Intensive Care Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 357

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course; in order to provide nursing care in the intensive care unit, appropriate nursing within the framework of evidence-based approaches by learning the disease processes towards the systems, holistic approach to the patient, the powers and responsibilities of the intensive care nurse, legal and ethical approaches, patient and employee safety, communication with the patient and his family, and the technological possibilities used. To gain the necessary knowledge and skills for the planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

Course Content:

It gives knowledge and skills to the nursing care given to individuals who have serious dysfunctions in organs or organ systems due to serious diseases or emergencies and are treated in intensive care units.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 11. Brain storming 12. Home work 18. Term paper 24. Video demonstration 25. Book and resource sharing

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	Assessment Methods
Explains the basic concepts of intensive care and the duties, authorities and responsibilities of the critical care nurse.	1,2,3,4,5,7,9	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Summarizes situations that require intensive care for systems.	1,2,4,5,7,9	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Implements nursing care by diagnosing and evaluating intensive care patients.	1,2,3,4,8,9,10	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Defines the basic concepts and principles of the intensive care unit.	1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Expresses patient and employee safety issues in intensive care.	1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Applies therapeutic communication methods with patients and their families in intensive care.	1,2,3,4,9,10	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Communicates with other disciplines by providing a multidisciplinary approach.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Lists technological tools and equipment used in intensive maintenance.	1,2,3,7,8,9,10	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7
Explains the risks and complications in intensive care units.	1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9	1,2,3, 11,12,18,24,25	1,2,7

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Orientation week	Related references
2	Definition of Critical Care, Physical Environment, Roles and Duties of the Intensive Care Nurse Ethical and Legal Situations in Intensive Care Patient Safety in Intensive Care-I (Medical Error)	Related references
3	Ethical and Legal Situations in Intensive Care Patient Safety in Intensive Care-I (Medical Error)	Related references
4	Patient Safety in Critical Care –II	Related references
5	Patient Safety in Intensive Care –III (Giving Blood and Blood Components, Drug Safety, Evaluation of Nutritional Risk, Delirium and Physical Restriction)	Related references
6	Infection Prevention and Control in Intensive Care	Related references
7	Physical Examination in Critical Care	Related references
8	Midterm Exam
9	Comprehensive Patient Monitoring in Critical Care	Related references
10	Multiple system issues and maintenance: Shock and Shock management	Related references
11	Multiple system problems and care: Sepsis and its management, multiple organ failures	Related references
12	Transplantation patient and nursing care in intensive care Project assignment submission	Related references
13	Special patient groups in Critical Care: Child and Elderly patients	Related references
14	Psychosocial approach and communication with the patient and family in Critical Care	Related references
15	Employee safety in Critical Care Course Evaluation

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

• Yoğun Bakım hemşireliği dergisi https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ybhd

• Enç N. “Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği” Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2021.

• Çelik M.G., Altan H.A. “Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği El Kitabı” Güneş Tıp Kitapevi, 2019.

• Berger MM, “Critical Care Nutrition Therapy for Non-nutritionists” “Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Nütrisyonel Tedavi” Çev.Ed: Aygencel G, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2019.

• Arbo J.E. “Acil Kritik Bakımda Karar Verme- Kanıta Dayalı El Kitabı” Çev. Ed: Işıl Özkoçak Turan I., Ayhan Özhasenekler A., Akademisyen Kitapevi, 2018.

• Akyol. A.D “Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği” İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi, 2017.

• Morton P. G., Fontaine D.K., Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach 11th Edition. Wolters Kluwer, 2017.

• Simon E., “Critical Care Nursing Practice Guide-2nd edition” Jaypee Medical Publishers, 2017.

• Karadakovan A., Eti Aslan F. “Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım” Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2017

• Eti Aslan F., Olgun N. “Yoğun Bakım – Seçilmiş Semptom ve Bulguların Yönetimi”, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2016

• Öztürk, H., Kahrıman, İ. “Tıbbi Hatalar ve Hasta Güvenliği Eğitim Rehberi” İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, 2016

• Enç N. “Sağlık Tanılaması ve Fizik Muayene” Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2015

• Çelik S.” Erişkin Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Temel Sorunlar ve Hemşirelik Bakımı” Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2014.

• Sezen A., Temiz G., Güngör M.D. “Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği” Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2014

Additional Resources

Lecture notes to be provided by the lecturer

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Term Paper
Exams	Midterm Exam and Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms (Midterm %60 + Term paper evaluation %40)	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
Total		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
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	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Quiz	-	-	-
Term paper	1	8	8
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			87
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3,48
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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