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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR026

Course Name:

Diabetes Nursing

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GİZEM YAĞMUR YALÇIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Emine Türkmen

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the care and education needs of the adult individual with diabetes and his/her family regarding diabetes.

Course Content:

This course includes; Definition, Epidemiology, Importance and Classification of Diabetes, Roles and Responsibilities of Diabetes Nurse and Team Approach, Diagnosis in Diabetes, Current Treatment Approaches in Diabetes, Oral Antidiabetic Management, Insulin Therapy Management, Medical Nutrition Management and Healthy Nutrition Approaches in Diabetes, Self-Monitoring and Importance of Exercise, Emergency Metabolic Complications of Diabetes and Nursing Care, Chronic Complications of Diabetes and Nursing Care, Diabetes Management in Special Situations (pregnancy, sexuality, immunization, travel), Diabetes Education, General Health Recommendations and Counseling in Diabetes, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes, Prevention Strategies in Diabetes and the Role of the Nurse in Prevention, Course Evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the epidemiology and importance of diabetes
2) Explain the basic concepts related to diabetes nursing
3) Define the importance of prevention and early diagnosis in diabetes
4) To be able to comprehend the basic and current knowledge about diabetes treatment and care and to use them in the nursing care process
5) To gain knowledge and skills about continuous care in diabetes
6) To know effective approaches for the education of people with diabetes and their relatives and to be able to apply education
7) To be able to gain sufficient knowledge and opinion about the planning and conduct of research that will be important in the development of diabetes nursing

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Course, Definition, Epidemiology, Importance and Classification of Diabetes	Erdogan S, Özcan Ş, et al. Diyabet Hemsireliği Temel Bilgiler, Ed. S. Erdogan, Yüce Yayınları, Istanbul, 2002. s.11-13. Türkiye’de Diyabet Profili, Diyabet Bakım, İzlem ve Tedavisinde Mevcut Durum Değerlendirmesi, Çalıştay Raporu, 2009. s. 185-206. Diyabet El Kitabı, ed. Dinçağ N. Tor Ofset San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. İstanbul, 2013
2)	Roles and Responsibilities of Diabetes Nurse and Team Approach	Erdogan S, Özcan Ş, et al. Diyabet Hemsireliği Temel Bilgiler, Ed. S. Erdogan, Yüce Yayınları, Istanbul, 2002. s.1-10. Funnel M, Ozcan S, et al. International Standards for Diabetes Education, EOS Ajans, İstanbul, 2009. s. 14-15. Türkiye’de Diyabet Profili, Diyabet Bakım, İzlem ve Tedavisinde Mevcut Durum Değerlendirmesi, Çalıştay Raporu, 2009. S.89-105.
3)	Diagnosis in Diabetes	-
3)	Diagnosis in Diabetes	-
4)	Current Treatment Approaches in Diabetes	-
5)	Oral Antidiabetic Management	-
6)	Insulin Therapy Management	-
7)	Medical Nutrition Management and Healthy Nutrition Approaches in Diabetes	-
8)	Self-Monitoring and the Importance of Exercise	-
9)	Emergency Metabolic Complications of Diabetes and Nursing Care	-
10)	Chronic Complications of Diabetes and Nursing Care	-
11)	Diabetes Management in Special Situations (pregnancy, sexuality, immunization, travel)	-
12)	Diabetes Education, General Health Advice and Counseling in Diabetes	-
13)	Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes	-
14)	Prevention Strategies in Diabetes and the Role of the Nurse in Prevention, Course Evaluation	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Erdogan S, Özcan Ş, et al. Diyabet Hemsireliği Temel Bilgiler, Ed. S. Erdogan, Yüce Yayınları, Istanbul, 2002. s.117-125.
References:	Erdogan S, Özcan Ş, et al. Diyabet Hemsireliği Temel Bilgiler, Ed. S. Erdogan, Yüce Yayınları, Istanbul, 2002. s.117-125.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	2			4
Midterms	5	5			25
Final	10	10			100
Total Workload					129