HYT711 - FUNDAMENTALS of NURSING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS of NURSING HYT711 1st Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Demonstration
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Leyla Dinç, Assoc. Prof. FatoÅŸ Korkmaz, Assoc. Prof. Åženay SarmasoÄŸlu Kılıkçıer, Assoc. Prof. Åženay Gül 
Course objectiveStudents are expected to know main topics of fundamentals of nursing, to adapt the teaching principles and methods to the field of fundamentals of nursing 
Learning outcomes
  1. Comprehends the place and importance of Fundamentals of Nursing in basic nursing education
  2. Comprehends basic concepts, principles and methods regarding to Fundamentals of Nursing
  3. Analyse basic concepts and principles of Fundamentals of Nursing
  4. Interprets basic concepts and principles of Fundamentals of Nursing.
  5. Comprehends learning principles and methods that can be used in Fundamentals of Nursing
  6. Interprets the basic philosophy of teaching Fundamentals of nursing
  7. Analyse the basic philosophy of teaching Fundamentals of nursing.
  8. Develops self-understanding on the philosophy on Fundamentals of Nursing.
Course ContentThe content includes; General perspective on basic concepts, principles and methods in the field of fundamentals of nursing, Teaching principles and methods used in this field, The concepts of Human, Environment, Health-Illness, Pain, Sleep and Rest,
Basic principles and methods about the need for respiration, fluid, nutrition, urinary and bowel elimination. 
References1) Wilkinson J. Nursing Process and Critical Thinking. 4th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
2) Potter P A, Perry A G Fundamentals of Nursing. Missouri, Elsevier & Mosby. 2009
3)Kozier B, Erb G, Berman AJ, Burke K. Fundamentals of Nursing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Health, 2010.
4)Hesapçıoğlu M. Öğretim İlke ve Yöntemleri. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları, 1998.
5)Erdem M. Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş. İstanbul: Alkım Yayınları, 1998.
6)Ertürk S. EÄŸitimde Program GeliÅŸtirme. Ankara: Yelkentepe Yayınları, 1975 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction, Description of the Program
Week 2Overview of Nursing Education
Week 3Basic Concepts, Principles and Methods in Fundamentals of Nursing
Week 4Basic Concepts, Principles and Methods in Fundamentals of Nursing
Week 5Basic Concepts, Principles and Methods in Fundamentals of Nursing, The Concept of Human
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Basic Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing: The Concept of Environment
Week 8Basic Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing: The Concept of Health-Illness
Week 9Basic Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing: The Concept of Pain
Week 10Basic Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing: The Concept of Sleep and Rest
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Lecture Presentation: A Practice-based topic in Fundamentals of Nursing*
Week 13Lecture Presentation: A Practice-based topic in Fundamentals of Nursing*
Week 14Lecture Presentation: A Practice-based topic in Fundamentals of Nursing*
Week 15Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation440
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation41040
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21836
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3554180

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    X
3. Produces original findings for his / working field by interacting with other disciplines X   
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.   X 
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. X    
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. Reflects the philosophy on nursing care, education and management to professional activities   X 
14. Leads the development of nursing profession and empowerment of nurses  X  

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