BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN NURSING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY141	BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN NURSING I	1	3	3	7

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	Assist.Prof. MAHRUK RASHIDI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYDIN NART
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge about basic nursing practices, competencies, interventional procedures for nursing practices, and care for the patient and healthy individual.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The Concept of Health and Disease, The Concept of Human and Environment, Basic Human Needs, The Role of The Nurse in The Development and Maintenance of Health, Nursing Profession, Authority and Responsibilities, Nursing Philosophy, Theories and Concepts, Health Care System, Health Team Concept, Patient Acceptance, Individual Hygiene, Infection Control and Applications, Vital Signs, Drug Applications, Daily Life Activities, Nursing Process.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic vocational concepts.
Practices the basic steps in the nursing process correctly.
Explains the importance of interpersonal communication in the hospital environment.
Practices health progress methods for healthy / sick individuals, families and society.
Practices the medical and surgical asepsis techniques.
Assesses the patient's vital signs correctly.
Practices oral, parenteral and local drug applications according to 8 correct principles.
Makes a nursing care in line with ethical principles.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	The Concept of Man and the Environment, Basic Human Needs, Human and Holistic Approach, Human and Homeostasis, Human and Stress	Lecture, Laboratory studies
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Concepts of Health and İllness, Factors Affecting Health-Related Beliefs and Practices, the İmpact of the Disease on İndividuals and Families, Patient Care Requirements	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	The Role of Nurses in Health Promotion and Sustainable, Patient Rights and Care Ethics	Lecture, Laboratory studies
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Introduction of the Profession, Professional Criteria, the Field of Nursing, the Nature and İmportance of Nursing Philosophy, Nursing Functions, the Nurse's Duties, Powers and Responsibilities, the Features of Professional Nurses, Nursing Concepts and Theories	Lecture, Demonstration
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Health Care System in Our Country, the Health Care System and the Nurse's Role in This system, the Responsibilities of Nurses	Lecture, Demonstration
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Communication Process, the Nurse-Patient Communication, Cultural Differences, Body İmage, Self-Esteem	Lecture, Laboratory studies
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	The Concept of the Health Team, Healthy Hospital Environment, the Physical Environment Regulation	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Patient Admission and Discharge Process	Lecture, Demonstration,
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Personal Hygiene, İndividual Hygiene and Hygiene Purposes of İnfluencing Factors, İndividual Hygiene Rules	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Infection Control and Applications, Asepsis, Prevention of Communicable Diseases, İsolation Methods	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Identification of Vital Signs, Body Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Vital Signs Relationship with Life Activities	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Drug Administration, Drug İnformation, the Oral Route of Drug Administration, Drug Administration By The Parenteral Route	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Drug Administration, Drug İnformation, the Oral Route of Drug Administration, Drug Administration By The Parenteral Route	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	Nursing Process	Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ay, F. A. (2011). Basic Concepts and Skills in Health Practices. Istanbul: Nobel Bookstore.
Asti, A., T., Karadag, A. (2012). Nursing Principles, Nursing Science and Art. Istanbul: Academic Press and Publishing.
Sabuncu, N., Alpar, S.E., Karabacak, U., Senturan, L., Orak, N.S., Sahin, A.O. (2015). Nursing Fundamentals Guide to Basic Skills. Istanbul: Medical Publishing.
Erdemir, F. (2005). Nursing Diagnostics Handbook. Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.					4

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.						5

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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.				3

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.					4

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
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	2	28
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	65	0	177