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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS386 |
| Name | Geriatric Nursing |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | Prof. Dr. SONGÜL KARADAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MÜJDE KERKEZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to train nursing students to become professionals who can assess the physiological, psychological, and social needs of elderly individuals with a holistic approach, conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, manage chronic diseases and geriatric syndromes, support healthy and active aging, and are aware of their ethical and legal responsibilities.
Course Content
Geriatric nursing is a field that focuses on protecting and improving the health of the elderly and implementing nursing interventions for their treatment in case of illness.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Erci, B., Kaplan, M., & Kerkez, M. (2025). Gerontology nursing. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Kapucu, S. (Ed.). (2019). Geriatric nursing. Hipokrat Publishing. Karadakovan, A., & Pehlivan, S. (Eds.). (2023). Geriatric nursing. Nobel Academic Publishing. Erol, S., & Şişman, F. N. (Eds.). (2023). Elderly health nursing. Nobel Academic Publishing. Bilgili, N., & Kitiş, Y. (2019). Old age and elderly health. Vize Publishing.
Notes
Erci, B., Kaplan, M., & Kerkez, M. (2025). Gerontology nursing. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Kapucu, S. (Ed.). (2019). Geriatric nursing. Hipokrat Publishing. Karadakovan, A., & Pehlivan, S. (Eds.). (2023). Geriatric nursing. Nobel Academic Publishing. Erol, S., & Şişman, F. N. (Eds.). (2023). Elderly health nursing. Nobel Academic Publishing. Bilgili, N., & Kitiş, Y. (2019). Old age and elderly health. Vize Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the aging process, along with demographic characteristics, using evidence-based information, and monitors current developments through a lifelong learning approach. |
| LO02 | This document explains the roles and responsibilities of a geriatric nurse within the framework of ethical and legal principles, as well as a safe care approach. |
| LO03 | It performs comprehensive geriatric assessments; using appropriate screening tools, it analyzes geriatric syndromes and risk factors with evidence-based approaches. |
| LO04 | It identifies the care needs for common chronic diseases and geriatric problems in older individuals and plans and implements nursing care in accordance with safe care principles. |
| LO05 | It evaluates rational drug use and polypharmacy in elderly individuals in accordance with evidence-based approaches and ensures drug safety. |
| LO06 | It assesses the nutritional, sleep, physical activity, and safety needs of older individuals; plans and implements evidence-based nursing interventions that support healthy and active aging. |
| LO07 | They recognize elder abuse and neglect; and manage home care, palliative care, and end-of-life care processes in accordance with ethical principles, safe care practices, and a lifelong learning approach. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | 4 |
| 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.)." | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Program and Resources, Course Preparation Process | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The Elderly Population in the World and in Turkey | Turkish Statistical Institute, examination of the Statistics on the Elderly 2024-2025 data, examination of the World Health Organization's Aging Report. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 3 | Biopsychosocial Characteristics of Old Age | A literature review is conducted. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Historical Development of Geriatrics and Geriatric Nursing, Geriatric Care Models | Reading the Report on Elderly Care Services in Türkiye, researching international geriatric care models. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Evidence-Based Screening Tools, Geriatric Syndromes | Within the scope of comprehensive geriatric assessment and nursing care for geriatric syndromes; MMSE (Mini Mental State Test) and MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) were used. Educational materials and guidelines on geriatric assessment, nutrition, and falls, available on the Turkish Geriatrics Association website, were reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Common Diseases in Old Age and Nursing Management | Review of case examples related to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and evaluation of nursing care approaches. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 7 | Falls and Rational Drug Management in the Elderly | Examination of the pharmacovigilance system and the Health Statistics Yearbook (2024) data within the scope of rational drug use; evaluation in terms of drug safety and nursing practices. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Comfort, Pain Management, and Safety in Older Individuals | Research on pain management and comfort in elderly individuals, as well as the use of home and external safety systems and technological devices. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 10 | Nutrition and Physical Activity in Older Individuals | Review of the World Health Organization's Physical Activity Guidelines. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Anlatım |
| 11 | Sleep and Rest in Older Individuals | Preparation of a case study on sleep hygiene and evaluation of appropriate nursing interventions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Healthy and Active Aging – The Role of the Nurse | Examining the United Nations' 2021-2030 Decade of Healthy Aging Goals, researching the goals for older individuals in Türkiye's Twelfth Development Plan, and reviewing the 2018-2024 Active Aging Policies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Formal and Informal Care, Communication, and Psychosocial Assessment of Elderly Individuals | Research into ongoing national and international policies regarding caregivers. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | Age Discrimination, Abuse, and Neglect | Review of SENEX 2024-2025 reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Ethical Principles in Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care in Old Age | Review of the Elderly Rights 2023-2025 report, review of the Home Care Regulation (2005). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | General evaluation of the course | Repetition to lesson | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 68 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,72 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||