Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HEM410Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Practice2+8+05601.11.2026
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 To provide knowledge and skills in protecting and improving mental health, evaluating mental status, and caring for patients with psychiatric disorders.
Course Content Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship.
Course Methods and Techniques Clinical observation, discussion, question-and-answer, case study, group work, and assignments.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Research Assist. Zehra Boztepe https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/zehra-boztepe/ zehra.boztepe@hku.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Eda ATAY https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/eda-acikgoz/ eda.acikgoz@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Çam, O., Engin, E. (Ed) Mental Health and Disease Nursing, İstanbul Medical Bookstore, 2021 2. Gürhan, N. (Ed) Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstores, 2016 3. Tangül Özcan C., Gürhan N. (Trans.Eds.) Fundamentals of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Akademisyen Bookstore, 2016. 4. Derya Tanrıverdi (Ed.) Different Aspects of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Güneş Medical Bookstore, 2021. 5. Gürhan N, Ayhan F. (Trans.Eds.) Varcarolis Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning Handbook, Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2022 6. Öztürk, O., Uluşahin A. Mental Health and Disorders. Physicians Publishing Association, 2016
Course Notes Introduction; getting acquainted, overview of the course syllabus, content, resources, and assessment methods;
Examination of the data collection form for the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plan and explanation of the assessment processes.
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion
Monitoring and Care Principles for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical Practice through Case Discussion

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 % 30
Assignment 2 % 20
Project 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 1 14
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 2 14 28
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Practice 14 8 112
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 Defines basic concepts in psychiatry and evaluates the therapeutic environment,
2 Explains the social risks and mental health problems that threaten mental health in our country.
3 Understands and implements the duties and responsibilities of the psychiatric nurse.
4 Communicates with psychiatric patients and their families using therapeutic communication methods.
5 Knows mental disorders, treatment and nursing approaches.
6 Provides nursing care to psychiatric patients in line with the principles of a holistic and humanistic approach.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction; overview of the course—including the syllabus, content, resources, and assessment methods; Examination of the data collection form for the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing care plan, and an explanation of the assessment processes. Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
2 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
3 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
4 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
5 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
6 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
7 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
8 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
9 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
10 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
11 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
12 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
13 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship
14 Psychiatry Ward Internship, Community Mental Health Center (TRSM) Internship, Gastroenterology Ward Internship, Pulmonology Ward Internship, Cardiology Ward Internship, General Surgery Ward Internship, Neurosurgery Ward Internship, ENT Ward Internship, Ophthalmology Ward Internship, Neurology Ward Internship, Urology Ward Internship, Endocrinology Ward Internship

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

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