HCR620 - SEMINAR of SURGICAL NURSING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR of SURGICAL NURSING HCR620 1st Semester 0 2 0 2
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Zeliha Özdemir Köken, Assoc. Prof. Melek Serpil Talas, Assist. Prof. Zahide Tunçbilek, Assist. Prof. ÇiÄŸdem Canbolat Seyman, Assist. Prof. Burcu Duluklu 
Course objectiveThis course gains knowledge and skills; what is scientific research and scientific article, steps in scientific research process (IMRAD-Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion and Acknowledgment, References), ethical issues in scientific research, how to read or review scientific articles and how to write scientific papers. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain scientific research and scientific article.
  2. Explain the steps in scientific article software.
  3. Knows how to read and analyze scientific papers in researches and how to use them.
  4. Knows how to write a scientific article.
  5. Write and present a scientific article (review) in the field of Surgical Nursing.
Course ContentThe course includes topics as evaluating and writing a scientific article, patient safety in surgery, home care after surgical intervention, asepsis in surgery, evaluating and writing an article related to course topics. 
ReferencesArticle and books publications suggested by the faculty. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to the course
Week 2Preparation to the course
Week 3What is a scientific article? How is it prepared?
Week 4Literature review and citation
Week 5Evaluating an article related to course topics
Week 6Evaluating an article related to course topics
Week 7Evaluating an article related to course topics
Week 8Evaluating an article related to course topics
Week 9Seminar presentation on the subject of scientific article
Week 10Seminar presentation on the subject of scientific article
Week 11Preparing and presenting scientific article related to the seminar subject
Week 12Preparing and presenting scientific article related to the seminar subject
Week 13Preparing and presenting scientific article related to the seminar subject
Week 14Preparing and presenting scientific article related to the seminar subject
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16FINAL EXAM (Submission and uploading of the article to the system)

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation425
Project00
Seminar425
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes850
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)7214
Presentation / Seminar Preparation8216
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 122
Total Workload30860

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has current knowledge in the expertise level in the field of Surgical Nursing based on the undergraduate level qualifications.    X
2. Has knowledge of basic concepts and principles in nursing care by evaluating at cellular level signs and symptoms occurring in case of illness of normal physiological process in the body.     
3. Uses data processing and care technologies in nursing education, practices, research and management.    X
4. Plans, applies, assesses and records perioperative care of surgical patient with a holistic and systematic approach using evidence-based knowledge level of expertise in the field of Surgical Nursing.    X
5. Grasps and uses an interdisciplinary team approach.     
6. Can plan and implement a scientific research, can analyzes and reports the data.     
7. Comments to create combining information from different disciplines with information in the field of Surgical Nursing and makes analysis and synthesis using different research methods.     X
8. Publishes a scientific research in a national journal or presenting it in a scientific meeting.     
9. Applies principles of professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of Surgical Nursing.     
10. Communicates verbally and written by using at least one foreign language.     
11. Knows the importance of ethical principles and acts ethically for the individual and society.    X
12. Has the responsibility to fulfill tasks in students clinical practice as a mentor.     

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