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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02070401 | Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 4+8+0 | 9 | 9 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, practice, role playing, case presentation and discussion. |
| Mode of Delivery | Hybrid |
| Prerequisites | Expecting Families and Nursing, Raising Families and Nursing |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim BİLKAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Esra ÜNAL, Res. Asst. Ayşenur DEMİR KÜÇÜKKÖSELER |
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
This course covers the basic concepts and theories of mental health and illness nursing, its roles and functions, and the use of problem-solving skills while providing care to healthy or sick individuals.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is for the student to understand humans and human behavior, to recognize the factors affecting mental health, to evaluate mental health and deviations from health, to contribute to the protection of mental health, and to use the basic principles of mental health and psychiatric nursing in nursing practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic knowledge, attitude and skills regarding the duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession. | 5 |
| 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 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Plans and implements psychosocial rehabilitation services in community mental health centers and psychiatric clinics. | P.1.45 | 1 |
| O2 | A person can define mental health and related concepts, the dynamics that affect human behavior, and the roles of psychiatric nurses in maintaining mental health. | P.1.67 | 1 |
| O3 | Discuss and evaluate case studies in line with the philosophy and roles of the psychiatric nurse to protect, develop, and improve mental health. | P.2.52 | 1 |
| O4 | Can apply the nursing process by evaluating the mental health status of the individuals under his / her care from a holistic perspective (physical, mental, social, spiritual). | P.4.41 | 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 | ‣ Course introduction, information about practice forms ‣ History of psychiatry, definition, purpose, philosophy, roles, functions, and practice standards of psychiatric nursing ‣ Concepts related to mental health and psychiatry |
| 2 | ‣ Neurobiological and psychodynamic basis of behavior ‣ Therapeutic environment, therapeutic communication, and interview techniques |
| 3 | ‣ Patient admission process, mental status assessment, observation, and recording ‣ Nursing approach to schizophrenia and psychotic disorders |
| 4 | ‣ Mood disorders and nursing approaches ‣ Anxiety disorders and nursing approaches |
| 5 | ‣ Nursing approach to addiction and related disorders ‣ Personality disorders and nursing approach |
| 6 | ‣ Neurocognitive disorders and nursing approaches ‣ Group Observation ‣ Group Self-Care ‣ Group Sleep |
| 7 | ‣ MIDTERM EXAM I ‣ Sleep disorders and nursing approaches ‣ Group Compassion ‣ Group Cognition |
| 8 | ‣ Mental disorders in childhood and adolescence and nursing approaches ‣ Group Hope ‣ Group Empathy ‣ Group Self |
| 9 | ‣ Emergency psychiatric processes and nursing approaches ‣ Forensic psychiatric processes and nursing approaches ‣ Group Insight ‣ Group Trauma |
| 10 | ‣ 2nd MIDTERM EXAM |
| 11 | ‣ Community mental health and rehabilitation services ‣ Treatment methods used in psychiatry ‣ Group Adaptation ‣ Group Rehabilitation |
| 12 | ‣ Patient advocacy and stigma ‣ Group stigma ‣ Group psychotherapy |
| 13 | ‣ Ethical and legal issues in psychiatric and mental health nursing ‣ Group Ethics ‣ Group Art |
| 14 | FINAL EXAM |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Çam O., Engin E., editors. (2021). Mental Health and Disease Nursing: The Art of Caring. Istanbul: Istanbul Medical Bookstore. 3rd Edition |
| Arnold, E.C., & Boggs, U.K. (2016) Interpersonal relationship: professional communication skills for nurses. Elsevier, USA | |
| Baysan Arabacı, L. (2023). Psychiatric Nursing with Cases for Practice. Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores | |
| Cuceoglu, D. (2018). Human and Behavior. Remzi Bookstore. | |
| Dökmen, Ü. (2005) Communication Conflicts and Empathy, 31st Edition, Sistem Publishing, Istanbul. | |
| Geçtan, E. (2009). Being Human. Metis Publications, Istanbul. | |
| Gürhan N. (2025) Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Improved and Updated 2nd Edition, Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores | |
| Gürhan, N. Community Mental Health and Social Psychiatry. Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores, 2023 | |
| Kaplan HI, Sadock BJ. (2004) Clinical Psychiatry. Ed. Abay E. Trans.: Nobel Medical Bookstores, Ankara. | |
| Oflaz, F., Yıldırım, N., (2020) Psychiatric Nursing: Certificate Topics. Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstores, Ankara | |
| Ozturk, O., & Ulusahin, A. (2008). Mental Health and Disorders. Nobel Medical Bookstores, Ankara. | |
| Townsend, M.C., (2002) Essentials Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Second Edition, F.A Davis Company; Philadelphia | |
| Varcarolis, E.M. (2011). Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning. Saunders. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Seminar | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 266 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 8,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 9 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Plans and implements psychosocial rehabilitation services in community mental health centers and psychiatric clinics. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | A person can define mental health and related concepts, the dynamics that affect human behavior, and the roles of psychiatric nurses in maintaining mental health. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Discuss and evaluate case studies in line with the philosophy and roles of the psychiatric nurse to protect, develop, and improve mental health. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Can apply the nursing process by evaluating the mental health status of the individuals under his / her care from a holistic perspective (physical, mental, social, spiritual). | - | - | 5 |