Course Language:
English
Courses given by:
Course Objectives:
This course aims to understand the relationship between health and nursing philosophy and ethics, to gain knowledge and skills about patient rights and ethical principles, it aims to gain knowledge, attitudes and skills about developing sensitivity to ethical events encountered in the field of health and nursing and using nursing ethical principles and current ethical approaches in solving ethical problems.
Course Content:
Health and nursing philosophy, concept of ethics and ethical theories, development of values, ethical principles and patient rights in health and nursing, ethical problem types and approaches, ethical decision-making methods, ethical committees, ethical events in life span, malpractice, ethical problems and approaches in care environments, current ethical events in health care, case study.
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Brain storming 5. Case study /reports 6. Group work
Course Evaluation Methods:
1. Midterm exam 2. Final exam 3. Presentation evaluation
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Evaluation Methods |
| Explains concepts and theories related to ethics. | 1,4,8,10 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
| Explains the types of ethical problems and the resources to be used in solving them in field of health and research (ethical principles, patient rights, ethical problem solving method, and ethic committee). | 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
| Considers human/patient rights in nursing practices. | 1,3,4,9 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
| Analyzes ethical problems that may be encountered in the life process and health care process. | 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
| Develops sensitivity to ethical issues. | 1,4,7,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
| Provides health care services taking into account ethical principles. | 1,2,3,4,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,13, 14,21 | 1,2,13 |
Course Flow
| WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to the course
The concept of ethics and ethical theories |
Related literature |
| 2 |
Introduction to nursing ethics
Importance ethical awareness/sensitivity in nursing |
Related literature |
| 3 |
Development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health Development of values and ethical principles in nursing |
Related literature |
| 4 |
Development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health
Development of patient rights |
Related literature |
| 5 |
Types of ethical issues
Approaches to ethical problems in health and nursing |
Related literature |
| 6 | Ethical decision making methods | Related literature |
| 7 | Midterm exam | |
| 8 |
Midterm exam evaluation
Approaches to ethical problems in health and nursing Ethics committees Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 9 |
Ethics in the concept of malpractice
Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 10 |
Ethics in the life process
Ethics in newborn, child, adolescent care Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 11 |
Ethics in the life process
Ethics in adult and elderly care Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 12 |
Ethical issues in care settings (ethics in palliative care, intensive care, emergency care)
Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 13 |
Current ethical issues and approaches in health and nursing
Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 14 |
Ethics in scientific research and publication process
Case study and discussion |
Related literature |
| 15 |
Course evaluation
Final exam Final exam evaluation |
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Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
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| Additional Resources |
DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER
Google Scholar PubMed |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Yeditepe University YULearn |
| Assignments | Preparation of group presentations |
| Exams | Midterm exam, Group work and presentation (term performance), Final exam |
Assessment
| EVALUATION SYSTEM | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | Number | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm exam/s | 1 | 30 |
| Group work and presentation (term performance) | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing. | X | ||||
| 2 | It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process. | X | ||||
| 3 | Takes an active role in the health care delivery team. | X | ||||
| 4 | Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation. | X | ||||
| 5 | Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively. | X | ||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations. | X | ||||
| 7 | Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. | X | ||||
| 8 | Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research. | X | ||||
| 9 | Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice. | X | ||||
| 10 | Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems. | X | ||||
ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Group study and presentation | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Work Load | 98 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 3.92 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 | ||
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