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HISTORY AND ETHICS OF NURSING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HEY143 HISTORY AND ETHICS OF NURSING 1 2 2 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer AYŞE MÜCELLA SOYDAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to review the development process of nursing profession from past to present and to gain knowledge about ethical principles.
Contents of the Course Unit: Historical Development of Nursing, First Age in Patient Care, Intermediate Care of the Patient Age, Patient Care in the New Age, Near Patient Care Age, Florence Nightingale and modern nursing, Florence Nightingale and Modern Nursing, Nursing in Turkey, Nursing Schools, Nursing Education and Turkey Development, Philosophy of Nursing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the establishment of modern nursing.
Explains the patient care functions from the early ages until today.
Evaluates the professional process of nursing.
States the past and future of the profession.
Explains the concepts of moral-ethic-deontology in the nursing profession.
Explains the importance of professional ethics.
Explains legal responsibilities.
Explains the organization of ethical boards.
Explains the concept of right in health.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Individual Research Objectives and Goals of Professional History and Ethics Education, Basic Concepts and Achievements Lecture, Brainstorming
2 Literature Review, Individual Research Health Care Practices in Ancient Times Lecture, Brainstorming
3 Literature Review, Individual Research The Middle Ages and the Influence of Religions on Healthcare Practices Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Florence Nightingale and Her Impact on Nursing Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Review, Individual Research The Development of Nursing in Türkiye Lecture, Brainstorming
6 Literature Review, Individual Research Nursing Education in Türkiye from its Beginnings to the Present Day Lecture, Brainstorming
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Leading Nurses in Türkiye and Around the World Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review National and International Nursing Organizations Lecture, Brainstorming
10 Literature Review Nursing and Professional Characteristics Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature Review Concepts of Morality, Ethics, and Deontology Lecture, Brainstorming
12 Literature Review ICN, ANA Nursing Code of Ethics Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Ethical Principles and Responsibilities for Nurses According to THD Lecture, Brainstorming, Discussion
14 Literature Review, Individual Research Areas of Ethical Application Lecture, Brainstorming
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Basic Legal Concepts and Legal Regulations Related to Nursing Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Burkhardt, M.A., Natkaniel, A.K. (2013). Ethics in Contemporary Nursing. T.ed.: S.E. Alpar, Bahcecik, N., Karabacak, U., Istanbul Medical Bookstore.
Keskin, Y. (Ed.). (2020). Hemşirelikte etik yaklaşımlar (1. baskı). Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Özden, M. (2013). Tıbbi Etik ve Meslek Tarihi. Ankara: Ayrıntı Basımevi.
Şentürk, E. S. (2011). Hemşirelik Tarihi. İstanbul: Nobel Matbaacılık.
Şentürk, E. S.(2012). Meslek Olarak Hemşirelik ve Hemşirelikte Etik İlkeler. İstanbul: Nobel Matbaacılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 50
Final Exam 1 50
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.
5

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.
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.
4

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 10 2 20
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 14 2 28
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 8 2 16
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 90 0 178
Total Workload of the Course Unit 178
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0