GRADUATION INTERNSHIP
- Course
- NURS402 - GRADUATION INTERNSHIP
- Department
- Nursing - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 10
- ECTS
- 11
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 20
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Leila ALLAHQOLI
Course Description
Clinical or field application of a total of three applied nursing courses by selecting one of the second year internal diseases or surgical diseases nursing, third year women health and diseases nursing or child health and diseases nursing, fourth grade mental health and illnesses or public health nursing courses made; Clinical / field individual / group studies; Clinical / field teaching in nursing; Case studies and presentation. At the end of the 8 week intensive program, in addition to the internship form filled out by the supervisor, the course evaluation is provided by the student's assessment reports prepared by the student. The student gains clinical problem solving skills from a holistic perspective.
GRADUATION INTERNSHIP
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Project | 20 |
| Lab_exam | Quiz | 30 |
| Final | Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1. Apply various nursing research methods.
- 02 2. Apply the essential processes of quantitative research.
- 03 3. Describe the research process in identifying and discussing health problems and problem solving strategies
- 04 4. Apply ethical guidance while conducting research using human participants
- 05 5. Describe recommendation related to nursing practice and future research studies.
- 06 6. Utilize professional writing styles such as the American Psychological Association (APA) style in developing graduation project.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Course |
| Week 2 | Respiratory System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 3 | Cardiovascular System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 4 | Urinary System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 5 | Cancer, Case Study |
| Week 6 | Chronic Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 7 | Blood Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 8 | Musculoskeletal system, Case Study |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAMS |
| Week 10 | Digestive System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 11 | Endocrine System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 12 | Immune System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 13 | Nervous System Diseases, Case Study |
| Week 14 | GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAMS |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Hinkle, J., Cheever, K. and Overbaugh, K., 2022. Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical.
- 02 Potter, P.A., Perry, A.G., Stockert, P.A. and Hall, A., 2021. Fundamentals of nursing-e-book. Elsevier health sciences.
- 03 Linton, A.D. and Matteson, M.A., 2022. Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book: Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 1. Explain the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and nursing care priorities of patients with common respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, digestive, endocrine, immune, neurological, musculoskeletal, hematological, oncological, and chronic health problems encountered in internship settings. SOLO 4.5
- L02 2. Apply asepsis-antisepsis principles, infection prevention measures, safe medication administration practices, ECG monitoring, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusion procedures in accordance with professional and patient safety standards. SOLO 4
- L03 3. Assess patients systematically by integrating physical examination findings, vital signs, oxygenation status, consciousness level, nutritional status, elimination patterns, and fluid-electrolyte/acid-base balance data. SOLO 3
- L04 4. Analyze patient data and case findings to identify actual and potential problems, prioritize nursing diagnoses, and make evidence-informed clinical decisions in clinical/field settings. SOLO 4
- L05 5. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for patients in clinical/field practice by using holistic problem-solving and case management approaches. SOLO 4.5
- L06 6. Synthesize clinical learning through case studies, presentations, and written evaluation reports, and demonstrate professional responsibility, teamwork, communication, and reflective self-evaluation during internship practice. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3.17 |
| L02 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.58 |
| L03 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.92 |
| L04 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| L05 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3.67 |
| L06 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.33 |