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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HEMS405 |
| Name | Coping with Stress |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 | Doç. Dr. SALİHA BOZDOĞAN YEŞİLOT |
| 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 evaluate stress through biopsychosocial perspectives, recognize stress symptoms, explain stress coping theories and methods, and develop effective stress management skills in their personal and professional lives. The course also aims to strengthen students’ mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, relaxation, and psychological resilience skills.
Course Content
This course covers the definition, physiology, psychological and social dimensions of stress, stress theories, individual differences, stress symptoms, and assessment methods. It also includes problem-focused and emotion-focused coping methods, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, breathing exercises, cognitive restructuring, time management, communication skills, psychological resilience, and stress management in professional life. Practical activities are included to improve students’ stress coping skills in daily life and clinical settings.
Course Precondition
There is no precondition.
Resources
Baltaş, A., & Baltaş, Z. (2020). Stres ve başa çıkma yolları (32. bs.). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi Öz, F. (2019). Sağlık alanında temel kavramlar. Ankara: Mattek Matbaacılık
Notes
Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. (2022). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the concept of stress through biological, psychological, and social dimensions. |
| LO02 | Assess stress symptoms and stressors. |
| LO03 | Compare stress coping theories and methods. |
| LO04 | Apply relaxation, breathing, and mindfulness techniques. |
| LO05 | Use problem-solving, time management, and communication skills in stress management. |
| LO06 | Develop emotional regulation and psychological resilience skills. |
| LO07 | Create effective stress management plans for academic, clinical, and daily life settings. |
| LO08 | Explain the importance of healthy lifestyle habits in stress management. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | 1 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, concept of stress and basic definitions | reading, Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Physiology and neurobiology of stress | Reading, Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Theories of stress | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Stress symptoms and assessment methods | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Problem-focused coping strategies | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 6 | Emotion-focused coping strategies | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 7 | Relaxation techniques and breathing exercises | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading, Literature Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Mindfulness and awareness practices | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 10 | Cognitive restructuring and positive thinking | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 11 | Time management and academic stress | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 12 | Techniques to regulate the vagus nerve | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 13 | Physical exercise | Reading, Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 14 | Psychological resilience and self-care | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 15 | Evaluation of the course | Reading, Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, Literature Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, Literature Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 66 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,64 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||