HEM716 Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing II

7 ECTS - 3-4 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 5 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
NURSING (PhD)
Code HEM716
Name Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing II
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-4 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 7 ECTS
National Credit 5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. SALİHA BOZDOĞAN YEŞİLOT
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to deepen students’ advanced psychiatric nursing practices by developing competencies in the management of complex psychiatric conditions, advanced therapeutic approaches, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

Course Content

Management of complex psychiatric cases; advanced psychotherapeutic approaches; trauma and post-crisis interventions; addiction; consultation-liaison psychiatry; community mental health practices; ethical and legal issues; evidence-based practices; and advanced clinical decision-making processes.

Course Precondition

There is no precondition.

Resources

Higgins, A., Downes, C., & Monahan, M. (Eds.). (2022). Advanced practice in mental health nursing: A European perspective. Springer.

Notes

Norman, I., & Ryrie, I. (2018). The art and science of mental health nursing: Principles and practice (3rd ed.). Open University Press.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Analyze complex psychiatric cases within a biopsychosocial framework and develop comprehensive care plans using advanced clinical decision-making processes.
LO02 Critically evaluate and apply advanced psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches, trauma-focused therapies) to appropriate patient populations.
LO03 Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions in trauma, crisis, and disaster situations.
LO04 Manage care and intervention processes in addiction, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and community mental health through interdisciplinary collaboration.
LO05 Analyze ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in psychiatric care, and justify clinical decisions based on evidence-based practice.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. 2
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He / she achieves original results by using his / her knowledge in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new ideas about nursing. 2
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Understand interdisciplinary interaction. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has an advanced level of knowledge about other technological tools including the computer required for the field of nursing.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and society. 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has a high level of skills in using research methods in nursing field and has knowledge about statistical methods.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the new knowledge in the field of nursing with a systematic approach. 1
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to write the report of the research he / she made and publish it in a national / internationally accepted refereed journal and present it in scientific meetings 1
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik They follow evidence-based practices and conduct research to establish evidence in their field of professional practice. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Advanced Psychiatric Nursing II Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Complex psychiatric cases Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Advanced therapeutic communication Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Psychotherapeutic approaches Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Trauma-focused care Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Substance Use Disorder Motivational interviewing Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Personality Disorders Management of difficult patients Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading literature on the subject Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Consultation-liaison psychiatry Psychiatric care in general hospitals Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Risk assessment (suicide, violence) Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Crisis interventation Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Ethical and legal issues Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Community mental health Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Evidence-based practice I Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Evidence-based practice II Reading literature on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading literature on the subject Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams Reading literature on the subject Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 166
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,64
ECTS 7 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 04:44