Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Concepts of Nursing
Course Code: HTR543
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

Learning The conceptual basis of nursing, The interaction of concepts, philosophy of nursing and information on nursing models / theories and transfer of skills for nursing practice.

Course Content

During this lecture; human being, health, environment, community and nursing concepts are discussed. This lesson including Basic concepts in nursing, models related to nursing and philosophy of nursing.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Definition The basic concepts of nursing and bottom concept associated with it.
2.Explaining the basic concepts of nursing between the interactions.
3.Expressing the philosophy of nursing.
4.Explaining nursing models / theories significance.
5.Relating between the basic concepts of nursing models and theories/models.
6.Exemplification Nursing models / theories with classify
7.Using a nursing model / theory in nursing process.
8.Implementing Nursing care under cover of nursing models and theorems.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Perry AG, Potter PA. Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, Mosby, 2009.
2.Carpenito-Moyet LJ Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 11th edition, 2005.
3.Nettina SM Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, 8th edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
4.Ackley BJ, Ladwig GB. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide to Planning Care: Mosby, 7 edition, 2005.
5.Ochs G Study Guide & Skills Performance Checklists to accompany Fundamentals of Nursing, 6 edition, Mosby, 2004.
6.White L. Foundations of Basic Nursing, 2 edition Thomson Delmar Learning, 2004
7.Kozier B, Erb G, Berman AJ, Snyder S, Berman A. Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice, Seventh Edition Prentice Hall, 2003.
8.Johnson M, Bulechek G, Dochterman JM, Maas M, Moorhead S. Nursing Diagnoses, Outcomes, and Interventions: NANDA, NOC and NIC Linkages, 1st edition, C.V. Mosby; 2001.
9.Taylor C, Lillis, C, Le Mone P. Fundamentals of Nursing The Art & Science of Nursing
10.Care. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 2001.
11.Timby BK. Fundamental Skills and Concept in Patient Care. 7th. Ed., Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 2001.
12.Craven RF, Hırnle CJ. Fundamentals of Nursing Human Health and Function. 3rd Ed., Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 2000.
13.Gulanic M, Kloop A, Galanes S, Gradishar D, Puzas MK. Nursing Care Plans. 4th. Ed. Mosby-Year Book Inc., St. Louis, 1998.
14.Chitty KK. Professional Nursing Concepts and Challenges. WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1997.
15.Alligood MR, Marriner-Tomey A. Nursing Theory Utilization & Application, Mosby Co., St. Louis, 1997.
16.Roper N, Logan W, Thierney AJ. The Elements of Nursing. Churchill Livingstone, London, 1996.
17.Carpenito LJ. Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis. 8th. Ed., J.B.Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1995.
18.Potter P, Perry AG. Basic Nursing. 3rd. Ed., Mosby-Year Book Inc., Philadelphia, 1995.
19.Sabuncu N, Babadağ K, Taşocak G, Atabek T. Hemşirelik Esasları. Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, No:225, ETAM AŞ., Eskişehir, 1991.
20.Lindberg Bİ, Hunter ML, Kruszewski ZA. Introduction to Nursing Concepts, Issues, Oportunities, J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1990.
21.Leddy S, Pepper JM.Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing, Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1989
22.Fitzpatrick JJ, Whall AL.Conceptual Models of Nursing Analysis and Application, Appleton&Lange, 1989.
23.Aggleton P, Chalmers H. Nursing Models and Nursing Process.Mac Millan Education Ltd., London, 1986.
24.International Journal of Nursing Studies
25.Journal of Advanced Nursing
26.Journal of Nursing (An Official Publication of Florence Nightingale College of Nursing of Istanbul University
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Nursing Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Nursing Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Nursing Concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Nursing and the associated sub-concepts
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Nursing and the associated sub-concepts
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Nursing and the associated sub-concepts
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Nursing
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Philosophy of Nursing (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Entry nursing model/Theories
Week 10 - Theoretical
Entry nursing model/Theories
Week 11 - Theoretical
Selected Nursing Model/Theory
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selected Nursing Model/Theory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Selected Nursing Model/Theory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Selected Nursing Model/Theory
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination2%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination210224
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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