Introduction to Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 101

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

3

Practice:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

4

ECTS:

4

Courses given by:

Hediye Arslan Özkan

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to introduce the nursing profession to nursing students.

Course Content:

The content of this course includes the definition of the nursing profession, the roles and responsibilities of nurses, nursing education, basic nursing concepts such as human, environment, disease, health, communication problems and ethics, patient rights in the world and in our country, and changing and developing nursing roles.

Course Methodology:

1. Question-answer 2. Interview 3. Presentation 4. 26. Small and large group discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Presentation evaluation 2. Practice exam 3. Group work

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explains the nursing education process in Turkey	1,2,5,6,7,10	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,13
Defines the roles of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team	1,2,3,4,6	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,12,13,15
Explain the basic concepts of nursing, such as human, nursing, health / illness, environment, communication, ethics	1,2,4	1,2,3,21,26	1,7,12,13
Discusses the professional roles of nurses and differentiated nursing roles	1,2,6,7	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,13,15,21
Discusses the current situation of nursing in the world and in Turkey	1,2,4,5,6	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,13
Understands the necessity of nursing undergraduate education	1,2,4,5,6	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,12
Understands the basic competency criteria in nursing	1,2,5,7	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,13,15
Recognizes evidence-based practices	1,2,5,7	2, 6, 21, 26	1,7,13,15
Understands the importance of career planning	1,5,6	2, 6, 21, 26	13,15,21

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction of department academic staff Explanation of accreditation studies in our department Explanation of Course Format Explanation of individual assignments	Related literature
2	History of nursing care: from past to present History of nursing education in Turkey	Related literature
3	Basic nursing concepts: Human	Related literature
4	Basic nursing concepts: Environment Basic nursing concepts: Health & Disease	Related literature
5	Basic nursing concept: Nursing Care	Related literature
6	Basic nursing concepts: Communication Basic nursing concepts: Ethics	Related literature
7	Contemporary roles of nurses Nursing theories
8	Midterm	Related literature
9	Evidence –based approach in Nursing International Nursing Examples Planning the Future/Career Building in Nursing	Related literature
10	Presentations and discussions	Related literature
11	Presentations and discussions	Related literature
12	Presentations and discussions	Related literature
13	Presentations and discussions	Related literature
14	Presentations and discussions	Related literature
15	Presentations and discussions Course Evaluation	Related literature

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Şentürk S. (2012) Hemşirelik Tarihi Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Velioğlu P.(2012) Hemşirelikte Kavram ve Kuramlar.Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık,İstanbul.
Burkhardt MA, Nathaniel AK.(2013) Çağdaş Hemşirelikte Etik.Çev Eds. Ş.Ecevit Alpar,N.Bahçecik, Ü.Karabacak, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Hemşirelik Esasları (2013) Eds.T.Atabek Aştı ve Ayişe Karadağ, Akademi basın Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Pektekin Ç.(2013) Hemşirelik Felsefesi Kuramlar-Bakım Modelleri ve Politik Yaklaşımlar.İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Arslan Özkan H.(2014) Hemşirelikte Bilim, Felsefe ve Bakımın Temelleri, Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık, İstanbul
Hemşirelik Hizmetleri Yönetimi (2014) Eds.Ü.Tatar Baykal ve E.Ercan Türkmen. Akademi Basın Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

Additional Resources

Database - Clinical Key Student Foundation

Database - Nursing Reference Center

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Interview, Presentation
Exams	Midterm, Assisgnment assessment

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exams	3	60
Evaluation of group assignments and presentations (Final)	1	40
Total	4	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	3	45
Laboratory (Practice Hour)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm exams	3	1	3
Group assignments and presentations (final evaluation)	1	2	2
Total Work Load			110
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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