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Course Code: 
NHS 302
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
4
Practice: 
8
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
8
ECTS: 
11
Prerequisite Courses: 
Fundamentals of Nursing I
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Işıl Işık
Course Objectives: 
In this course, it is aimed to provide the student with information about the etiological factors, symptoms, treatments and prognoses of common mental illnesses (schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders) that may occur throughout the student's life cycle, and to improve mental health. Prevention and development aims to plan and implement nursing interventions for patients with acute or chronic psychiatric problems.
Course Content: 

The following subjects are discussed: psychiatric symptoms and signs, assesment of psychiatric patient,  observation, interview, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, nursing approaches in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders (OCD, PTSD, GAD, specific phobia, social phobia, panic disorder), nursing approach anxiety disorder patients, with mood disorders, related to substance use disorders and nursing approach, personality disorders, therapeutic millue, ect, consultation-liaison psychiatry services, community mental health services, rehabilitation services, psychosocial problems and approaches on chronic renal failure, cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Laboratory study 4. Field work 5. Assesment/survey 6. Case study /reports 7. Video demonstration 8. Book and resource sharing 9. Small and large group discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3. Clinical practice evaluation 4. Presentation evaluation 5. Observation evaluation 6. Interview evaluation 7. Nursing process evaluation 8. Group work evaluation 9. Care plan evaluation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Understanding the basic principles needed to communicate with people with mental illness.

1,2,3,4,7,9,10

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To be able to discuss different methods in psychiatric treatment approaches.

1,2,3,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To know the concepts and principles of mental health.

1,2,3,4,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To determine mental health and psychiatric nursing care standards.

1,2,3,10

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To introduce students to the professional role of the mental health nurse in communicating with patients, friends, faculty and health professionals.

1,2,3,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

Define the nurse's role in the treatment and prevention of mental illness.

1,2,3,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To describe the effects of biopsychosocial and cultural factors and the health system on individuals with psychiatric illness.

1,2,3,6,8,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

Knowing communication skills related to mental health and psychiatric nursing practices and using these skills in clinical practice.

1,2,3,6,9

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To express that they understand the importance of cooperation with other health professionals in the delivery of nursing care to individuals with mental illness.

1,2,3,9,10

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To have information about health policy and social organizations for individuals with mental disorders.

1,2,3,4,6,10

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23

To provide effective nursing care by identifying the problems of patients with mental health disorders.

1,2,3,4,6,10

1,2,4,5,8,13,24,25,26

1,2,6,13,18,19,

20,21,23
 
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction of the course, talking about goals and expectations, explanations for clinical practice

Definition of mental health and disorder, history of psychiatry, stigma, defense mechanisms of the ego

Related literature

2

Diagnosis and classification in mental disorders, Psychiatric signs and findings

Related literature

3

Evaluation of the psychiatric patient, observation, interview

Related literature

4

Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

Related literature

5

Nursing approach in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

Related literature

6

Nursing approach in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders II

Related literature

7

Substance use disorders and nursing approach, personality disorders

Related literature

8

Midterm exam

 

9

Midterm exam evaluation

Mood disorders

Related literature

10

Anxiety disorders (OCD, PTSD, GAD, Specific phobia, social phobia, panic disorder)

Related literature

11

Nursing approach to the patient with anxiety disorder

Related literature

12

Treatment models in psychiatry: Therapeutic environment, consultation liaison psychiatry services, community mental health services

Related literature

13

Group Presentations: psychosocial problems and approach in patients with chronic kidney failure, psychosocial problems and approach in heart diseases

Related literature

14

Group Presentations: psychosocial problems and approach in cancer patients, psychosocial problems and approach in diabetes patients

