Information Package / Course Catalogue
Dialysis Nursing
Course Code: HE615
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able related on knowledge and skill evaluation of acute and chronic renal failure persons, phisiology of hemodialysis, equipments, complications, treatment and caring, able to use of hemodialysis machine and follow up of hemodialysis person

Course Content

Acute and chronic renal failure, principles of approach to acute and chronic renal failure patients, dialysis methods, complication of dialysis methods, nutrition of patients, self-care and rehabilitation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain anatomy and physiology of renal system
2.To be able to explain etiology, phatophysiology, risk factors, daignosis, treatment and nursing approches of acute ad chronic renal failure
3.To be able to explain desing of dialysis unit and tasks of dialysis nurse
4.To be able to educate students related on dialysis methods, phisiology, equipments used in, complication of dialysis and prevetion of complication
5.To be able to access to scientific information related on nutrition and self care of persons and able to argumentation of acquire knowledge with team members
6.To be able to discuss ethic and legal topics related to care of renal failure persons and cooprate with team members
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Abbasi M, Norouzzade R. Prenciples of Nursing care in Dialysis Patients, , Shahed Üniversitesi yayın evi, 1. Baskı, 2011.
2.Akoğlu E. Hemodiyaliz Hemşireliği El Kitabı. Sağlık Bakanlığı Tedavi Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, 2000.
3.Clarkson MR, Brenner BM. The Kidney. Pocket Comp., 7. baskı, 2007.
4.Levy J, Morgan J, Brown E. Oxford Diyaliz El Kitabı.Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2004.
5.Lewis SL, Heitkemper MM, Dirksen SR, O'Brien PR. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 2007.
6.Smith T. Renal Nursing. Bailliere Tindal, 1997
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to dialysis nursing, objectives and watching video
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anatomi and physiology of renal system and renal functions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Acute renal failure and nursing care
Week 4 - Theoretical
Acute renal failure and nursing care
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chronic renal failure and nursing care
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chronic renal failure and nursing care
Week 7 - Theoretical
Design of dialysis unit and responsibilities of dialysis nurse
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hemodialysis, vascular access, complication and nursing care
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hemodialysis, vascular access, complication and nursing care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tasks of hemodialysis machine, set up and and connection of patients to dialysis machine
Week 12 - Theoretical
Peritoneal dialysis, solutions and complication
Week 13 - Theoretical
nutrition during dialysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Kidney transplantation
Week 15 - Theoretical
Pre & postoperative nursing care in kidney transplanation patients
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Seminar210224
Quiz24212
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
2
OÇ-3
5
2
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OÇ-4
4
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3
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5
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5
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5
3
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4
OÇ-6
5
5
3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026