HES713 - METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES IN NURSING PRACTICE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES IN NURSING PRACTICE HES713 3rd Semester 3 4 5 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Project Design/Management
Other: Laboratory work  
Instructor (s)Prof. Leyla Dinç, Assoc. Prof. FatoÅŸ Korkmaz, Assoc. Prof. Åženay SarmasoÄŸlu Kılıkçıer, Assoc. Prof. Åženay Gül 
Course objectiveThis course, enables students to analyze current nursing, methods and techniques comprehensively, to gain the ability of developing new techniques 
Learning outcomes
  1. Comprehends scientific method
  2. Comprehends the process of standard developing
  3. Realizes the importance of scientific method in developing method / techniques
  4. Uses the scientific method / process of standard developing in developing new method / techniques
  5. Designs new methods / techniques for basic nursing practices
  6. Adapts the methods and techniques in relation to basic nursing practices into different conditions
  7. Creates new methods / techniques for basic nursing practices
  8. Evaluates the practical results of the new method/ technique she developed
Course ContentWhat is Science? A Brief Overview of Science History, Scientific Thinking Method, The concept of technology and evolution of technological process, standart developing in nursing 
References1.Dr. Naomi Craft (2018). Tıpta Çığır Açan Buluşların Küçük Kitabı, Tübitak Yayınları. Ankara.
2.James Barlow (2017). Managing Innovation in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1142/q0044
3.James E. McClella III., Herold Dorn (2008). Dünya Tarihinde Bilim ve Teknoloji, 2. Baskı, Arkadaş Yayınevi.
4.George Basalla (1996). Teknolojinin Evrimi, Tübitak Yayınları. Ankara.
5.Sancar, A. Aziz Sancar'ın Kendi Kaleminden Hayatı ve Bilimi, Tübitak Yayınları, Ankara.
6.Genç Bilim Adamına Öğütler, Tübitak yayınları. Ümit Matbaacılık. Ankara.
7.Rom Harre (1994). Büyük Bilimsel Deneyler, Tübitak Yayınları. Ankara.
8.B. Edward Shlesinger (1997). BuluÅŸ Nasıl Yapılır?, Tübitak Yayınları. Ankara. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Explanation of the program, the concept of science, a brief overview into the science history
Week 2Scientific method
Week 3The concept of technology and evolution process of technology
Week 4Standart developing in nursing
Week 5Method developing in nursing
Week 6Clinical practice
Week 7Clinical practice
Week 8Clinical practice
Week 9Clinical practice
Week 10Clinical practice
Week 11Clinical practice
Week 12Clinical practice
Week 13Seminar presentation
Week 14Seminar presentation
Week 15Written open ended final examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar550
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities717
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation51365
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 14646
Total Workload5570258

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Explicates the theory, concepts, principles and methods specific to Fundamentals and Management of Nursing    X
2. Maintains a systematic approach towards nursing care and management     
3. Produces original findings for his / working field by interacting with other disciplines     
4. Evaluates current developments on nursing services based upon the needs of society and professional values, principles    X
5. Offers resolutions towards the problem that may arise in nursing education, management and practice  X  
6. Leads innovations and changes for patient safety and quality care     
7. Adapts information and caring technologies into nursing education, practice and management    X
8. Conducts an independent, ethical and scientific research on issues relevant to fundamentals and management of nursing     
9. Disseminates the research results in scientific meetings and publishes     
10. Performs leadership for nursing education, management and practice in accordance to the legal, scientific and ethical principles and regulations     
11. Takes an active role in the development of organizational, national and international health care politics     
12. Develops vision by evaluating the professionalization process of nursing with a critical perspective     X
13. Develops vision by evaluating the professionalization process of nursing with a critical perspective     X
14. Leads the development of nursing profession and empowerment of nurses     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest