Information Package / Course Catalogue
Historical Development of Nursing
Course Code: HES546
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

The aim of this course is to enable the student to comprehend the historical development of nursing, the impact of nursing history on the nursing profession today, examine the laws and regulations, the structure and problems of nursing in our country, and make predictions about the future in the context of the historical process of nursing.

Course Content

Nursing Practices in the Ancient Age, Nursing Practices in the Middle Ages, Nursing Practices in the Modern Age, Nursing Practices in the Modern Age, The Effect of Religions on Nursing, Wars and Nursing, Historical Development of Nursing in the World, Historical Development of Nursing in Turkey, History of Law/Laws and Regulations Related to Nursing, Factors Effective in the Development of Nursing Profession and Education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Emel TUĞRUL
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain health care practices throughout history.
2.To be able to comprehend the historical development process of nursing in the world.
3.To be able to comprehend the historical development process of nursing in Turkey
4.To be able to evaluate the development of nursing education and nursing in Turkey
5.To be able to explain the laws and regulations related to nursing
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şentürk Erhan S. (2014) Hemşirelik Tarihi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2. Baskı. İstanbul.
2.Ulusoy F. Görgülü S. (2001) Hemşirelik Esasları Temel Kuram, Kavram, İlke ve Yöntemler. Cilt I, 5. Basım. Ankara.
3.Velioğlu P., Babadağ K. (1992) Hemşirelik Tarihi ve Deontoloji. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir.
4.Özden M. (2013) Tıbbi Etik ve Meslek Tarihi Ders Kitabı. Ayrıntı Basımevi 1. Basım Ankara.
5.Smith CW (2006). Florance Nightingale: Türkiye´de ve Dünyada Hemşireliğin Kuruluşu. Çev: İlhan H. Ankara:Alter Yay.Rek.Org.Tic. Ltd.Şti.
6.Ehrenreich, B., English, D. Çev: Uğur,E (1992). Cadılar, Büyücüler Ve Hemşireler. Kavram Yayınları.İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of historical development of nursing
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nursing Practices in Antiquity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nursing Practices in the Middle Ages
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nursing Practices in the New Age
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modern Nursing Practices
Week 6 - Theoretical
Modern Nursing Practices
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Effect of Religions on Nursing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Wars and Nursing (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Nursing in the World
Week 10 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Nursing in the World
Week 11 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Nursing in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Nursing in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
History of Law/Laws and Regulations Related to Nursing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Factors Influencing the Development of Nursing Profession and Education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130333
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026