To train professional nurses who have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills regarding internal medicine nursing for individuals, families and society, who can use the nursing process with a holistic approach, who can implement preventive health services, who can perform their training and counseling roles, and who can think critically with team awareness.
-Verbal lecture, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation, video
Principle Sources
-Enç N (Editor). Internal Medicine Nursing, Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul, 2014.
- Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F. Care in Internal and Surgical Diseases. Academician Medical Bookstore, Istanbul, 2014.
- Enç N, Can Y. Internal Medicine Nursing Student Education Module. Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2015.
- Enç N. Health Diagnosis and Physical Examination. Nobel Medical Kitanevi, 2015.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to internal medicine nursing: Basic concepts, health history and physical examination
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
2. Week
Fluid-electrolyte balance / imbalances and nursing management Acid-base balance / imbalances and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
3. Week
Pain and nursing management Shock and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
4. Week
Cardiovascular system diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
5. Week
Respiratory diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
6. Week
Gastrointestinal system diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
7. Week
Endocrine system - Metabolic diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Urinary system diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
10. Week
Neurological system diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
11. Week
Hematological system diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
12. Week
Neoplastic diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
13. Week
Joint and connective tissue diseases and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
14. Week
Immune system diseases and nursing management, Assessment of the Course
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, question-answer, clinical and laboratory practice, simulation
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
1
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
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
Knows the roles and responsibilities of the internal medicine nurse.
LO-2
System diagnosis and physical examination.
LO-3
Knows the risk factors and pathophysiology of diseases.
LO-4
Can diagnose shock and take appropriate action.
LO-5
Can diagnose pain, plan and implement appropriate interventions for the painful individual and evaluate these interventions.
LO-6
Knows the diagnosis and treatment methods of diseases, applies treatment and evaluates the result.
LO-7
In line with the nursing process, he/she can give appropriate nursing care to the patient by adopting a holistic approach.
LO-8
It can provide training and consultancy on the protection and improvement of health.
