Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cardiology Nursing
Course Code: HF264
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

Develop in understanding and competence in the care of patients with problems of cardiovascular system.

Course Content

Cardiology Nursing course includes structure of the cardiovascular system, ischemic, infectious and other acute and chronic problems, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, maintenance and training covers topics related to.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Serap GÖKÇE ESKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss anatomy and physiology of thorax, heart and blood vessels.
2.Discuss various diagnostic tests performed for patients with cardio thoracic and vascular disorders
3.Describe cardio- thoracic and vascular diseases and their management
4.Discuss he etiology of cardiovascular system diseases, risk factors, the signs and symptoms
5.Provide training related to the cardiovascular system diseases, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and management of the disease on the individual / family and community.
6.Reaches of scientific knowledge for nursing care given to diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özer, C., Aykar, F. (2022). Kardiyovasküler Hemşirelik. Ankara: Ankara Akdemisyen Kitapevi.
2.Çağlayan Yeğen, B. (2017). Guyton ve Hall Tıbbi Fizyoloji. (13. Baskıdan Çeviri). Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
3.Asgarpour, H. (2018). Sistemlere İlişkin Laboratuvar Tetkikleri ve Tanı Yöntemleri. Ankara: Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
4.Yılmaz, M., Seki, Z. (2018). Patofizyolojinin Esasları. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri.
5.Çoban, E., Süleymanlar, G. (2012). Hastalıkların Patofizyolojisi: Klinik Tıpla Bir Tanışma (6. Baskıdan Çeviri). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık.
6.Ignatavicius, D.D. Workman, M.L., Rebar, C.R. (2018). Medical-Surgical Nursing. (9. Baskı). St. Louis Missouri: Elsevier.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular System
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rhythm Disorders and Nursing Care
Week 4 - Theoretical
Atherosclerosis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acute Coronary Syndromes and Nursing Care
Week 6 - Theoretical
Heart Valve Disease and Nursing Care
Week 7 - Theoretical
Congenital Heart Disease and Nursing Care
Week 8 - Theoretical
Rheumatic Heart Disease and Nursing Care (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rheumatic Heart Disease and Nursing Care
Week 10 - Theoretical
Infectious Diseases of the heart and Nursing Care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Artery Disease and Nursing Care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Vein Disorders and Nursing Care
Week 13 - Theoretical
Heart Failure and Nursing Care
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes