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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 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 | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | ||