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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:

NUR050

Course Name:

Neonatal Intensive Care 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. SELVİNAZ ALBAYRAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Selvinaz ALBAYRAK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills related to advanced nursing management of high-risk newborns hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Course Content:	This course includes the characteristics of neonatal intensive care units, principles of neonatal intensive care nursing, principles of transport and advanced life support of the newborn, patient safety in the NICU, patient and family care needs, and innovations in neonatal intensive care.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the care needs of the high-risk newborn
2) Manage the advanced nursing care required for high-risk newborns
3) Follows current approaches to the care of the baby hospitalized in neonatal intensive care.
4) Produce evidence-based solutions to problems encountered in neonatal intensive care areas.
5) Evaluate current approaches to the care of the infant hospitalized in neonatal.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neonatal health and neonatal intensive care nursing in our country and in the world.	References
2)	Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) introduction and standards	References
3)	Characteristics of a high-risk newborn	References
4)	Neonatal resuscitation and transport	References
5)	Problems and nursing care of high-risk newborns	References
6)	Problems of high-risk newborn and nursing care (continued)	References
7)	Problems of high-risk newborn and nursing care (continued)	References
8)	Problems of high-risk newborn and nursing care (continued)	References
9)	Emergency interventions in neonatal intensive care	References
10)	Emergency interventions in neonatal intensive care (continued)	References
11)	Family-centred care in neonatal intensive care	References
12)	Family - infant interaction	References
13)	Patient safety in neonatal intensive care unit	References
14)	Ethical issues in neonatal intensive care unit	References

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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References:

1. Curley MAQ, Moloney-Harmon PA, Critical Care Nursing of Infants and Children, Second Edition, W.B. Saunders Company, 2001
2. Karaböcüoğlu M, Köroğlu TF, Çocuk Yoğun Bakım Esaslar Ve Uygulamalar, 1. Baskı, İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2008.
3. Şahinoğlu AH, Yoğun Bakım Sorunları ve Tedavileri, 3. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2011.
4. Karaböcüoğlu M, Köroğlu TF, Pediatrik Mekanik Ventilasyon, 1. Baskı, Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2003
5. Temel Neonatoloji ve Hemşirelik İlkeleri (2008), Editörler: T. Dağoğlu, G. Görak, Yenilenmiş 2. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.

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	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	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