NURSING (TURKISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
HEM4063 | Geriatric Nursing | Fall Spring |
2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. İSMAİL TOYĞAR Instructor EMİNE ÖZDEMİR ASLAN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | To give to students the ability of gaining knowledge and skill about elderly health. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Student defines the concept of old age and physiological changes 2. Specifies the principles of using drug. 3. Defines the importance of surgery in old age. 4. Defines the problems of old age. |
The concept of old age, physiological changes, the principles of using drug, old age and surgery, surgical care, problems of old age, emergencies, pain control, wound healing, nutritional disorders, fluid-electrolyte imbalances, acute confusion, syncope, thermoregulation disorders, falls, incontinence, sleep disorders, abuse, communication. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | The concept of old age | |
2) | Physiological changes | |
3) | Old age and surgery Pain control in elderly people | |
4) | Communication in elderly people | |
5) | Abuse and neglect in elderly people | |
6) | The principles of using multi-drug in elderly people | |
7) | Intermediate Examination | |
8) | Emergencies in elderly people | |
9) | Thermoregulation disorders of elderly people | |
10) | Nutritional disorders of elderly people Fluid-electrolyte disorders of elderly people | |
11) | Sleep disorders of elderly people | |
12) | Confusion and syncope in elderly people | |
13) | Falls of elderly people | |
14) | Incontinence of elderly people |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be given weekly. |
References: | 1. Döventaş A ve ark. (2011). Geriatrik hasta ve sorunları. Eds:T. Beğer, D.S. Erdinçler, M.R. Altıparmak, , İstanbul : Doyuran Matbaası. 2. Eliopoulas C. (2010). Gerontological Nursing older people. Seventh Ed. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. 3. Kutsal YG (2007). Temel Geriatri, Ed. Y.G. Kutsal, , İstanbul: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. 4. LeMone P, Burke K. (2008). Medical Surgical Nursing 4 th Ed. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 20 | 40 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 | 40 |
Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 148 |
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. | 2 |
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 |