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Course Code: 
NHS 364
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Free Elective
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to provide the student with knowledge and skills about information systems in nursing, to raise awareness about the place and importance of information systems in the field of health, to have sufficient equipment to take part in the use of computer science and information science in the diagnosis, treatment, care planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the individual's problems. is intended.
Course Content: 

The content of the course is; focuses on the use of health informatics and information technologies in nursing practice. It covers knowledge and skills related to the processing, sharing and management of data.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 11. Brain storming 33. Case study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 7.Assignment/reports evaluation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation Methods
Understands the concept of informatics, the importance of informatics in health and nursing. 1,2,5 1,2,3,11,33 1,7
Knows the benefits of common language and nursing classification systems in nursing. 1,2,5 1,2,3,11,33 1
Analyzes nursing classification systems related to common terminology in nursing. 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 1,2,3,11,13,33 1
Knows/discuss the examples of e-health/tele-health applications used in nursing. 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,11,33 1,7
Shows sensitivity to the security and confidentiality of data. 1,2,3,4,5,7,9 1,2,3,11,13,33 1

 

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction of the curriculum and sharing of course-related responsibilities-Basic Concepts in Informatics, The effect and future of technology on nursing services Related literature
2 Introduction to Health Information Systems, information technology and the internet Related literature
3 Health Information Systems in the World and in Turkey – Electronic Health Records Related literature
4 Clinical decision support systems, electronic patient records and clinical informatics Related literature
5 Roles and Competencies of the Informatics Nurse, Health informatics applications Related literature
6 Nursing Classification Systems-1 Related literature
7 Nursing Classification Systems-2 Related literature
8 Midterm exam  
9 Evaluation of midterm exam questions

Informatics in nursing management

Related literature
10 Clinical decision support systems, electronic patient records and clinical informatics Related literature
11 Data collection, data processing, data mining Related literature
12 E-health, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Telenursing Related literature
13 Security and privacy in health information systems Related literature
14 Protection of personal health data, legal and ethical issues Related literature
15 The future of informatics and nursing informatics in an international perspective

Course evaluation

Final exam

 

 

Recommended Sources

 

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
  1. McGonigle D., Mastrian K. (2017). Nursing Informatics and The foundation of Knowledge. Jones and Barlett Publishers, LLC.,
  2. McCormick, K.,  Saba, V. (2015). Essentials of nursing informatics. McGraw-Hill Education.,
  3. Brixey, J. E. (2016). Essentials of nursing informatics study guide. McGraw-Hill Education.
  4. Blazun Vošner, Helena, Carter-Templeton, Heather Završnik, Jernej; Kokol, Peter Nursing Informatics, Computers, Informatics, Nursing: July 2020 - Volume 38 - Issue 7 - p 331-337 doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000624,
  5. Westra, Bonnie L. Clancy, Thomas RSensmeier, Joyce MS, Warren, Judith J, Weaver, Charlotte, Delaney, Connie W. Nursing Knowledge, Nursing Administration Quarterly: October/December 2015 - Volume 39 - Issue 4 - p 304-310 doi: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000130
  6. Aydın Ateş, N., Seçginli, S., Silahtaroğlu, G.(2022).Hemşirelik Bilişimi. 1.Baskı, ACR Yayınları
Additional Resources DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS

DATABASE – MEDLINE/PUBMED

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING 
Documents Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments Video/content preparation
Exams Midterm exam, Assignment/report evaluation

 

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES Number PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam 1 40
Assignment/report evaluation 1 60
Total 2 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   40
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

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 15 4 60
Assignment/report evaluation 1 10 10
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Total Work Load     117
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     4.68
ECTS Credit of the Course     5

 

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