Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3HEM211Internal Medicine Nursing4+2+05631.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nursing
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviors in the fields of internal medicine nursing, such as acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge, implementing a treatment plan, providing care to individuals and families using a holistic and systematic approach to the nursing process, evaluating the results of care, providing health education and counseling, collaborating with the healthcare team and using effective communication methods.
Course Content Introduction, Course Information, Explanation of Goals and Objectives, Explanation of the Course Schedule
Basic Concepts in Internal Medicine Nursing
Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Imbalances, Acid-Base Balance and Imbalances
Shock and Nursing Care
Haematologic Diseases and Nursing Care
Gastrointestinal System Diseases and Nursing Care
Respiratory System Diseases and Nursing Care
Cardiovascular System Diseases and Nursing Care
Rheumatic Diseases and Nursing Care
Endocrine System Diseases and Nursing Care
Urinary System Diseases and Nursing Care
Neurologic Diseases and Nursing Care
Cancer and Nursing Care
Course Methods and Techniques Presentation
Case Study
Laboratory
Homework
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Nermin OLGUN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Yava, A, Tosun N, Koyuncu A (Çeviri editörleri). (2024) Tıbbi ve Cerrahi Hemşireliği İnanılmaz Kolay, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri Ltd. Şti., Ankara.
Akdemir N, Birol L (2022) İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Güncellenmiş 5. Baskı, Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara.
Olgun N, Çelik S (2021) Tüm Yönleriyle İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, 1. Baskı, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Şenol Çelik S, Karadağ A (2019) Hemşirelik Bakım Planları: Tanılar, Girişimler ve Sonuçlar. Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık.
Ovayolu N, Ovayolu Ö. (2016) Temel İç Hastalıkları ve Farklı Boyutlarıyla Kronik Hastalıklar, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Eti Aslan F, Karadakovan A. (2014) Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 3. Basım, Adana.
Course Notes Throughout the term, the content of all topics covered is distributed under the supervision of student managers.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 6 84
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Laboratory 14 2 28
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 184

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the etiology and risk factors of internal diseases
2 Distinguishes the signs and symptoms of internal diseases
3 Describe diagnostic tests related to internal medicine and interpret laboratory findings
4 Implements the treatment plan for internal diseases
5 Collects data, provides care, and evaluates the outcomes of care for individuals with internal medicine problems and their families using a holistic and systematic approach using the nursing process
6 Provides education and counseling to individuals and families using theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of internal medicine nursing
7 Uses effective communication methods and collaborates with the healthcare team while performing internal medicine nursing roles

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, General Information About the Course, Explanation of Aims and Objectives, Explanation of the Course Schedule
2 Basic Concepts in Internal Medicine Nursing, Active Learning Activities
3 Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Imbalances, Acid-Base Balance and Imbalances, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
4 Haematologic Disorders and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
5 Gastrointestinal System Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
6 Respiratory System Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
7 Cardiovascular System Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
8 Care in Hypertension
9 Rheumatologic Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
10 Endocrine System Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
11 Urinary System Diseases and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
12 Neurological Diseases and Nursing Care Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
13 Cancer and Nursing Care, Laboratory Studies, Active Learning Studies
14 Evaluation of Course

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5
C2 5 5
C3 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant