PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

Course Description

Definition and objectives of the course; The aim of these derste students is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies that they can perform nursing initiatives related to the protection and development of health in the presentation of primary health care services. Historical and social development of health, development and change of public health and public health nursing; New trends in public health; The definition, functions, purposes, roles and functions of public health nursing; The situation of public health nursing in the world and our country; Models of health services in the world, Alma-Ata Declaration and Primary Health Care Services; Organization of health services in Turkey; Social recognition; Home visits; Community health nursing care plan process with home visiting and community recognition class activity; Environmental health; Family health; Women's health; Baby-child health; School health and prevention; Worker health and prevention; Old age and nursing; Home care in chronic illnesses; Unusual situations and nursing; Preliminary applications for class preparation.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

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Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 ANA (2022). Public Health Nursing: Cope and Standards of Practice. ANA
2. 02 Stanhope, M and Lancaster, J (2019). Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community. Mosby
3. 03 Wilensky, SE and Teitelbaum, JB (2022). Essentials of Health Policy and Law. Jones and Bartlett Learning
4. 04 McKenzie, JF, Neiger, BL and Thackeray, R (2022). Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs. Jones and Bartlett Learning

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Explain the roles and functions of Public and community Health Nursing SOLO 3
2. L02 2. Discuss the concepts of health prevention levels and health promotion practices SOLO 4
3. L03 3. Knows the assessment of community identification , interpret health statistics and recommend suitable public health nursing interventions. SOLO 4
4. L04 4. Acquire comprehensive knowledge regarding immunity and provide age-appropriate immunity education for children. SOLO 3
5. L05 5. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate maternal and child health care in a primary care context and within the nurse’s scope of practice SOLO 5
6. L06 6. Knows the communicable diseases and applies appropriate nursing interventions SOLO 4
7. L07 7. Knows the roles and functions of public health nurses in caring for the elderly and understands the health needs of older adults—including screening, nutrition education, nutritional disorders, and the prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other conditions—and applies appropriate nursing interventions. SOLO 5
8. L08 8. Recognize the importance of environmental health in promoting individuals and public health in the different settings SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

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