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NURSING (M.S.) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Name of the Course Unit
| Code
| Year
| Semester
| In-Class Hours (T+P)
| Credit
| ECTS Credit
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FORENSIC NURSING |
HEM524 |
1 |
2 |
3+0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
Objectives and Contents |
Objectives of the Course Unit |
The aim of this course is to provide post graduate students with an overview of a variety of topics within the area of forensic sciences and provide an introduction to forensic nursing, and the nursing role in the scientific investigation of violence. Prepare nurses for effective participation in nursing care of clients in forensic care settings and to maintain standards of practice while processing victims of human violence. |
Contents of the Course Unit |
Forensic nursing is one of the newest forms of forensic sciences. This course combines the application of forensic science with clinical nursing practice. It is the application of forensic aspects of health care combined with biopsychosocial education of the registered nurse in the scientific investigation and treatment of trauma, death, violent or criminal activity, and traumatic accidents within the clinical or community institution. Participation in case study analysis will promote examination of personal views, open discussion on ethical and legal dilemmas, human rights, and application of critical thinking. |
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education |
Building on nursing knowledge, skill, and experience and advance nurses’ competencies of knowledge, performance skills, and values related to aspects of forensic nursing.
Nurses trained with specialized knowledge, skills and attitude in providing quality care to clients, their families and communities in primary, secondary and tertiary levels in forensic care settings.
Nurses in the field of forensic nursing can provide direct services to individual clients, consultation services to nursing, medical and law-related agencies in areas dealing with trauma and/or questioned death investigative processes.
Nurses explore the proper techniques for gathering criminal and forensic evidence, including evidence testing and proper chain-of-custody management.
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