illnesses and make an early diagnosis, Communicate to support family dynamics and child and family integrity, Make decisions to determine child and family related physical, emotional, social and intellectual problems and guide to appropriate intervention, Recognize the early symptoms of child abuse and neglect Know the current responsibilities in child abuse and neglect, Know the rights of children, protect and teach them, Make a care plan for the problems of child health, Evaluate the applied nursing initiatives plan with holistic approach. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the Pediatric Nursing course is to complete the pediatric nursing role and function with the fundamental knowledge & principles and train the students who have the capability of pratising these skills in accordance with necessities of country & philosophy of school of nursing during all life periods and every level of the health care system for healthy/sick child & their families. Course Contents : Adolescents from birth up (0-18 times) deviation from normal growth and development characteristics and health status of children, holistic approach to nursing care includes examining on the system. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Child Health and Diseases Course Child health issues in Turkey and the nurse´s role and Turkish Health System, Child Health Nursing. For the end of the semester, the students decide on the seminar subject related to the child Investigate the current health care system in our country, read articles about it from trusted sites. Search for a seminar topic. Lecture,discussion 2 Growth And Development, Infancy, Development and Growth in Early Childhood, The importance of evaluating the growth and development during childhood Making observations about the process of childhood growth and development, Preparation of observation report. Book Chapter 6. The Growth and Development in Healthy Child by Şenay Çetinkaya in the book "Contemporary Pediatrics" edited by Öner Özdemir, ISBN 978-953-51-0154-3, InTech, March 3, 2012 pp. 121-152. Lecture 3 Children´s Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect. Childhood Infectious Diseases and Childhood Immunization, Genetics Reviewing and reading literature Lecture 4 Newborn, High Risk Newborns, High Risk Newborn and High Risk Newborn Diseases, Children with Skin Disease Problems and Nursing Care, Savaşer S. Newborn feeding. In: Dağoğlu T, Görak G (Edit) Ovalı F, Samancı N (Assistant Edit) Basic neonatoloji and nursery principles. Nobel printing house, 1. edition. İstanbul. 2002. Lecture 5 Newborn resuscitation seminar homework preparation Lecture 6 Fluid-electrolyte and acid base balance and instability in child, Child with Chronic Disease, Child with Deadly Disease, Child with Pain, Inpatient Child reviewing and reading literature,seminar homework preparation Lecture 7 Child with Respiratory System Problems and Nursing Care, reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 8 Examination reading written exam 9 Eating disorders, Child Gastrointestinal problems and Nursing Care reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 10 Type 1 diabetes mellitus reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 11 Child with Endocrine Problems and Nursing Care reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 12 Child with Genito-Urinary System Problems and Nursing Care reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 13 Child with Neurological Problems and Nursing Care reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 14 Child with Hematologic problem and Nursing Care Child with Oncological Problems and Nursing Care, reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 15 Child with Musculoskeletal System Problems and Nursing Care, reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation Lecture 16/17 Final exam reviewing and reading literature, seminar homework preparation written question and answer, Discussion and evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)      Book Chapter 5. Nutrition in Healthy Children by Şenay Çetinkaya in the book "Contemporary Pediatrics" edited by Öner Özdemir, ISBN 978-953-51-0154-3, InTech, March 3, 2012 pp. 87-120.  Book Chapter 6. The Growth and Development in Healthy Child by Şenay Çetinkaya in the book "Contemporary Pediatrics" edited by Öner Özdemir, ISBN 978-953-51-0154-3, InTech, March 3, 2012 pp. 121-152.  Book Chapter 16. Administration and Dose of the Most Frequently Used Drugs in Paediatrics by Şenay Çetinkaya in the book "Complementary Pediatrics" edited by Öner Özdemir, ISBN 978-953-51-0155-0, InTech, March 3, 2012 pp. 289-342.  Hockenberry MJ (2005). Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. Seventh Edition. Elsevier Mosby, Inc. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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. 5 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. 5 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 . 4 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. 5 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. 4 9 Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. 3 10 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. 5 11 Uses information and communication technologies in the field. 4 12 Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. 5 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. 4 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. 2 18 Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. 3 19 Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. 4 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. 5 * 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 7 98     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 7 98 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 246 Total Workload / 25 (h): 9.84 ECTS Credit: 10