Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HEM409Public Health Nursing Practice2+8+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 program is to enable students to apply the principles of health protection and improvement at the individual, family, and community levels in the field; to identify at-risk groups through community assessment methods; and to carry out evidence-based nursing care, home visits, and health education activities.
Course Content Field orientation in primary healthcare facilities (Family Health Centers/Community Health Centers); community assessment and data collection; home visits and home-based care; maternal and child health monitoring (vaccination, follow-up of pregnant women/infants); school and occupational health nursing practices; chronic disease management and cancer screening (KETEM) awareness initiatives; and care planning and health education for disadvantaged groups constitute the scope of this practice.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, question-answer, case study, group work and homework.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Aslı GÜLEŞEN https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/dr-ogr-uyesi-asli-gulesen/ asli.gulesen@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Erkin, Ö. Ve ark. (2021). Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği. Çukurova Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, Ankara.
2. Güler Ç., Akın L. (2015). Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler, Cilt:1,2,3, Baskı:3- Tıpkı Basım, Hacettepe Yayınları, Ankara.
3. Özcebe H., Ulukol B., Mollahaliloğlu S., Yardım N., ve Kahraman F.(2008). Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Okul Sağlığı Kitabı. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Refik Saydam Hıfzısıhha Merkezi Başkanlığı Hıfzısıhha Mektebi Müdürlüğü. Yücel Ofset, Ankara.
Öztürk Y., Günay O. (2011). Halk Sağlığı Genel Bilgiler, Erciyes Üniversitesi Yayınları No:172, yseri.
Özvarış, Ş.B. (2016). Sağlığı Geliştirme ve Sağlık Eğitimi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Ankara.
Erci, B. (2020). Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği. Anadolu Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 3. Baskı.
Murray R.B., Zentner J.P., Yakimo R.(2009). Health Promotion Strategies Through The Life Span. Eighth Edi-tion Pearson Prentice Hall.
Allender A J., Rector C., Warner D K. (2010). Community Health Nursing, Promoting @Protecting the Public’s Health,7 th Edition, Philadelphia, USA.
Course Notes Relevant Implementation Guides from the Ministry of Health

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 1 % 10
Practice 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 1 12 12
Mid-terms 1 13 13
Practice 14 2 28
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Observes and carries out the roles and functions of public health nursing in primary healthcare settings (such as Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers, Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Education Centers, etc.).
2 Conducts community assessments using field data collection tools, and identifies individuals or families at risk.
3 Conducts home visits for individuals and families; plans, implements, and evaluates evidence-based nursing care and health education.
4 Carries out preventive and health-promoting nursing interventions in school, workplace, and community mental health settings.
5 In field practice, one acts in accordance with professional ethical principles, patient/individual rights, effective communication, and the rules of multidisciplinary collaboration.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Field Orientation and Corporate Introduction Examination of the ASM/TSM structure, principles of fieldwork, and understanding the community
2 Understanding Primary Health Care Services, Participation in the operations of Family Health Center (FHC) units (midwife/nurse/physician), review of records,
3 Community Assessment and Data Collection Application of community identification forms and data collection in the designated area.
4 Family Health Nursing and Home visits, Identification of target families, home visits, family assessment
5 Maternal and Child Health and Immunization Monitoring Monitoring of infants/children, tracking of vaccination schedules, and follow-up care for pregnant and postpartum women
6 Maternal and Child Health and Immunization Monitoring Monitoring of infants/children, tracking of vaccination schedules, and follow-up care for pregnant and postpartum women
7 Maternal and Child Health and Immunization Monitoring Monitoring of infants/children, tracking of vaccination schedules, and follow-up care for pregnant and postpartum women
8 School Health Nursing Practices School screenings, monitoring of student height and weight, and provision of hygiene education
9 Health Education and Counseling Presentation of health education materials prepared for an individual or a group
10 Occupational Health and Safety Nursing Risk assessment for occupational diseases and workplace accidents
11 Early Diagnosis and Screening Efforts Public awareness regarding cancer screenings (breast, cervical, colorectal)
12 Practices for Disadvantaged / Vulnerable Groups Identifying the home care needs of elderly, disabled, or immigrant individuals.
13 Community Mental Health and Geriatric Care Visits and activity support for Community Mental Health Centers and nursing homes/elderly care centers
14 Final Evaluation of Field Files Submission of the collected family/community assessment files and follow-up forms by the Family Health Center

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 4 4 3 4
C2 5 4 5 3 4 3 3 5 5 4 4
C3 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 3 5
C4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 2 5
C5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 4

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