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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

HEM355

Course Name:

Geriatric Nursing

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Area Ellective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FATMA AKBULAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr Ögrt Üyesi Fatma AKBULAK

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to provide nursing care appropriate to the aging process and the biological, psychological and social changes that occur in this process.
Course Content:	Old age and the aging process, old age and health problems, improving physiological and psychosocial health in elderly care, drug management principles in the elderly, the importance and effects of drug administration, health and social services offered to elderly individuals in our country, clinical and home care for the elderly.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows and interprets the basic concepts related to the elderly and old age and the health indicators of the elderly in our country.
2) Explains the duties and responsibilities of nurses in institutions and organizations that care for the elderly.
3) It uses comprehensive geriatric assessment and clinical decision-making principles in determining the physiological and psychological status of the elderly individual.
4) Knows the institutions/organizations that provide care for the elderly and the health and social services offered, and cooperates for the benefit of the elderly person.
5) Develops sensitivity to the individual, spiritual, social and cultural differences of elderly individuals.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Elderly in the World, Turkey and elderly Population Characteristics (Definitions, Demographic Features)	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
2)	Social Changes and Changing The Place of the Elderly in Society	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
3)	BioPsycho-Social Changes and Aging Due to Geriatric Conditions Theories	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
4)	Geriatric Assesment	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
5)	Promoting Health in the Elderly and Protection Applications	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
6)	Promoting Health in the Elderly and Protection Applications II	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
7)	The Role of Elderly Individuals in Society	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
8)	History of Geriatric Nursing development	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
9)	Principles of Geriatric Care and Applications	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
10)	Nutrition in Geriatric people	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
11)	Communication with Elderly Individuals and Affecting Factors.	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
12)	Mental Health and Mental Disorders in Geriatric Individuals	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
13)	Geriatric Emergencies and Care	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı Bakım Hemşireliği. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, İstanbul, 2015. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı. Akademisyen Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2014.
References:	Kaptan G. Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı Bakım Hemşireliği. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, İstanbul, 2015. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı. Akademisyen Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2014.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have the knowledge and skills to access scientific and current information specific to the field of nursing, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.	2
2)	To be able to provide culturally sensitive nursing care to the individual, family and society with a holistic and systematic approach by using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge in the field of nursing, to evaluate and record the effect of the care given.	3
3)	To be able to use information and care technologies in nursing education, practices, research and management.	3
4)	To be able to respect human rights and dignity in nursing education, practice, research and management and to act in accordance with relevant legislation, professional values and ethical principles.	3
5)	Ability to work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team and other disciplines.	2
6)	To be able to fulfill the responsibility of producing scientific knowledge specific to nursing by taking part in research.	3
7)	To be able to use at least one foreign language at a level to reach scientific information and communicate effectively.	2
8)	To be able to adopt a lifelong learning approach in personal and professional development.	2
9)	Being an example to his colleagues and society with his professional identity.	2
10)	To be able to use critical thinking skills, effective communication techniques and scientific problem solving approach in their professional practice.	2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Okuma

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Bireysel Proje

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Aktiviteye Hazırlık	Aktivitede Harçanan Süre	Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre	Workload
Course Hours	14	2			28
Presentations / Seminar	14	2			28
Midterms	1	1			1
Final	1	1			1
Total Workload					58