To train nurses who are sensitive to patient rights and ethical principles, who protect and develop child health, recognize healthy children and deviations from health, can practice nursing practices for the disease, and gain the necessary knowledge and skills in the education and follow-up of children and families.
-Oral presentation, question and answer method, discussion, practice
Principle Sources
-Savaşer S., Yıldız S. Child Health and Diseases Guide for Nurses, Istanbul Medicine Bookstore, 1st Edition, Istanbul, 2009.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Theory: MEETING AND DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
Historical Development of the Child and Child Rights
Laboratory: Operation of the Laboratory Program
Oral presentation, practice
2. Week
Theory: Structure of Health Services, Primary Health Care Services, Child Health Indicators and Goals
Characteristics of the Pediatric Nurse - Family Centered Care
Laboratory: Internship Forms and Nursing Process
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
3. Week
Theory: Child-Family-Communication
Admission of the Child to the Hospital (Hospitalization)
Application: Physical Measurements, Growth and Development in Children
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
4. Week
Theory: Child Health Monitoring / Vaccination Schedule
Laboratory: Drug Applications in Children
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
5. Week
Theory: Growth and Development
Growth and Development Disorders
Laboratory: Baby's Hygienic Care
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
6. Week
Theory: Nutrition-Breastmilk Nutrition
Nutrition After 0-1 Years and 1 Years Old
Laboratory: Applications for Physical Measurements and Evaluation of Growth and Development
Body Weight Measurement in Baby,
Measuring Height in a Baby
Measuring Head, Chest, Abdominal Circumference in a Baby
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
7. Week
Theory: Definition, Classification and Characteristics of the Newborn
Adaptation to the External Environment and Nursing Care of Normal and Risky Newborns
Laboratory: Applications for Physical Measurements and Evaluation of Growth and Development
Body Weight Measurement in Baby,
Measuring Height in a Baby
Measuring Head, Chest, Abdominal Circumference in a Baby
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
8. Week
Theory: Internal Problems of the Newborn and Nursing Care
Problems Requiring Surgical Intervention and Nursing Care in Newborns
Laboratory: MIDTERM EXAM
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
9. Week
Theory: Common Nutritional Problems
Fluid-Electrolyte Balance
Diarrhea and Nursing Care
Laboratory: Applications for Evaluation of Vital Signs
Measuring Body Temperature in a Baby
Baby's Heart Rate, Respiration Counting, Blood Pressure Measurement
Measuring Body Weight in Child, Measuring Height in Child
Child's Heart Rate, Respiration Counting, Blood Pressure Measurement
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
10. Week
Theory: Changes in Pulmonary Function and Nursing Care
Common Problems Requiring Surgical Intervention in Children and Nursing Care
Laboratory: Parenteral and Non-Parenteral Drug Administration
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
11. Week
Theory: Congenital Heart Diseases and Nursing Care
Endocrine System Function Changes and Nursing Care
Laboratory: Parenteral and Non-Parenteral Drug Administration
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
12. Week
Theory: Hematological Problems and Nursing Care
Oncological Problems and Nursing Care
Laboratory: Material Gathering
Taking a Blood-Sputum-Urine Sample
Mask, Nasal Cannula, Postural Drainage
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
13. Week
Theory: Changes in Urinary System Function and Nursing Care
Neurological Function Changes and Nursing Care
Laboratory: General Hygienic Care in Child
Genital Care
Belly Care
Rash Care
Mansion Maintenance
Incubator Care
Mouth, Eye, Ear, Nose Care for Baby and Child
Full Bathroom
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
14. Week
Theory: Musculoskeletal Diseases and Nursing Care
Common Psychosocial Problems in Children
Laboratory: GENERAL QUIZ ON LABORATORY PRACTICES
Verbal lecture
Question and answer method, Application
15. Week
Final Exam Week
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Attendance / Participation
1
30
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
It can diagnose healthy, risky and sick child.
LO-2
Can apply appropriate nursing care to healthy, risky and sick child.
LO-3
It can provide education and counseling to healthy and sick children and their families.
LO-4
Growth and development can be monitored and evaluated according to age periods.
LO-5
Be able to notice the deviations from the normal that can be seen in growth and development and plan and apply the appropriate nursing care.
LO-6
Can use communication techniques specific to pediatric nursing.
