Mental Health and Disease Nursing Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mental Health and Disease Nursing Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mental Health and Disease Nursing Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82410101 | Models in Mental Health Nursing | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+8+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Konu anlatımı, sunum, uygulama ve tartışmadır. |
| Mode of Delivery | Uzaktan |
| Prerequisites | Ruh Sağlığı ve Psikiyatri Hemşireliği |
| 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-BZ31 | [email protected] | 7365 |
Course Content
Psychiatric nursing; philosophy, roles, functions, practice standards, concepts related to the models and theories it uses, spirit protection of health, defense mechanisms of the self, psychopathology, The professional relationship and characteristics established with the client, the therapeutic use, therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication skills, psychological It includes topics such as health protection and evaluation. In addition, students spend at least eight hours a week with the client (patient) in the clinic. works and receives supervision. During the clinical work process, students focuses on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable graduate students to deeply understand the theories and models used in nursing science and psychiatric nursing from theoretical, philosophical, and applied perspectives; to analyze biomedical and psychosocial approaches from a holistic viewpoint; and to critically integrate different theories and models into mental health nursing practices, education, and research processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | |
| P | 5 | |
| P | 5 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | • Nursing Science • Theories and Models in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing |
| 3 | • Biomedical Model • Psychobiology and Neuroplasticity |
| 4 | • Developmental Theories |
| 5 | • Psychodynamic Model • Stress and Related Models |
| 6 | • Cognitive Model • Behavioral Model |
| 7 | • Interpersonal Relationship Model • Midterm Exam |
| 8 | • Existential Model |
| 9 | • Human Care Model • Self-Care Deficit Theory |
| 10 | • Theory of Mind • Functional Health Patterns Model |
| 11 | • Tidal Model • Comfort Theory |
| 12 | • Communication and Consulting Models • Transtheoretical Model |
| 13 | • Unitary Human Theory • Transcultural Nursing Model |
| 14 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | ‣ Çam O., Engin E. editors. (2021). The Art of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Care. 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 Case Studies. Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores | |
| ‣ Dökmen, Ü. (2005) Communication Conflicts and Empathy, 31st Edition, Sistem Yayıncılık, Istanbul. | |
| ‣ Geçtan, E. (2009). Being Human. Metis Publications, Istanbul. | |
| ‣ Gürhan N. (2025) Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Enhanced and Updated 2nd Edition, Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores | |
| ‣ Gürhan, N. (2023) Community Mental Health and Social Psychiatry. Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores | |
| ‣ 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 | |
| ‣ Öztürk, O., & Uluşahin, 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. | |
| ‣ Gürhan, N., Yaman Sözbir, Ş., Polat, Ü. (2020) Concepts, Skills and Models Used in the Field of Nursing. Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstores. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Homework | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
