Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Concepts and Theories in Psychiatric Nursing
Course Code: HRS505
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn the basic concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing

Course Content

Basic concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing, basic concepts related to psychiatric nursing, Human concept, Life process and basic human needs, Health and disease concept, Factors affecting behavior and health, The role of psychiatric nurse in health promotion, Environmental concept, Nursing concept, Health care system, self-care needs and holistic approach theory, learning of daily life activities

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mehtap KIZILKAYA
Prof. Fatma DEMİRKIRAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Express the basic concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing
2.Definition of concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing
3.Express the philosophy of using concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing
4.Explain the importance of basic concepts and theories in psychiatric nursing
5.Use of model / theory in psychiatric nursing
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Shives, Louise Rebraca. Basic concepts of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
2.Kneisl, Carol Ren, and Eileen Trigoboff. Contemporary psychiatric-mental health nursing. Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004.
3.Townsend, Mary C., and Karyn I. Morgan. Psychiatric mental health nursing: Concepts of care in evidence-based practice. FA Davis, 2017.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Psychiatry Nursing Concepts and Theories-Concept of Mental Health
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concept of normal and abnormal
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dimensions of mental health
Week 4 - Theoretical
Concept of stress
Week 5 - Theoretical
Concept of Anxiety
Week 6 - Theoretical
Concept of Crisis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Psychiatric Nursing Concepts and Theories
Week 8 - Theoretical
Systems theory (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Attachment theory
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychosexual development theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psychosocial development Theory
Week 12 - Theoretical
Moral development theory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Need theories in Psychiatric Nursing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Interaction theories in Psychiatric Nursing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026