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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HEMS414 |
| Name | Intensive Care Nursing |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Açelya TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to assess the pathophysiological processes of patients under observation in the intensive care unit, monitor their vital signs, plan and deliver safe nursing care in high-tech care settings, and develop a holistic approach to the critically ill patient.
Course Content
Fundamental concepts of intensive care nursing, characteristics of intensive care units, assessment of critically ill patients, haemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, fluid -electrolyte balance, shock, sepsis, multiple organ failure, management of sedation and analgesia, enteral and parenteral nutrition, infection control, prevention of pressure ulcers, ethical issues in intensive care, and patient safety.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F. Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım.
Notes
Urden LD, Stacy KM, Lough ME. Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management. Morton PG, Fontaine DK. Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach. Güncel yoğun bakım hemşireliği rehberleri ve kanıta dayalı uygulama kılavuzları.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental evidence-based principles and responsibilities of intensive care nursing. |
| LO02 | Conducts a systematic assessment of the critically ill patient. |
| LO03 | Interprets haemodynamic monitoring data. |
| LO04 | Plans the nursing care for patients on mechanical ventilation. |
| LO05 | It assesses fluid-electrolyte and acid-base imbalances. |
| LO06 | Explains infection control and patient safety practices in intensive care. |
| LO07 | Plans nursing interventions for sedation, analgesia and pain management. |
| LO08 | It develops an ethical and professional approach to care in line with a multidisciplinary team ethos. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functions of the cells, tissues, organs and systems that make up the human body and the relations of these systems with each other. Explains the structure and physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, defines deviations from health, plans appropriate nursing interventions. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The individual applies advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of health, in accordance with basic human needs, to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using evidence-based scientific knowledge, ethical principles, and effective communication techniques, the individual applies the appropriate nursing process within the framework of their roles and responsibilities to promote and protect health. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the developments related to nursing by using scientific methods. Knows the ways of benefiting from evidence-based applications in meeting the health care needs of healthy and sick individuals | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning in the awareness of learning needs. Participates in activities that contribute to personal development in scientific, social, and cultural fields (such as national projects supported by TÜBİTAK, professional events, university social clubs, etc.)." | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to his professional development, he develops himself / herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his / her interest abilities. Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and applies them in their professional practices. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as natural disasters, epidemics, etc., that affect public health on a large scale, and takes an active role in crisis management. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, providing information on how the course will be conducted | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 2 | Humanistic existentialism in intensive care nursing | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 3 | The duties, powers and responsibilities of intensive care nursing | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 4 | Ethical issues in the intensive care unit and the nursing approach – case studies | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 5 | haemodynamic monitoring in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 6 | Fluid and electrolyte imbalance and management in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 7 | Acid-base imbalance and management in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Nutrition in intensive care; nutrition in specific conditions (crush syndrome, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, etc.) | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 10 | Patient monitoring during mechanical ventilation | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 11 | Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 12 | Pain management in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 13 | Monitoring of sedation in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 14 | Infection control in intensive care | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 15 | possible changes that may occur in the organs and systems of intensive care patients | No preparation required | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||