Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6HEM304Management in Nursing2+0+02331.10.2026
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 train nurses who have gained knowledge, skills and attitude about the basic concepts and processes related to management science and nursing management, evaluate these in line with the needs of nursing philosophy and healthcare management in our country, and be able to lead health care team.
Course Content Introduction, general information about the course, explanation of goals and objectives, awareness study, sharing experiences
General health system, health policies and related legal regulations in our country
Concepts related to management and management process
Organization theories and organizational principles
Management and organization of nursing care services
Nursing and leadership, power, authority
Communication and teamwork
Mid-term exam
Quality management systems, care standards, protocols and procedures
Patient and employee safety
Nurse manpower planning and assignment systems
Performance evaluation and development of nursing staff
Problem solving, conflict and crisis management
Management ethics
Course Methods and Techniques Active teaching, discussion
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 Koç S. (2016) Yönetici Hemşireliğe Giden Yolda Adım Adım. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Whitehead DK, Weiss SA, Tappen RM. (2010) Essentials of Nursing Management and Leadership. 5th Edition, F.A. Davis Company, USA.
Alcan Z, Aksoy A, Civil B, Eren Tekin D, Ekim R, Özbucak Civil S, Doğar T, Çakar V. (2010) Hemşirelik Hizmetleri Işığında Hastane Süreçleri (ISO,JCI ve MAGNET Standartları ile Uyumlu). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul.
Kelly P. (2012) Nursing Leadership and Management. 3rd Edition, Delmar Cengage Leraning, USA.
Tatar Baykal Ü, Ercan Türkmen E. (2014) Hemşirelik Hizmetleri Yönetimi. Akademi Basın, İstanbul.
Course Notes At the beginning of the term, the content of all courses to be covered throughout the semester is shared with all students via the student representative.

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 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 86

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines the basic concepts of management
2 Evaluates the situation in the field of application by understanding the current health system in our country, the legal regulations based on the health system and the nursing legislation.
3 Explain the organization and functioning of health and nursing services
4 Defines the roles and functions of the executive nurse
5 Becomes willing to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be a manager nurse and to be a manager
6 Understands the importance of leadership in nursing, explains the characteristics of leaders
7 Understands the importance of communication and teamwork in nursing services management
8 Midterm
9 Explain the importance of quality management systems and maintenance standards
10 Explains practices for patient and employee safety
11 Understands basic information about nurse manpower planning and assignment systems.
12 Comprehends practices for performance evaluation and development of nurses.
13 Explains problem solving and crisis management in the management of nursing services.
14 Understands the basic values and ethical rules related to nursing services management

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, general information about the course, explanation of aims and objectives, awareness work, sharing experiences
2 General health system, health policies and related legal regulations in our country
3 Management concepts and management process
4 Organization theories and principles of organization
5 Management and organization of nursing care services
6 Nursing and leadership, power, authority
7 Communication and teamwork
8 Midterm exam
9 Quality management systems, care standards, protocol and procedures
10 Patient and employee safety
11 Nurse workforce planning and assignment systems
12 Performance evaluation and development of nursing staff
13 Problem solving, conflict and crisis management
14 Management ethics

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5
C2 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 4 5 4 5
C4 5 4 5 5 5 4 5
C5 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 5
C6 5 4 5 5 5
C7 5 5 5 5 4
C8
C9 5 5 5 4
C10 5 5 5 4 4
C11 5 4 5 5
C12 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 4
C13 5 5 4 4
C14 5 4 5

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