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
HEM3072	Judicial 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.

Basic information

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):	Instructor EMİNE ÖZDEMİR ASLAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELDA POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course, the basic concepts of forensic medicine and nursing with the nurse's role and responsibilities relating to criminal cases is to gain knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To recognize the basic concepts related forensic medicine and nursing

2) To explain the role and responsibilities of a forensic nurse

3) To apply ethical principles in criminal cases 3

4) To explain healthy / sick individuals the rights of

5) To be aware of the scope of the Turkish Penal Code and other laws of the legal responsibilities of nurses

Course Content

This course includes basic concepts related to forensic medicine and nursing

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts related to forensic medicine and nursing
2)	Historical development of forensic nursing in the world and in Turkey
3)	Forensic nurses work areas and roles
4)	The legal responsibility of nurses in criminal cases
5)	Healthy / sick individuals rights and ethical
6)	Malpractice and Nursing
7)	Violence
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Child-elder abuse
10)	Forensic gynecology (sexual assault, trauma during pregnancy, maternal mortality)
11)	Death and changes after death, forensic autopsy
12)	Crime scene investigations, forensic report preparation
13)	Forensic toxicology
14)	Example criminal case presentations Journals

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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References:

1) Özden D, Yıldırım N (2009) Adli vakaya hemşirelerin yaklaşımı. Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Dergisi, 73-81. 2) Kutlu Y, Bilgin H (2011) Adli psikiyatri servislerinde hemşirelik: Roller ve yaşanan güçlükler. Türkiye Klinikleri Psikiyatri Özel Dergisi, 4(1): 67-72 3) Eşiyok B, Hancı İH, Özdemir Ç, Yelken N, Zeyfeoğlu Y (2004) Adli hemşirelik. STED, 13(5): 169-171. 4) Koç S, Can M (2009) Birinci basamakta adli tıp. 2.baskı. İstanbul Tabip Odası Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
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	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	2	20	40
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			148

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.	2
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.	3
8)	To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.	3
9)	To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.	2
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