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
HEM2008	Research in Nursing	Spring	2	0	2	6

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 AHU KÜRKLÜ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to give the skills of critical reading and evaluating of scientific reports of researches conducted in nursing with teaching the steps of scientific research process to the students

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Understands the importance of research in nursing,
2 Knows the steps of the scientific research process,
3 Orders the steps of planning, implementation and managing of a research,
4 Critically reads and evaluates a research article,
5 Understands the importance of ethical principles in a research,
6 Learns the scientific presentation preparation and presentation methods.

Course Content

The course contents are scientific research process steps, critical reading and evaluating of research reports, ethic in research, scientific presentation preparation and presentation methods

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction Importance or Research
2)	Science and Main Concepts Related with Research Scientific Research Process
3)	Literature Review
4)	Research Aim, Research Questions, Hypothesis Formulation, Limitations
5)	Quantitative Research Design- I
6)	Quantitative Research Design- II
7)	Universe and sampling
8)	MID-TERM EXAMINATION
9)	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGNS
10)	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGNS
11)	DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND TOOLS
12)	Data Analysis
13)	Writing of Research Report
14)	Scientific Presentation Methods Course Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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

References:

1. Akdur, R. (1996). Sağlık bilimlerinde araştırma ve tez yapma rehberi: Projelendirme, uygulama, rapor yazma. Ankara.
2. Aksayan, S., Bahar, Z., Bayık, A., Emiroğlu, O.N., Erefe, İ., Görak, G., Karataş, N., Kocaman, G., Kubilay, G., Seviğ, Ü. (2012). Hemşirelikte araştırma ilke süreç ve yöntemleri. Erefe İ. (Ed.). 4.baskı. Ankara: Odak Ofset.
3. Burns, N., & Grove, S.K. (1997). The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique & utilization (3th ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
4. Burns, N.,& Grove, S.K. (2009). The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (6th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders & Elsevier.
5. Dempsey, P.A., & Dempsey, A.D. (2000). Using nursing research process, critical evaluation and utilization (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
6. Erdoğan,S., Nahcivan, N., Esin M.N. (2014). Hemşirelikte araştırma, süreç, uygulama ve kritik. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. İstanbul.
7. LoBiondo-Wood,G., & Haber, J.(2002). Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (5th ed.). St.Louis, Missouri: Mosby Year.
8. LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2010). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (7th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby & Elsevier.
9. Özdamar, K. (2003). Modern bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. 1.Baskı, Eskişehir: ETAM A.Ş. Matbaası.
10. Parahoo, K. (1997). Nursing research: Principles, process and ıssues. Great Britain: MacMillan Press. Ltd.
11. Polit, D.F., & Beck, C. T. (2010). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for nursing practice (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
12. Talbot, L.A. (1995). Principles and practice of nursing research. St.Louis: Mosby Year Book Inc.

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
Project	1	22	22
Midterms	1	22	22
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			120

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