| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| HEY243 |
INFECTIOUS DISEASES NURSING |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. MAHRUK GÜNEYLİ |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. SULTAN ÇAKMAK TANRIVER |
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim is to gain knowledge and skills on understanding the responsibilities of nurses in infectious diseases. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Infection Occurrence, Isolation Methods in Protection from Infectious Diseases, Hospital Infections, Immunization, Respiratory Tract Infections and Care, Digestive Tract Infections and Care, Skin and Mucosa Infections and Care, Bloodborne Infectious Diseases and Care. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Explains the formation conditions of infection. |
| Explains the importance of control of infectious diseases. |
| Relates immunization and vaccination with the importance of these practices in terms of public health. |
| Analyzes the diagnosis, treatment, complications and nursing care of common infectious diseases according to systems. |
| Applies nursing care appropriate to the characteristics of the infectious disease. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Individual Study |
Infection Control Nurse (ICN) |
Lecture |
| 2 |
Individual Study |
Infection Occurrence |
Lecture |
| 3 |
Web-Based Research |
Isolation Methods in Prevention of Infectious Diseases |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 4 |
Web-Based Research |
Hospital Infections |
Lecture, Brain-Storming |
| 5 |
Individual Study |
Immunization-I (Introduction to Immunization) |
Lecture, Qustion-Answer |
| 6 |
Web-Based Research, Individual Study |
Immunization-II (Vaccination Applications) |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 7 |
Individual Study |
Respiratory Infectious Diseases and Care-I (Basic Knowledge and Explanation of Diseases) |
Lecture, Brain-Storming |
| 8 |
Web-Based Research |
Respiratory Infectious Diseases and Care-II (Infection Control and Nursing Care) |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 9 |
Web-Based Research, Individual Study |
Digestive Infectious Diseases and Care-I (Basic Knowledge and Explanation of Diseases |
Lecture, Qustion-Answer |
| 10 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 11 |
Web-Based Research, Individual Study |
Digestive Infectious Diseases and Care-II (Infection Control and Nursing Care) |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 12 |
Web-Based Research, Individual Study |
Skin and Mucous Infectious Diseases and Care-I (Basic Knowledge and Explanation of Diseases |
Lecture, Qustion-Answer |
| 13 |
Web-Based Research |
Skin and Mucous Infectious Diseases and Care-II (Infection Control and Nursing Care) |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 14 |
Individual Study |
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases and Care-I (Basic Knowledge and Explanation of Diseases |
Lecture, Brain-Storming |
| 15 |
Individual Study |
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases and Care-II (Infection Control and Nursing Care) |
Lecture, Case Study |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Gershon A.A.Hotez P.J.Katz S.L. Krugman's (2006) Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Environment: G. Kanra, Sun Bookstore, Ankara. |
| Görak, G., Savaşer, S., & Yıldız, S. (2011). Infectious Diseases Nursing. Istanbul Medical Bookstore. |
| Kaptan, G., & Dedeli, Ö. (2012). Basic Internal Medicine Nursing: From Theory to Practice. Istanbul Medical Bookstore. |
| Tabak, F. (2009). Infectious Diseases. Istanbul Medical Bookstore. |
| Topçu, A. W., Söyletir, G., & Doğanay, M. (2008). Infectious Diseases 1-2. Nobel Medical Bookstores. |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Examination Method |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
50 |
|
Optical (Test) Exam |
| Final Exam |
1 |
50 |
|
Optical (Test) Exam |
| TOTAL |
2 |
100 |
|
|
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
| 2 |
Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
7 |
1 |
7 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
51 |
0 |
79 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
79 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
3,1 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
3,0 |
|