Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HEM405Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing4+2+05619.10.2026
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 To provide knowledge and skills in protecting and improving mental health, evaluating mental status, and caring for patients with psychiatric disorders.
Course Content Introduction, sharing of seminar topics; Historical and Current Perspectives on Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing; Diagnosis and Classification in Mental Disorders; Observation, Interview and Record Keeping in Psychiatric Nursing; Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; Mood Disorders; Childhood Mental Health Problems; Responsibilities of the Nurse in Admission and Discharge in Psychiatry; Treatments in Psychiatry; Seminar Presentation; Psychiatric Nursing in Legislation.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, question-answer, case study, group work and assignments.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
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) Yes

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Çam, O., Engin, E.(Ed)Mental Health and Disease Nursing, Istanbul Medical Bookstore, 2021
2. Gürhan, N.(Ed) Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstores, 2016
Tangül Özcan C., Gürhan N.(Trans.Ed.) Fundamentals of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2016.
Derya Tanrıverdi (Ed.) Different Aspects of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Güneş Medical Bookstore, 2021.
Gürhan N, Ayhan F. (Trans. Ed.) Varcarolis Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning Handbook, Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2022
Ozturk, O., Ulusahin A. Mental Health and Disorders. Physicians Publications Association, 2016
Course Notes Introduction; getting acquainted, overview of the course syllabus, content, resources, and assessment;
The Concept of Mental Health, Introduction to Psychiatry, and History
History of Psychiatric Nursing, Job Descriptions, Roles, and Standards
Therapeutic Tools: Environment and Communication
Principles of Psychiatric Interviewing and Mental Status Examination
Psychiatric Epidemiology and Community Mental Health
Semiology
Neurobiological Foundations of Behavior
Anxiety Disorders and Nursing Approaches
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders and Nursing Care
Feeding and Eating Disorders and Nursing Care
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders and Nursing Care
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders and Nursing Care
Defense Mechanisms in Psychiatry and Personality Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders and Nursing Care
Depressive Disorders and Nursing Care
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Dissociative Disorders and Nursing Care
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders and Nursing Approaches
Neurocognitive Disorders and Nursing Approaches
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Nursing Approaches
Somatoform Disorders and Nursing Approaches
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders and Nursing Care
Sexual Dysfunctions and Nursing Care
Sleep-Wake Disorders and Nursing Care Care
Treatments and Rehabilitation in Psychiatry (Pharmacotherapy, ECT)
Professional Control Methods and Nursing Approaches (Restraint, Seclusion, Isolation), Psychotherapies
Student Presentations, Group Work
• Nursing Approaches in Emergency Psychiatry
• Transcultural Psychiatry
• Ethics in the Care of Psychiatric Patients
• Psychiatric Nursing Approaches for Individuals with Chronic Illness
• Nursing Approaches in Forensic Psychiatry
• Crisis Management
• Psychiatric Nursing Approaches for Individuals Undergoing Surgery
• Psychiatric Nursing Approaches for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trauma
• Psychiatric Nursing Approaches for Individuals in Intensive Care
• Psychiatric Nursing Approaches During Loss and the Grieving Process
Final Examination

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 % 10
Practice 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
5
% 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
Presentation 10 4 40
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Practice 14 2 28
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 182

 
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 societal 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; getting acquainted, overview of the course syllabus, content, resources, and assessment; The Concept of Mental Health, Introduction to Psychiatry and Its History The History of Psychiatric Nursing, Job Descriptions, Roles, and Standards 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
2 Therapeutic Tools: Environment and Communication Psychiatric Interview Principles and Mental Status Assessment 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
3 Psychiatric Epidemiology and Community Mental Health Semiology 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
4 Neurobiological Basis of Behavior Anxiety Disorders and Nursing Approach 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
5 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders and Nursing Care Feeding and Eating Disorders and Nursing Care Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders and Nursing Care 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
6 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders and Nursing Care Defense Mechanisms and Personality Disorders in Psychiatry 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
7 Bipolar and Related Disorders and Nursing Care Depressive Disorders and Nursing Care 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
8 Mıdterm Exam
9 Dissociative Disorders and Nursing Care Substance Use Disorders and Nursing Approach 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
10 Neurocognitive Disorders and Nursing Approach Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Nursing Approach 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
11 Somatoform Disorders and Nursing Approach Disruptive Disorders, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders, and Nursing Care 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
12 Sexual Dysfunction and Nursing Care Sleep-Wake Disorders and Nursing Care 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
13 Treatments and Rehabilitation in Psychiatry (Medication, ECT) Professional Control Methods and Nursing Approaches (Restraint, Seclusion, Isolation), Psychotherapies) 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
14 Student Presentations, Group Activities • Nursing Approaches in Emergency Psychiatry • Cross-Cultural Psychiatry • Ethics in the Approach to Psychiatric Patients • Psychiatric Nursing Approaches to Individuals with Chronic Illness • Nursing Approaches in Forensic Psychiatry • Crisis Management • Psychiatric Nursing Approaches to Individuals Before Surgery • Psychiatric Nursing Approaches to Individuals After Trauma • Psychiatric Nursing Approaches to Individuals in Intensive Care • Psychiatric Nursing Approaches to Individuals in Loss and Grief 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
15 Fınal Exam

 
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 5

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