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
HEM1012	Clinical Pharmacology	Spring	2	0	2	3

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
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	In addition to teaching the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs to nursing students, the effects of drugs used in clinics specific to body systems, routes of administration, dose adjustments, and correct and careful drug administration knowledge and skills are given to students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The student taking this course;
1. Comment on the basic concept and terminology of pharmacology.
2. Explains the sources and general properties of drugs and the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs applied to the body.
3. Discusses the effects of drugs in the body, the ways of administration and doses, and the interactions between other drugs and their undesirable effects.
4. Lists the sources and properties of drugs that affect body systems.
5. Properties, pharmacokinetics, effects of drugs acting on systems,
6. Questions undesirable effects, drug interactions, use and doses.

Course Content

Clinical using, dosing of the drug, oral and pharenteral administration routes, long term effect drugs, binding to plasma proteins of drugs, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, clinical observation of the special drugs, clinical factors that modify drug actions, Adverse and unexpected effects, Drug addiction and dependences. Drug using in pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, and breast-feeding patients, Drug using in patients with hepatic and renal diseases, Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics effects of the drugs in the body, Rational Prescribing (using the right medication, at the right dose, using the right route and frequency of administration for the patient, and stopping the drug appropriately), Adverse Drug Effects, Toxicology, Drug interactions, Drug development. Preclinical and clinical studies: Phase I, Phase II, Phase IIl, Phase IV studies, Bioequivalence drug studies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting the Students-Introducing the Course Aims and Responsibilities of Nursing Care Related to Drug Treatment Discussing
2)	Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology Introduction to Pharmacology Basic Concepts and Processes Administration of Drugs and Nursing Process in Drug Treatment Lecturing
3)	Pharmacology and Baby-Child Patient Care Pharmacology and Care of Elderly Patients Pharmacology and Pregnant or Breastfeeding Woman Lecture
4)	Drugs Affecting Hematopoietic and Immune Systems Drug Therapy in Coagulation Disorders Drug Treatment in Dyslipidemia
5)	Inflammation, infection and use of antimicrobial agents Drug therapy to reduce pain, fever and inflammation Drug therapy with corticosteroids Lecturing
6)	Medication in heart failure Medication in arrhythmias Drug therapy in angina Drug therapy to increase adrenergic response Drug therapy in hypertension Lecturing
7)	Drug Treatment for Fluid Volume Excess Lecturing
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Drug therapy in diabetes Drug Treatment in Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
10)	Medication to Reduce Anxiety and to Provide Sleep Medication for Depression and Mood Stabilizer Medication for Psychotic Disorders Lecturing
11)	Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Stimulation Lecturing
12)	Drugs Affecting Eyes, Ears and Skin Lecturing
13)	Other commonly used drugs Lecturing
14)	Other commonly used drugs Lecturing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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

References:

1. Frandsen, G., Pennington, S.S. (2014). Abrams’ın klinik ilaç tedavisi: Hemşireler için akılcı ilaç uygulamaları. Çeviri Ed: Emine İyigün, Sevinç Taştan. Akademisyen Tıp Kitapevi. 10. Baskı
2. Straight A’s in nursing pharmacology. (2008). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3. McCann, J.S.et al. (2013). Nursing pharmacology made incredibly easy! (Third edition.). Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health.Aynı zamanda öğretim elemanı tarafından size gönderilecek olan makaleler

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			88

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.	3
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.
8)	To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.
9)	To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.
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.
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.