To comprehend the basic concepts and importance of communication and to enable students to use effective communication skills by considering human behavior characteristics in their social and professional lives.
-Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
Principle Sources
-Üstün B, Demir S. Communication in Nursing. Academy Maintenance and Publishing, 1st Edition, Istanbul, 2019.
-Öz F, Demiralp M. Psychosocial Nursing For General Patient Care. Academician Medical Bookstore, 3rd Edition, Ankara, 2014.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Self-recognition and Awareness
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
2. Week
What is Communication, Types of Communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
3. Week
Basic Concepts in Communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
4. Week
Variables Affecting Communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
5. Week
Basic Objectives in Relief Communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
6. Week
Techniques that facilitate communication / therapeutic communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
7. Week
Understanding Empathy and Patient Behavior
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Approaches to prevent communication / Non-therapeutic communication
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
10. Week
Communication Conflicts and Resolution
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
11. Week
Hardiness/Initiative
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
12. Week
Problem Solving and Coping with Stress
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
13. Week
Communication in Special Cases
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
14. Week
Group Dynamics and Communication / Application Studies in Groups
Oral presentation, discussion, question and answer, brain storming
15. Week
Final exam
16. Week
Final exam
17. Week
Final exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Has the current theoretical knowledge required by the nursing profession.
PO-2
Has the practical skills to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and society with a holistic and humanistic approach.
PO-3
Applies quality and evidence-based nursing care process while meeting the health needs of individual, family, group and society.
PO-4
It considers ethical principles in nursing care, education, management and research.
PO-5
Follows nursing laws and regulations and acts appropriately.
PO-6
Uses effective communication skills.
PO-7
It provides health education and counseling services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
PO-8
As an active member of the healthcare team, it fulfills its roles and functions in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation.
PO-9
It shows an empathic approach in a sensitive way to all kinds of changes that may affect the health of the individual, family, group and society.
PO-10
It uses lifelong learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
PO-11
Follows up-to-date care technologies in line with the health needs of the society and reflects them on nursing practices.
PO-12
While practicing the profession, she becomes a role model for her/his colleagues.
PO-13
It protects the core professional values it has acquired.
PO-14
Uses professional autonomy in health related decisions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Applies communication techniques that help prevent communication, assertive behavior, communication conflict management strategies.
LO-2
Applies appropriate communication techniques in special cases.
LO-3
Define people, self-knowledge, communication, professional and social communication.
LO-4
Define the basic concepts of communication in interpersonal relations and explain the importance of communication.
LO-5
The cognitive aspect of human, their own cognitions, recognize the characteristics of human behavior and exhibit appropriate approach.
LO-6
Apply effective communication techniques in professional and social life.
