Fundamentals of Nursing II

Course Code:

NHS 201

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

4

Practice:

8

Lab:

0

Credits:

8

ECTS:

10

Prerequisite Courses:

Fundamentals of Nursing I

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The course teaches the place and importance of nursing and the role, authority and responsibilities of nurses in the health care system; It aims to gain knowledge, attitudes and skills related to the concepts, principles, techniques and methods necessary to meet the care needs of individuals in according with basic human needs.

Course Content:

This course will include fluid need and intravenous therapy, respiratory need, nutrition need, elimination (bowel and urinary) need, heat and cold therapies, perioperative nursing care, sleep and resting need, end of life care.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Laboratory study 5. Field work 6. Demonstration 7. Brain storming 8. Video demonstration 9. Simulation

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3. Laboratory work assessment 4. Clinical practice evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explains the concepts, principles, current techniques and methods on which nursing care is based.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
Explains the importance of nurse's duties, authorities and responsibilities in the health system and health team.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
Defines basic human needs and nursing care needs for them.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
Uses the nursing process to meet the care needs of the individual in line with the basic human needs.	1,2,4,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
Performs nursing skills to meet basic human needs in a laboratory environment.	1,2,4,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
Performs nursing skills to meet basic human needs in a clinical setting.	1,2,4,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
While performing nursing skills, gives importance to ethical principles, individuals' rights and values.	1,2,3,4,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6
While performing nursing skills, gives importance to cooperation with the individual, family and other disciplines.	1,2,3,7,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,10,11,24,28	1,2,3,6

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Course description and clinical orientation training Fluid requirement and intravenous therapy	Related literature
2	Fluid requirement and intravenous therapy Intravenous fluid therapy Blood transfusion	Related literature
3	Respiratory requirement	Related literature
4	Respiratory requirement	Related literature
5	Nutritional requirement	Related literature
6	Nutritional requirement Midterm exam I	Related literature
7	Elimination requirement Bowel elimination	Related literature
8	Elimination requirement Bowel elimination	Related literature
9	Elimination requirement Urinary elimination	Related literature
10	Elimination requirement Urinary elimination	Related literature
11	Hot and cold heat applications	Related literature
12	Hot and cold heat applications Pre- and postoperative nursing care Midterm exam II	Related literature
13	Sleep and rest requirement End of life nursing	Related literature
14	Laboratory exam Course evaluation
15	Final exam Final exam evaluation

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Karagözoğlu Ş., Demiray A., Doğan P. (2022). Temel Hemşirelik Uygulama İçin Esaslar. Doğan.Nobel Kitabevi.Ankara.
Weber JN, Kelley JH (2018). Health Assessment in Nursing. Sixth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.New York.
Hogan M (2018). Nursing Fundamentals Reviews and Rationals. Pearsn Education Inc. USA
Hadaway L (2018). Infusion Therapy. Wolters Kluwer. Health. New York.
Potter AP, Perry AG, Stockert PA, Hall AM, Ostendorf WR (2017). Fundamentals of Nursing. 9th ed. St Louis, Missouri: Elseiver.
Amar AF, Sekula LK (2016). A Practical Guide to Forensic NursingSigma Teta Tau International. Indianapolis USA.
Atabek Aşti T, Karadağ A (2012). Hemşirelik Esasları, Hemşirelik Bilim ve Sanatı. Ed. Atabek Aşti T, Karadağ A., Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

Additional Resources

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	-
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam, Laboratory practice exam, Clinical evaluation

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term exams	2	30
Laboratory practice exam	1	10
Clinical evaluation	1	20
Final exam	1	40
Total	5	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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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	4	60
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Clinical practice	15	8	120
Mid-term exams	2	4	8
Laboratory practice exam	1	8	8
Clinical practice evaluation	1	8	8
Final exam	1	4	4
Total Work Load			238
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			9.52
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

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