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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:

NUR009

Course Name:

Critical Thinking

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:

Prof. Dr. EMİNE TÜRKMEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Esra Çalışkan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course for each student; It is aimed that the students take into consideration the elements of critical thinking process, their place and importance in individual and professional life and take into consideration in their own thinking process.
Course Content:	Diagnosis of critical thinking and skills, basic concepts of cognitive skills in nursing, cognitive skills in nursing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define concepts related to critical thinking in nursing
2) To understand the importance of critical thinking in nursing
3) To be able to internalize the features of critical thinker
4) To be able to distinguish between problem solving and decision making
5) To be able to define critical thinking process in nursing
6) To be able to solve the problem in cooperation with colleagues

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Presentatıon Of The Course	-
2)	Thinking and Critical Thinking	-
3)	Basic Concepts On Critical Thinking	-
4)	Critical Thinking Elements	-
5)	Critical Thinking Process And Properties	-
6)	Troubleshooting Through Critical Thinking	-
7)	The Role And Importance Of Critical Thinking In Individual Life	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	The Importance And Importance Of Critical Thinking In Occupational Life	-
10)	The Human Capacity In Critical Thinking	-
11)	Critical Reading	-
12)	Critical Listening	-
13)	Critical writing	-
14)	Critical Thinking Exercises	-
15)	Final exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders hocasının önerdiği kaynaklar ppt
References:	Instructor's recommended resources ppt

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	26
Homework Assignments	4	8
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		64