Fundamentals of Nursing (NURS102) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fundamentals of Nursing NURS102 2. Semester 4 12 0 8 13.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MED183
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is; to make students understand the basic philosophy of nursing and its role in the health care system and to gain the knowledge and skills about the basic theories, concepts, principles and methods in nursing care to the students.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the nursing profession.
  • Describe the basic concepts, methods and principles of nursing care.
  • List the basic principles of nursing care.
  • Apply basic nursing skills under the supervision of instructors.
  • Emphasize human / patient rights and values during nursing care.
  • Identifiy the nursing care needs of the patient.
  • Cooperate with other disciplines while giving nursing care.
Course Content Nursing profession, roles and duties of nurses, basic concepts in nursing, patient safety, mobility requirements of individuals, hygiene need, life findings, tissue repair, drug applications, oxygen and fluid requirements, nutrition and excretory requirements, perioperative care, critical thinking and nursing process, evidence - based applications.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Nursing Care Process, Health Assessment and Physical Examination Reading the subject from references
2 Vital Signs Reading the subject from references
3 Vital Sign and Laboratory Practices Related Reading the subject from references
4 Midterm + Patient Safety, Infection Control and Laboratory Practices Related Reading the subject from references
5 Administration of Medications, Laboratory Practices Related Reading the subject from references
6 Oxygenation and Fluid Needs, Related Laboratory Practices Reading the subject from references
7 Nutrition and Bowel Elimination Needs, Related Laboratory Practices Reading the subject from references
8 Urinary Elimination Needs, Sleep and Rest, Related Laboratory Practices Reading the subject from references
9 Midterm II + Nursing Process, Clinical Case Discussion, Nursing Care Plans, Hot and Cold Applications, Laboratory Practices Related Reading the subject from references
10 Clinical Practice
11 Clinical Practice
12 Clinical Practice
13 Clinical Practice
14 Clinical Practice
15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2019). Essentials for nursing practice. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby.
2. Burton, M., A., & Ludwig, L., J., M. (2015) Fundamentals of nursing care: concepts, connections & skills. FA Davis. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.
3. Kizior, R. J., & Hodgson, K. J. (2018). Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
4. Perry, A., & Potter, P. (2018). Clinical nursing skills & techniques. St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier.
5. Burton, M., & Ludwig, L. (2015). Study guide to accompany fundamentals of nursing care. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 25
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application 14 12 168
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 12 24
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 337