COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Women's Health Nursing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HEM 212
Spring
4
0
4
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Problem Solving
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives This course aims to teach to understand, define and analyze the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, the physiology of pregnancy, prenatal, natal and postnatal period, in all life stages women's health and diseases.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain the roles of women's health nursing,
  • distinguish the social and cultural factors that affect women's health,
  • discuss the status of women and reproductive health problems in Turkey and the World,
  • describe the anatomy of the male-female reproductive system,
  • describe the physiology of the male-female reproductive system,
  • interpret the abnormal conditions in the health of the pregnant woman, fetus and newborn,
  • make a nursing care plan during pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, newborn and woman's entire life cycle,
  • explain the content of counseling on women's health and family planning.
Course Description This lesson contains the importance of women's health, social and cultural factors affecting women's health, the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, physiology of pregnancy, the mother's physiology during pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal nursing approaches, diagnosis, treatment methods of gynecology and nursing care information.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Course introduction The importance of women's health and nursing Anatomy and physiology of reproductive system Taşkın L. (2020). Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği. 16. Baskı. Akademisyen Kitabevi, İstanbul. S:1-56 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). Hemşire ve Ebelere Yönelik Kadın Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları. Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. S: 5-41, 70-84
2 Anatomy and physiology of reproductive system Taşkın L. (2020). S:35-56 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:70-84
3 Physiology of pregnancy, systemic and metabolic changes during pregnancy Taşkın L. (2020). S:69-108 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:260-272, 286-302
4 The role of the nurse in the prevention and counseling of genetic diseases, prenatal diagnosis and treatment methods Evaluation of maternal and fetal health during pregnancy Application of Leopold Maneuvers on the model Taşkın L. (2020). S:57-68, 113-154 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:274-283
5 Prenatal care, Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases, Rh factor and pregnancy Taşkın L. (2020). S:157-184, 257-278 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:308-360, 534-556
6 Complications of pregnancy Taşkın L. (2020). S:231-256 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:508-530
7 Birth and care, newborn requiring special care Taşkın L. (2020). S:315-341 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:364-376
8 1. Midterm exam
9 Midterm evaluation Complicated birth and care, newborn requiring special care Mother and newborn care during puerperium Taşkın L. (2020). S:342-377 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:398-410
10 Mother and newborn care during puerperium Family planning Taşkın L. (2020). S:462-494, 523-538 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:414-460
11 Family planning Family Planning Counseling Practice Infertility and ART Taşkın L. (2020). S:539-558, 559-578 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:141-162
12 2. Midterm exam Stages of women’s life Diagnosis and treatment methods in gynecology Taşkın L. (2020). S:579-590, 716-746 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:164-170, 86-106
13 Reproductive cycle anomalies Anatomical and functional anomalies of reproductive organs Benign gynecological changes Taşkın L. (2020). S:621-658 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:108-118, 133-138
14 Reproductive system infections and sexually transmitted diseases Taşkın L. (2020). S:595-620, 659-668 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:119-132, 204-220
15 Reproductive system cancers Course Review Information for practice (forms, sample nursing care plans) Taşkın L. (2020). S:671-702 Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). S:204-220
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Taşkın L. (2020). Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği. 16. Baskı. Akademisyen Kitabevi, İstanbul. ISBN: 9759466104

Kızılkaya Beji N. (2017). Hemşire ve Ebelere Yönelik Kadın Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları. Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. ISBN: 9786053352464
Suggested Readings/Materials

Coşkun A. (2012). Kadın Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği El Kitabı. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul. ISBN: 978-605-62575-6-8

Coşkun A. (2016). Hemşire ve Ebelere Yönelik Kadın Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Öğrenim Rehberi, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul. ISBN:  9786053352341

YAVAN T. (2021). Üreme Sistemi Fizyolojisi. (Editör: Sütçü Çiçek H., Yava A.) Hemşirelik ve Sağlık Meslek Okulları İçin Fizyoloji, Klinik Uygulamaya Yönelik, 2. Basım. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic.Ltd.Şti., 2021, s: 191-231, Yayın No:1418, ISBN: 978-605-320-324-7, E-ISBN: 978-625-406-842-3.

YAVAN T.   (2016) Maternal ve Neonatal Tanılar. (Hemşirelik Bakımını Planlama- İnanılmaz Kolay!) Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti., Yayın No:1425, Sağlık Bilimleri/ Hemşirelik No:014, ISBN: 978-605-320-331-5. 3. Basımdan Çeviri.

YAVAN T.  (2025) Üreme Sistemi Hastalıkları. (Tıbbi-Cerrahi Hemşireliği- İnanılmaz Kolay). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. ISBN: 9786256340343. Editör: Moebius C, Cromar KC. Çeviri Editörü: Yava A, Tosun N, Koyuncu A. 5. Basımdan Çeviri.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
13
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
15
Final Exams
1
29
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.

 X
2

Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.

 X
3

Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.

 X
4

Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.

 X
5

Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.

 X
6

Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.
7

Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.

 X
8

Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.
9

Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.
10

Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest