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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:

NUR028

Course Name:

Gynecology And Oncology

Semester:

Fall

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. TÜLAY KAVLAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Tülay KAVLAK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach epidemiology, risk factors, screening methods, diagnostic processes, treatment approaches, and evidence-based nursing care for gynecologic cancers, and to develop students’ ability to plan holistic nursing care for patients with gynecologic malignancies.
Course Content:	This course introduces the basic concepts of gynecologic oncology, including risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of major gynecologic cancers such as cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. It emphasizes evidence-based nursing care, management of treatment-related complications, patient education, psychosocial support, and palliative care principles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the epidemiology, risk factors, screening, and diagnosis of major gynecologic cancers.
2) Perform holistic nursing assessments and identify nursing diagnoses for patients with gynecologic cancers
3) Develop evidence-based nursing care plans for patients receiving surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
4) Educate patients and families, and provide person-centered palliative and psychosocial care throughout the disease process.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Discussion of course content Introduction to cancer biology and gynecological cancer epidemiology
2)	National Cancer Screening programs and Early Detection
3)	Classification, risk factors, symptoms and signs, and treatment options for cervical cancer
4)	Nursing care in Cervical cancer
5)	Classification, risk factors, symptoms and signs, and treatment options for endometrial cancer
6)	Nursing care in endometrial cancer
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Classification, risk factors, symptoms and signs, treatment options and nursing care for Ovarian cancer
9)	Classification, risk factors, symptoms and signs, treatment options and nursing care in vulvar and vaginal cancers
10)	Surgical treatment options and perioperative nursing care in gynecological cancer
11)	Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and management of side effects
12)	Palliative care, psychosocial support, and patient education
13)	Group work and presentation
14)	Group work and presentation
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Berek, J. S., & Hacker, N. F. (2015). Berek & Hacker’s gynecologic oncology (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
2. Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (2020). Lewis’s medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
3. Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing (14th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
4. Varney, H., Kriebs, J. M., & Gegor, C. L. (2004). Varney’s midwifery (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

References:

1. Articles and books recommended by the faculty member on the subject.
2. Articles and books that the student accesses from the library and electronic sources (Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, etc.) related to the subject.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	2		56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2			28
Homework Assignments	1	15			15
Midterms	1	15			15
Final	1	20			20
Total Workload					134