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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:

NUR004

Course Name:

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. SERPİL TOPÇU

Course Lecturer(s):

Serpil Topçu

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Gaining knowledge, skills and attitudes about the basic concepts related to intensive care and intensive care nursing, and this knowledge and skills in the nursing process can be applied.
Course Content:	This course; Cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological problems and nursing approaches that are common in patients followed in intensive care, appropriate nursing approaches in unconscious patient care, nutritional requirements of intensive care patient.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To recognize intensive care units and their properties,
2) Diseases encountered in intensive care units and learn patient groups,
3) Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to be performed in intensive care patients.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Intensive Care Nursing and Basic Concepts , Design and Organization of Intensive Care Unit
2)	Patient Admission, Transfer and Discharge in Intensive Care Unit and Communication
3)	Patient Monitoring and Basic Life Support in Intensive Care Unit
4)	Fluid-Electrolyte Disorders and Hemodynamic Monitoring
5)	Nutrition in Intensive Care Patients
6)	Positioning, Patient restriction and Pressure Ulcers
7)	Nursing Care of a Patient with Respiratory Problems and Basic Care Principles of a Patient in Mechanical Ventilation
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Special Practices with Nursing Care of Patient with Cardiovascular and Renal Problems
10)	Nursing Care and Special Applications of Patients with Gastrointestinal System Problems
11)	Nursing Care of Multiple Trauma Patients and MODS
12)	Prophylaxis, Analgesia and Sedation in Intensive Care
13)	Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit
14)	Ethical Behaviors in Intensive Care Unit
15)	End of Life Care and Evaluation of the Course
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Introduction to critical care nursing editors Mary Lou Sole, Deborah G. Klein, Marthe J. Moseley- Topkapı Campus Library- WY 154 .I587 2013 • Yoğun bakım hemşireliği Gamze Temiz, Mine Demet Güngör- Topkapı Campus Library- WY 154 .S494 2015
References:	• Peate, I., & Hill, B. (Eds.). (2022). Fundamentals of critical care: A textbook for nursing and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons. • Introduction to critical care nursing editors Mary Lou Sole, Deborah G. Klein, Marthe J. Moseley- Topkapı Campus Library- WY 154 .I587 2013 • Yoğun bakım hemşireliği Gamze Temiz, Mine Demet Güngör- Topkapı Campus Library- WY 154 .S494 2015

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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
Attendance	14	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	16	92
Quizzes	4	8
Midterms	1	12
Final	2	17
Total Workload		157