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
NUR4004	Health Assessment and Clinical Decision Making	Spring	2	2	3	3

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 Objectives:	To give students the ability of gaining knowledge and skill about evaluation and methods of the health status.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Student knows to obtain the medical history.
2. Knows and applies the physical examination methods.
3. Evaluates the vital signs.
4. Analyzes the laboratory tests.
5. Evaluates how individuals manage the health perceptions and their health conditions.
6. Evaluates pain.
7. Evaluates nutrition and metabolism.
8. Evaluates the skin.
9. Evaluates activity and exercise.
10. Evaluates the musculoskeletal system.
11. Evaluates the respiratory system.
12. Evaluates the heart and circulation system.
13. Evaluates the urinary system and conducts abdominal examination.
14. Evaluates the senses and perceptions.
Evaluates sleep and rest activity.

Course Content

Introduction to assessment of health, obtaining the medical history, physical examination, vital signs, health perceptions and health management, evaluation of nutrition and metabolism, evaluation of skin, evaluation of activity and exercise, evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, evaluation of the respiratory system, evaluation of the heart and circulation system, evaluation of the urinary system and abdominal examination, evaluation of the senses and perceptions, evaluation of sleep and rest activity.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to assessment of health
2)	Obtaining the medical history
3)	Physical examination
4)	Vital signs, health perceptions and health management
5)	Analysis of laboratory tests.
6)	Pain assessment, assessment of nutrition and metabolism
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Dermatological examination
9)	Evaluation of activity and exercise.
10)	Evaluation of the musculoskeletal system.
11)	Evaluaton of the respiratory system.
12)	Evaluation of the heart and circulation system.
13)	Evaluation of the urinary system and abdominal examination.
14)	Evaluation of the senses and perceptions, Evaluation of sleep and rest activity.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

"1. Eti Aslan F (2014). Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi, 1.Baskı, İstanbul: Acıbadem Üniversitesi Yayını.
2. Fuller J, Schaller-Ayers J. (2000) Health Assessment – A Nursing Approach 3 rd. Ed. Philadelphia, Lippincott.
3. Jarvis C. (2008) Physical Examination & Health Assessment 5th Ed. Philadelphia, Saunders.
4. Jarvis C. (2008) Physical Examination & Health Assessment Workbook, 5th Ed. Philadelphia, Saunders.
5. Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F (2014) Dahili ve cerrahi hastalıklarda bakım, Geliştirilmiş 3. Baskı, Ankara, Akademi Kitabevi.
6. Lewis SL, Heitkemper MM, Dirksen SR, O'Brien PR. (2007) Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 7 th Ed. St.Louis Missouri, Mosby Elsevier
7. Weber J, Kelley J. (1998) Health Assesment in Nursing, 3 r
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
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
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	8	3	24
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			80

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.	5
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. "	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. "	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.	2
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