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
HEM4070	School Health Nursing	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 TUĞBA DUYGU ÖZMET Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU KÜRKLÜ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To define the concept of school health, to plan school health services, to implement and evaluate, to determine the health problems of school-age children and provide a solution as a school nurse, to have knowledge of legislation related to school health and to interpret legislation, to gain knowledge and proficiency in development, upgrading, maintaining the health of school-age children

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Identify the roles of the school nurse

2 Determine the risk factors that can threaten the health of school-age children and work in coordination with the school administration to take the necessary precautions

3 Identify health problems in school-age children and apply appropriate nursing interventions

4 Plan nursing practices necessary for development, upgrading, maintaining the health of school-age children

5 Determine the emergency health problems in school-age children, provide appropriate treatment, care and referral

6 Evaluate the legislation related to school health, legal and ethical principles

7 Provide the communication and organization with the school health team

8 Apply nursing interventions required for school-age children about substance abuse and school violence prevention

9 Keep school health records and know the importance of records

10 Plan and conduct health education of the school staff

Course Content

The concept of school health and approach to school health services, work areas of school health, school health services in primary health care and problems in school health, the concept and practice of school health nursing, school health legislation in our country, school health services organization, problems encountered in the legislation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Concept and Importance of School Health - School Health Services in Primary Care
2)	The Concept of School Health Nursing - The School Nurse Roles - School Practice
3)	Health Problems in School-age Children and Nursing Practice I - School Practice
4)	Health Problems in School-age Children and Nursing Practice II - School Practice
5)	Necessary for the Health of School Child I -Health Examination For Admission to School -Periodic Physical Examinations -Scans -Assessment of Nutrition - School Practice
6)	Necessary for the Health of School Child II -Accidents and First Aid - Mental Health Assessment - Physical Education -Control of Communicable Disease - School Practice
7)	Environmental Health Services at School - School Practice
8)	Health Education For School Child and School Staff - School Practice
9)	Emergency Health Conditions in School Age Children and Nursing Practice - School Practice
10)	Midterm Exam
11)	School Health in the World and in Turkey - School Practice
12)	School Health Legislation -School Health Services Organization - School Practice
13)	School Health Care Team -School-age Child’s Substance Abuse and Nursing Practice - Preventing Violence in Schools and Nursing Practice - School Practice
14)	School Health Records -Legal and Ethical Conditions Related to School Health - School Practice

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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References:

1• Erci B., Avcı Aİ., Hacıalioğlu N., Kılıç D.,Tanrıverdi G. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği.Göktuğ Yayıncılık,2009 •
2 Allender JA., Rector C., Warner K. Community Health Nursing: Promoting and Protecting the Public's Health. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,2009 •
3 Schwab CN., Gelfman HBM. Legal Issues in School Health Services: A Resource for School Administrators, School Attorneys, School Nurses. Autors Choice Press, 2005 •
4 Bertan M., Güler Ç. Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler.Nobel Kitapevi, Ankara, 1997

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.	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.	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