Course evaluation

Related literature

15

Final exam

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook
  1. Marks, D. F., Murray, M., Evans, B., Willig, C., Sykes, C. M., & Woodall, C. (2005). Health psychology: Theory, research and practice. Sage.
  2. Priest, H. (2012). An introduction to psychological care in nursing and the health professions. Routledge.
  3. Pryjmachuk, S. (Ed.). (2011). Mental Health Nursing: An Evidence Based Introduction. Sage.
  4. Schultz, J. M., & Videbeck, S. L. (2009). Lippincott's manual of psychiatric nursing care plans. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  5. Steinberg, D. (2003). Models for mental disorder: conceptual models in psychiatry. John Wiley & Sons.
  6. Straussner, S. L. A. (Ed.). (2004). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. Guilford Publications.
  7. Woodward, S., & Mestecky, A. M. (2011). Neuroscience Nursing: evidence-based practice. Blackwell Pub.
  8. Yalom, I. (2015). Grup psikoterapisinin teori ve pratiği, İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi.
  9. Yufit, R. I., & Lester, D. (Eds.). (2004). Assessment, treatment, and prevention of suicidal behavior. John Wiley & Sons.
  10. Blackburn, I. M. D., Depresyon ve Başaçıkma Yolları, B. (2008). çev. Nesrin H. Şahin, R. Neslihan Ruhancı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
  11. Bynum, W. F., Porter, R., & Shepherd, M. (Eds.). (2004). The anatomy of madness: Essays in the history of psychiatry. Taylor & Francis.
  12. Can, G. (2010). Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Bakım. İstanbul Konsensusu, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
  13. Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2012). Modern psikoterapiler. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
  14. Çam, O., & Engin, E. (2014). Ruh Sağlığı ve hastalıkları hemşireliği bakım sanatı. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
  15. Duffy, K. G., & Wong, F. Y. (2000). Community psychology. Allyn & Bacon.
  16. Eshun, S., & Gurung, R. A. (Eds.). (2009). Culture and mental health: Sociocultural influences, theory, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
  17. Fortinash, K. M., & Worret, P. A. H. (2012). Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  18. Foucault, M. (2006). History of madness. Routledge.
  19. Gelder, M. G., Cowen, P., & Harrison, P. J. (2006). Shorter Oxford textbook of psychiatry. Oxford University Press, USA.
  20. Gurung, R. A. (2013). Health psychology: A cultural approach. Cengage Learning. Belmont, CA : Thomson Wadsworth
  21. Gürhan, N.(ed.) (2016) Ruh Sağlığı ve psikiyatri Hemşireliği, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Ankara
  22. Halgin, R. P., & Whitbourne, S. K. (2003). Abnormal psychology: Clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  23. Keltner, N. L. (2011). Psychiatric nursing. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  24. Köroğlu, E. (2005). DSM-IV-TR tanı ölçütleri başvuru el kitabı. Ankara, Hekimler Yayın Birliği.
  25. Maj, M., López-Ibor, J. J., Sartorius, N., Sato, M., & Okasha, A. (Eds.). (2005). Early detection and management of mental disorders. John Wiley & Sons.
  26. Babaoğlu, A. (2002). Psikiyatri tarihi. Okuyan Us Yayınları.
  27. Beck, A. T., Freeman, A., Davis, D. D., Yalçın, Ö., & Akçay, E. N. (2013). Kişilik bozukluklarının bilişsel terapisi. Litera.
  28. Bennett, P. (2003). Abnormal and clinical psychology: An introductory textbook. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).

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Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

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Assignments

Case reports, observation reports, interview reports, group work and presentation

Exams

Midterm exam, Final exam, Clinical evaluation
 
 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm exam

1

20

Clinical practice evaluation (therapeutic communication with patients; case studies-care plan discussion; clinical practice performance)

1

40

Group presentation and class participation

1

10

Final exam

1

30

Total

4 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

Total

 

100
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

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

4

60

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

4

60

Clinical practice

15

8

120

Midterm exam

2

2

4

Presentation and practice evaluation

2

15

30

Final exam

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

276

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

11.04

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

11
 
 
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