In this course, it is aimed that students learn the basic concepts of intensive care and intensive care nursing, gain knowledge, attitudes and skills about intensive care nursing, and transfer the acquired knowledge and skills into practice with a holistic approach.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sevda TÜREN, Monday, 10:00-12:00, Şirinevler Campus
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- -Verbal lecture, question - answer, discussion
Principle Sources
- Enç N. Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2021.
Other Sources
- Durmaz Akyol A. Yoğun Bakım Hemşireliği. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2017.
- Çelik S. Erişkin Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Temel Sorunlar ve Hemşirelik Bakımı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2014.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
History and physical characteristics of the intensive care unit
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
2. Week
Duties, roles and responsibilities of the intensive care nurse
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
3. Week
Admission to the intensive care unit, transfer and discharge of the intensive care patient
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
4. Week
Hemodynamic monitoring
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
5. Week
Hemodynamic monitoring
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
6. Week
Mechanical ventilation and nursing management
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
7. Week
Mid-term Exam
8. Week
Nursing management in pain and sedation
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
9. Week
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
10. Week
Prevention and control of infections in intensive care
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
11. Week
Delirium
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
12. Week
Patient safety in the intensive care unit
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
13. Week
Patient/family education in intensive care
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
14. Week
End-of-life care
Course evaluation
Oral presentation, discussion, question-answer
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
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
Recognizes the physical features of the intensive care unit.
LO-2
Knows the duties, roles and responsibilities of the intensive care nurse.
LO-3
Recognizes intensive care patients and plans, implements and evaluates appropriate nursing interventions.
LO-4
Monitors intensive care patients closely, detects life-threatening situations early using critical thinking skills and applies necessary interventions.
