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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:

NUR049

Course Name:

Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

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. SELVİNAZ ALBAYRAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Selvinaz ALBAYRAK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge and skills related to nursing management in children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Course Content:

This course includes the diagnosis of critically ill children, the status of pediatric intensive care services in the world and in Turkey, the minimum equipment, personnel, and service standards of pediatric intensive care services, the effects of intensive care experience on the family, the approach to the terminally ill child and his family, transport of the pediatric intensive care patient, and pediatric advanced life support.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Discusses the basic concepts in paediatric intensive care nursing.
2) Explains the technology used in pediatric intensive care areas.
3) Follows the current approaches to the care of the child in paediatric intensive care unit.
4) Uses the basic concepts in paediatric intensive care nursing in the care of the child and his/her family.
5) Produce evidence-based solutions to the problems encountered in paediatric intensive care areas.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Identification of sick children	References
2)	Status of Paediatric Intensive Care Services in the World and in Turkey	References
3)	Minimum Equipment, Personnel and Service Standards for Paediatric Intensive Care Services	References
4)	Family-centered care	References
5)	Approach to Terminal Period Patient Child and Family	References
6)	Paediatric Advanced Life Support	References
7)	Common Ethical Problems, Ethical Dilemmas and Solution Suggestions in Paediatric Intensive Care Units	References
8)	Sedation and Analgesia in Intensive Care	References
9)	Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients	References
10)	Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients-continued	References
11)	Nosocomial Infections in Paediatric Intensive Care Units	References
12)	Shock and Circulation Support	References
13)	Effects of Intensive Care Experience on the Family	References
14)	Nursing care of the patient on mechanical ventilator	References

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Karaböcüoğlu M, Köroğlu TF, Çocuk Yoğun Bakım Esaslar Ve Uygulamalar, 1. Baskı, İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2008
References:	1. Şahinoğlu AH, Yoğun Bakım Sorunları ve Tedavileri, 3. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2011. 2. Karaböcüoğlu M, Köroğlu TF, Pediatrik Mekanik Ventilasyon, 1. Baskı, Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2003 3. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Tedavi Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Türkiye de Öncelikli Planlama Gerektiren Sağlık Hizmetleri 2011-2023, Ankara, 2011

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
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	14			28
Quizzes	2	10			20
Midterms	1	28			28
Final	1	56			56
Total Workload					132