SUMMER INTERNSHIP-I: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Course Description

The basic aim of the summer internship is to ensure that the students have the necessary knowledge and skills using the lessons they have learned in theory. Internships, which can be a preparation for the professional education of the students, constitute an important part of the curriculum. The basic principles and practices of nursing will be followed by a summer internship program, observations of a nurse and practices and clinical environment to consolidate care information for the diseases being taught. In accordance with the care principles observed in the lessons, they will be able to find the opportunity to be found in clinical settings where applications related to individuals and their problems. It is a four-week program and the practice reports will be submitted to the department management for evaluation.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP-I: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Aştı, T., Karadağ, A. (2021). Hemşirelik Esasları Hemşirelik Bilimi ve Sanatı. 2. Baskı, Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
2. 02 Carpenito-Moyet, L.J. (2021). Hemşirelik Tanıları El Kitabı. (Çev. Firdevs Erdemir, Gülengün Türk). İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
3. 03 Uysal, N. ve Çakırcalı, E. (Çeviri Editörleri). (2015). Hemşirelik Esasları: İnsan Sağlığı ve Fonksiyonları. Yedinci Baskıdan Çeviri. Palme Yayıncılık. (Ruth F. Craven, Constance J. Hirnle, Sharon Jensen, Fundamentals of Nursing: Human Health and Function, 7th Edition)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Takes medical history and can perform practical applications to meet the patient's basic needs. SOLO 4
2. L02 Applies the Nursing Process, Can apply the steps of the nursing process (diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation) in the hospital environment. SOLO 4
3. L03 Safely performs basic nursing practices such as medication administration, wound care, and vital sign monitoring. SOLO 4
4. L04 Able to communicate effectively with patients/patient relatives and other healthcare personnel. SOLO 4

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, analyzes, 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 prioritizing, 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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