Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
20110080105TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL LIFE Elective483
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To strengthen the professional readiness of senior nursing students in the light of basic competencies in nursing.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Erkan Durar
Learning Outcomes
1Explains duties, authorities and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team.
2Demonstrates knowledge, skills and behaviors related to professional core competencies.
3Recognizes the importance of providing quality and safe care.
4He/she feels ready for the transition to professional life.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
This lesson; Need for Nurses in the World and in Turkey and New Graduates, Transition Process to Professional Life in Nursing, Transition to Professional Life Programs and Scope of Basic Competencies, Person-Centered Care: Definition and Scope, Dimensions and Establishing Effective Communication, Person-Centered Care: Patient Admission and Discharge Process and Determining Priorities in Care, Teamwork and Collaboration: Definition and Scope, Delegation of Authority and Effective Communication Practices, Evidence-Based Practice: Definition and Scope, Literature Review and Evaluation of Evidence, Quality Improvement: Definition and Scope, Model and Methods, Tools Used, Security : Definition and Scope, Medical Errors and Their Causes, Security: Medical Errors and Prevention Strategies, Security: Medical Errors and Prevention Strategies, Informatics: Definition and Scope, Systems, Use of Hospital Information System, Simulation-Based Learning-I, Simulation-Based Learning-II ; Includes topics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Need for Nurses in the World and in Turkey and New Graduates, Transition Process to Professional Life in Nursing, Transition to Professional Life Programs and Scope of Basic Competencies, Person-Centered Care: Definition and Scope, Dimensions and Establishing Effective Communication, Person-Centered Care: Patient Admission and Discharge Process and Determining Priorities in Care, Teamwork and Collaboration: Definition and Scope, Delegation of Authority and Effective Communication Practices, Evidence-Based Practice: Definition and Scope, Literature Review and Evaluation of Evidence, Quality Improvement: Definition and Scope, Model and Methods, Tools Used, Security : Definition and Scope, Medical Errors and Their Causes, Security: Medical Errors and Prevention Strategies, Security: Medical Errors and Prevention Strategies, Informatics: Definition and Scope, Systems, Use of Hospital Information System, Simulation-Based Learning-I, Simulation-Based Learning-II
Recommended or Required Reading
none
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Makeup Examination111
Attending Lectures11414
Practice111
Discussion155
Question-Answer155
Team/Group Work155
Case Study155
Brain Storming155
Seminar155
Writing Paper111
Criticising Paper155
Self Study12020
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
Report111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
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