NURSING (TURKISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
HEM3001	Women's Health and Diseases Nursing	Fall	4	8	6	12

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELDA POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Objectives of this course are to introduce basic knowledge about basic concepts for Women's Health and Women's Health Nursing, and to enable students to gain knowledge and skills for women's health protection and promotion in accordance with health indicators through a holistic approach, and care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period, family planning and reproductive health practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to;
1. Explain the basic concepts and indicators of women's health.
2. Describe the principles for women's health protection and promotion.
3. Classify women’s life stages.
4. Develop a care plan for women planning pregnancy, during labor and postpartum period focusing on women and their infants.
5. Explain the care principles in for common gynecological problems.
6. Explain the treatment of infertility and assisted reproductive techniques.
7. Develop an education plan about family planning and reproductive health.

Course Content

The course covers the topic about the basic concepts and theories related to women's health, women's life stages, women's health protection and promotion, perinatal care, sexuality, and family planning practices, counseling and education, infertility, and care for reproductive tract infections, gynecologic and gynecologic oncology diseases.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction, Basic Concepts of Women's Health Stages of Women's Life	None
2)	Anatomy and Physiology of Female and Male Reproductive System	None
3)	Human Reproductive Physiology and Physiology of Sexual Response Cycle	None
4)	Reproductive Health, Infertility, Fertility Regulation and Counseling	None
5)	Pregnancy and Nursing Care, Preparation for Parenthood Evaluation of Maternal and Fetal Health in Pregnancy
6)	Prenatal Care and Nursing Care	None
7)	Midterm
8)	high-risk pregnancies
9)	Labor, Follow-up and Nursing Care in Labor	None
10)	Risky Situations Related to Birth	None
11)	Postpartum Period and Nursing Care	None
12)	Reproductive System Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	None
13)	Assessment and Treatment of Gynecological Disorders and Nursing Care	None
14)	Gynecological Cancers and Nursing Care	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.
Course notes will be given weekly.

References:

1.Kutlu Yücel M (Ed.) Kadın Sağlığı Hastalıkları ve Bakımı. Palme Kitabevi. Ankara 2012.
2.Kömürcü N. Akış Şemaları ile Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi. İstanbul 2012.
3.Coşkun A. Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği El Kitabı.
Vehbi Koç Vakfı Yayınları. İstanbul 2012.
4.Beji N ve ark. Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dersi Uygulama Rehberi. İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları. İstanbul 2009.
5.Şirin A, Kavlak O. Kadın Sağlığı. Bedray Basın Yayıncılık Ltd. Şti. İstanbul 2008.
6.Taşkın L. Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği. 8. Baskı. Sistem Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara 2007.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Application	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Application	14	8	112
Study Hours Out of Class	6	7	42
Homework Assignments	2	16	32
Quizzes	1	4	4
Midterms	1	12	12
Final	1	16	16
Total Workload			250

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices.	4
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.	3
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	1
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.	4
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	4
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.	4
8)	To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.	4
9)	To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.	3
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	2
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.	2