NURSING (ENGLISH)
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
NUR2006	Critical Thinking	Spring	2	0	2	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
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):	Assoc. Prof. İSMAİL TOYĞAR Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAYAT YALIN
Course Objectives:	To develop the knowledge and skills of students about critical thinking while meeting the health needs of individuals, families and communities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
"1. Defines the concepts of thinking and critical thinking
2. Express the skills of critical thinking process
3. Interpret the difference between critical thinking and ordinary thought
4. Express the benefits of critical thinking
5. Conduct discussions on conflicting issues
6. Ask correct questions
7. Applies the critical reading technique
8. Comprehend and apply problem solving process
9. Discuss different solutions of problems
10. Uses De Bono 6 hat techniques"

Course Content

Determination of priorities and decision making activities, thinking, critical thinking, cognitive constructive critical thinking activities in professional nursing applications, application of critical thinking model, asking the right questions, critical thinking case studies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course
2)	Thinking and items Basic concepts of critical thinking, Critical thinking and its elements
3)	Critical thinking in nursing
4)	Correct questioning techniques
5)	"Critical reading-novel, story (literary work)Critical reading-article (research report) "
6)	"Article critics (student presentations) "
7)	"Article critics (student presentations) "
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	"Problem and problem solving in nursing "
10)	"The place and importance of critical thinking in professional life, Nursing process "
11)	"Problem solving with six-hat thinking "
12)	Critical Thinking Practices-Case Study
13)	Critical Thinking Practices-Case Study
14)	Evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

"1. Browne MN, Keeley SM (2012). Asking the Right Questions A Guide to Critical Thinking, 10th Edition, Pearson, Boston.
2. Castillo SLM (2010). Strategies, Techniques, Approaches to Thinking : Critical Thinking Cases in Nursing, 4th Edition, Canada.
3. Craven RF, Himle CJ (2009). Fundamentals of Nursing. Human Health and Function, 6th Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia.
4. Cohen S (2007). Critical Thinking in the Perioperative Department. HCPro Inc., USA.
5. Cücelloğlu D (1993). İyi Düşün Doğru Karar Ver, 37. Basım, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
6. Cücelloğlu D (1998). İnsan ve Davranışı, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
7. De BONO, E (2009). Altı Şapkalı Düşünme Tekniği. Çev: E. Tuzcular, 8. Basım, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
8. De BONO, E (2008). Kendine Düşünmeyi Öğret, 2. Basım, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
9. De BONO, E (2008). Güzel Akıl Nasıl Edinilir? 2. Basım, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
10. Harding MM, Snyder JS, Preusser BA (2012). Winningham's Critical Thinking Cases in Nursing: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric. Elsevier Mosby, St Louis.
11. LeMone P, Burke K, Bauldoff G (2011). Medical Surgical Nursing Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th Edition, Perason, Boston.
12. Lunney M (2009). Critical Thinking to Achieve Positive Health Outcomes: Nursing Case Studies and Analyses. NANDA International, Wıley-Blackwell, Singapore.
13. Yıldırım BÖ (2010). Hemşirelikte Eleştirel Düşünme (Ed. Özsoy AS) Aydın Tuna Matbaacılık, İzmir.
14. Şahinel S. (2002). Eleştirel Düşünme. Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara.
15. Nosich GM (2000). Eleştirel Düşünme Rehberi (Eleştirel Düşünme ve Disiplinlerarası), Çev:B Aybek, Anı Yayınları.
16. Kurnaz A (2011). Eleştirel Düşünme Öğretimi Etkinlikleri, Eğitim Kitabevi.
17. Elder L, Paul R (2013). Kritik Düşünce (Yaşamınızın ve Öğrenmenizin Sorumluluğunu Üstlenmek İçin Araçlar), Çev: E Aslan, G Sarı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım."

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
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	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	5	65
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			95

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)	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.	3
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. "	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. "	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