HYT724 - INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGICAL STUDY IN NURSING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGICAL STUDY IN NURSING HYT724 2nd Semester 3 4 5 11
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Project Design/Management
Other: laboratory study  
Instructor (s)Prof. Leyla Dinç, Assoc. Prof. FatoÅŸ Korkmaz, Assoc. Prof. Åženay SarmasoÄŸlu Kılıkçıer, Assoc. Prof. Åženay Gül 
Course objectiveStudents are expected to explicate the techniques in basic nursing practices, to develop new techniques, and to transfer these into the practice 
Learning outcomes
  1. Comprehends scientific method.
  2. Comprehends standard /product development process.
  3. Becomes aware of the importance of scientific method and standards development process while developing techniques.
  4. Uses the scientific method and standards development process in developing new method / techniques.
  5. Analyses techniques and methods for basic nursing practice.
  6. Designs new techniques and methods for basic nursing practice.
  7. Adapts techniques and methods for basic nursing practice into new situations.
  8. Evaluates the results of developed techniques and methods.
Course ContentWhat is science? Overview to history of science, scientific thinking method, the concept of technology ve evolution of technology, standart development in nursing 
References1.Watson, J. Nursing. The Philosophy and Science of Caring. Colorado, University Press, 2008.
2.Risjord, M.,W.Nursing Knowledge: Science, Practice, and Philosophy. USA, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.
3.Zenios,S, Makower, J., Yock, P ., Brinton, T,J.,Kumar ,U.,D., Denend,L.,Krummel , T.,M. Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies, Cambridge. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
4.Ulusoy MF. Hemşirelikte Kalite, Standart ve Yöntem Geliştirme. Klinik Bilimler ve Doktor. Cilt:4, Sayı:5, 1998; s:702-706..
5.Yıldırım C. Matematiksel düşünme. 2. Baskı, İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 1996.
6.Yıldırım C. Bilim Felsefesi. 7. Basım, İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 2000.
7.Ronan,C.,A. Bilim Tarihi -Dünya Kültürlerinde Bilimin Tarihi ve GeliÅŸmesi. Çev.Edi. E. Türkcan.1. Baskı, TÃœBÄ°TAK Yayınları/Akademik Dizi 1, Ankara, 1994 . 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction The concept of Science History of Science
Week 2Scientific Method
Week 3The concept of Technology
Week 4Evolution of Technology
Week 5Standard development in nursing
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Methods/ Product development in nursing
Week 8Laboratory study
Week 9Laboratory study (reporting)
Week 10Laboratory study
Week 11Laboratory study
Week 12Laboratory study(reporting)
Week 13Laboratory study
Week 14Project Design
Week 15Final Exam (Project Design and presentation)

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory610
Application410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project160
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes0100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 6 84
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project1102102
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)16060
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload44175344

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  X  
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   

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