Special Branch Nursing (NURS408) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Special Branch Nursing NURS408 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to make sure that students have knowledge about certificate programs in nursing and special areas where nurses can work.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Know the content, adequacy and requirements of certificate programs specific to the nursing profession.
  • Explain the tasks, authorities and responsibilities of special branch nurses.
  • Discuss the importance of specialization in nursing and the specific benefits it provides to patients in terms of patient outcomes and general health care delivery.
  • Explain that they can work in effective collaboration with specialty nurses while planning holistic patient care
Course Content Nursing certificate programs and special branches, legal regulations on certificate programs, roles and responsibilities of sprecial branch nurses, diabetes nursing, infection control nursing, stoma and wound care nursing, nutritional nursing, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis nursing, hemovigilance nursing, workplace nursing and breastfeeding counseling, consultation liaison nursing, home care nursing.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Course Introduction
2 Certificate Programs in Nursing and Special Areas Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
3 Regulations Regarding Certificate Programs Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
4 Role and Responsibilities of Special Branch Nurses Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
5 Diabetes Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
6 Infection Control Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
7 Stoma and Wound Care Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
8 Midterm Exam
9 Nutrition Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
10 Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
11 Hemovigilan Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
12 Occupational Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
13 Breastfeeding Counseling Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
14 Home Care Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
15 Consultation And Liaison Nursing Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Beth Black (2013). Professional nursing : concepts & challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323551137 9780323676892

Evaluation System

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

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
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 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 100