Nursing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02051302 | Intercultural Nursing | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | The subject is lecture, seminar, video, role plays and discussion. |
| Mode of Delivery | Hybrid |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim BİLKAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim BİLKAY | B-BZ33 | [email protected] | 7365 |
Course Content
In this course; culture and related concepts, cultural traditions, structure, attitude, prejudice and discrimination in various cultures, cultural differences and similarities, relations between cultural values and concepts of death, religion, tradition and health in different cultures, culture based health care theories and models, cultural factors affecting health and disease, intercultural nursing care, cultural competency and nursing practices, observations and personal experiences are discussed.
Objectives of the Course
To ensure that students learn intercultural nursing models and become able to apply cultural competence in nursing education and practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Using theoretical knowledge and skills, identifies, analyzes and synthesizes problems related to the field of nursing practice and develops evidence-based solution suggestions. | 5 |
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 5 |
| P11 | It is sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and biodiversity, respect for human dignity and cultural values, social justice and socioeconomic issues. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows intercultural nursing concepts and models. | P.2.31 | 1 |
| O2 | Applies the advocacy role to eliminate bias and inequity in patient care and empower the patient, and explains the importance of cultural competence/sensitivity in patient care. | P.4.27 | 1 |
| O3 | He/She knows his own culture and benefits from community resources in getting to know other cultures. | P.11.25 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | ‣ Human, Health, Disease, Culture and basic concepts |
| 2 | ‣ Definition, purpose, historical development, theory and models of transcultural nursing |
| 3 | ‣ The concept of cultural competence and intercultural communication |
| 4 | ‣ Different religions and nursing approaches |
| 5 | ‣ Migration and cultural approaches |
| 6 | ‣ Cultural approach in chronic diseases, child care, reproductive health, and mental health disorders |
| 7 | ‣ MIDTERM EXAM |
| 8 | ‣ Birth, death, healing, cultural rituals and cultural interaction according to shamanic culture |
| 9 | ‣ Cultural characteristics and health approaches in Middle Eastern countries |
| 10 | ‣ Cultural characteristics and health approaches in European countries |
| 11 | ‣ Cultural characteristics and health approaches in Far Eastern countries |
| 12 | ‣ Cultural characteristics and health approaches in African countries |
| 13 | ‣ Cultural characteristics and health approaches in Türkiye and the Turkic States |
| 14 | ‣ FINAL EXAM |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Intercultural nursing (2014). Academy Publishing. Seviğ Ü, Tanrıverdi G. (Editors). |
| Spector, R.S. (2000). Cultural diversity in health illness.Prentice Hall Health. New Jersey. | |
| Tanrıverdi G (2016). Approaches and suggestions for developing cultural competence in nurses. Editors: H. Ülker, C. Birkök. First Edition. Pozitif Press. | |
| Tanrıverdi G (2014). Transcultural Nursing. Academy Press Publishing. Second Edition. | |
| Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach (Transcultural Healthcare (Purnell) by Larry D. Purnell and Betty J. Paulanka (Paperback - Jan 18, 2008. | |
| Tanrıverdi, G. (Editor), (2020). Cultural Diversity and Traditional Health Practices in Turkey. Çanakkale: Rating Academy R&D Software Publishing Education Consulting and Organization Trade Ltd. Co. | |
| Tanrıverdi G. (2019). Transcultural Nursing. Adana: Türkiye Clinics Publishing House. | |
| Tanrıverdi, G., (2019). Different Religions and Nursing Approaches, Ankara: Nobel Publishing Distribution. | |
| Cultural Differences Between Countries and Intercultural Nursing Approaches. | |
| Tanrıverdi G. (Editor), Birkök M. C. (Editor). Holistence Publication, Çanakkale, 2023 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fieldwork | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 146 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P4 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows intercultural nursing concepts and models. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Applies the advocacy role to eliminate bias and inequity in patient care and empower the patient, and explains the importance of cultural competence/sensitivity in patient care. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | He/She knows his own culture and benefits from community resources in getting to know other cultures. | - | - | 5 |
