Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2HEM116Fundamentals of Nursing4+8+4101005.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program NURSERY
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire and develop knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding nursing roles aimed at developing, protecting and improving individual, family and community health with a scientific, holistic and ethical approach.
Course Content It includes the basic knowledge, skills and practices required to evaluate and maintain the individual's life activities and to provide care with a holistic and ethical approach in line with the nursing process.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( HEM119 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Emir AVÅžAR emir.avsar@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) Yes

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, medical journals and publications.
Aştı T.A., Karadağ A. (2019). Hemşirelik Esasları Hemşirelik Bilimi ve Sanatı-1.-2. Akademi, İstanbul.
Ay, F. (Ed.) (2014). Temel Hemşirelik Kavramlar, İlkeler, Uygulamalar. Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Craven R.F., Jensen S., Hirnle C. (2015). Hemşirelik Esasları. İnsan Sağlığı ve Fonksiyonları. Çev. Ed. N. Uysal, E. Çakırcalı. Palme Yayınevi, Ankara. ISBN:9786053553144
Course Notes Course notes will be given by the lecturer giving the course.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
2
% 70

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Assignments 1 2 2
Mid-terms 1 7 7
Practice 14 8 112
Laboratory 14 4 56
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 255

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It applies all steps of the nursing process (data collection, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) with a systematic and critical approach in individual and family-centered care.
2 In line with patient safety principles, it identifies and prevents risks during drug administration and interventional procedures, and develops safe care strategies.
3 The physician administers local and parenteral drugs (IM, SC, ID, IV) using the correct technique within the framework of pharmacological principles, asepsis-antisepsis, and ethical responsibilities, and manages possible complications.
4 In blood collection and blood transfusion procedures, patient identification, monitoring, and adverse reaction management are performed in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
5 Hot and cold applications, skin care, and self-care interventions are individualized and evaluated taking into account the patient's physiological, psychosocial, and cultural characteristics.
6 Wound care is planned and implemented using appropriate methods in accordance with the principles of wound healing process, infection control and patient safety.
7 The physician performs and evaluates care outcomes for respiratory, digestive, excretory, and urinary system treatments using appropriate interventions, taking into account the physiological characteristics of the respective systems.
8 By applying the principles of asepsis, infection control, and ergonomics in basic nursing practices, it ensures the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals.
9 It addresses care needs related to sexuality and privacy with a sensitive and holistic approach, within the framework of ethical principles, patient rights, and professional boundaries.
10 They analyze care problems encountered in clinical practice, select appropriate nursing interventions, critically evaluate the effectiveness of care, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Nursing Process
2 Oral and Local Drug Application
3 Parenteral Drug Administration - 1 (IM/SC/ID)
4 Parenteral Drug Administration - 2 (IV Interventions)
5 Blood Transfusions
6 Patient Safety
7 Hot and Cold Applications
8 Skin and Self-Care Practices
9 Wound Care and Applications
10 Respiratory System Applications
11 Digestive System Applications
12 Excretory System Applications
13 Urinary System Applications
14 End-of-Term Assessment and General Review

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 4 4 5
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C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
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