HEMS402 Infertility and Nursing Care

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NURSING PR.
Code HEMS402
Name Infertility and Nursing Care
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 Seda KARAÇAY YIKAR
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to equip students with the ability to access, discuss, interpret, and arrive at new syntheses of information regarding infertility.

Course Content

This course covers infertility and nursing approaches.

Course Precondition

None.

Resources

Murray, S. S., & McKinney, E. S. (2013). Foundations of maternal-newborn and women's health nursing-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. NAZİK E. (2022). Doğum, Kadın Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği. Akademisyen Kitabevi. TAŞKIN, L. (2019). Doğum ve kadın sağlığı hemşireliği. Akademisyen Kitabevi. Vefikuluçay Yılmaz, D. & Emül Güner, T. (2021). İnfertilite Hemşireliği. Akademisyen Kitapevi.

Notes

Google scholar, Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Çukurova Üniversitesi kütüphanesi veri tabanları


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the factors that affect fertility.
LO02 Knows infertility diagnostic methods and the role of the nurse.
LO03 It describes assisted reproductive techniques and nursing approaches.
LO04 He/She is aware of the complications that may arise during the treatment process with assisted reproductive techniques.
LO05 Knows the drug protocols used in infertility treatment.
LO06 We can discuss ethical issues and legal regulations in assisted reproductive techniques.


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 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Takes responsibility for solving professional problems.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. 3
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. 2
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of infertility, infertility in the world and in Türkiye. Reading information related to the topic. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Causes of female infertility Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Causes of male infertility Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The psycho-social impact of infertility on the couples read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 The methods applied in the diagnosis of infertility in women Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 The methods applied in the diagnosis of infertility in men Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Infertility treatment read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Assitted Reproduction Tecniques read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Evidence-based practices of assisted reproductive techniques read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Recent advances in infertility treatment Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
12 The complications ın the process of assisted reproduction techniques and treatment and nursing approach Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Counseling in infertility Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
14 Ethical issues and legal regulations in assisted reproduction techniques Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım
15 Course evaluation Read on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams preparation for exam 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) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload (Hour) 85
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,40
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 15.06.2026 11:05