NURSING (TURKISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
DEONTOLOGY AND ETHICS IN NURSING HEM227 2 4 2+0 2.0 2.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) SEVİL ALBAYRAK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Instructor KÜBRA GÜNEŞ MUTLU
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 50
Course providing supportive skills to the main field -
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The aim of the course is to develop a clear understanding of fundamentals of ethics and deontology in nursing; to gain knowledge and experience to students relevant to ethics and deontology in nursing.
Contents of the Course Unit Students will be provided with an overview of moral theory and principles; a chance to reflect upon and discuss contemporary ethical issues in nursing; and an opportunity to acquire the conceptual and practical tools required to make competent ethical decisions in their own practice.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 will be able to understand related concepts/theories.
2 will be able to discuss the validity of related concepts/theories.
3 will be able to discuss the possible applications of related concepts/theories in real life and offer suggestions.
4 will be able to apply the relevant concepts/theories to real life/other situations/cases.
5 will be able to analyze critically existing applications of related concepts/theories in real life.
6 will be able to synthesize different concepts and theories in order to create their own unique approaches.
7 will be able to develop a unique approach to related concepts.
8 will be able to develop/create a new approach.
9 will be able to conduct the work independently; will be able to work in groups on a given study.
10 will be able to apply the principles of academic work to produce an academic study.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
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Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction; aim of the course, learning outcomes, No file found
2 Basic concepts and definitions related to science and nursing, No file found
3 Basic concepts, definitions and theories about morality, deontology and ethics, No file found
4 The importance of deontology and ethics in nursing and its development in social, philosophical and other historical process, No file found
5 Universal issues affecting deontology and ethical practices in nursing -1:
- Scientific issues
- Legal issues,
- Economic issues,
- Social issues
- gender issues,
- Technology Issues,
- Intercultural and spiritual / spirituality and religion related issues,
No file found
6 Mid-Term Exam No file found
7 Universal issues affecting deontology and ethical practices in nursing -2:
- Global awareness in the 21st century,
- Professional issues,
- Professional relationship issues,
- Health policy issues,
- Practical issues related to free will in patients,
No file found
8 Ethical issues and requirements in nursing:
- Ethics review board approval,
- Scientific usefulness and merit,
- social value,
- Risks and benefits,
- Informed consent,
- Confidentiality of personal information,
- Conflict of roles,
- Respect for intellectual property rights,
- Openness,
- Objectivity,
- Honesty,
- Being careful,
- Respect to colleagues,
- Non-discrimination,
- Compliance with the legislation,
- Respect for human rights and dignity and protect human subjects,
- Respect for animal rights and respect and care for animal subjects,
- Responsible counseling,
- Responsible publication,
- Notification,
No file found
9 Responsibilities for ethics in the field of nursing science and practice No file found
10 Institutional, national and international codes, declarations, principles, standards and policies for ethics in nursing -1:
- Professional Ethical Codes for Nurses,
- Ethical Codes for Licensed Nurses,
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11 Institutional, national and international codes, declarations, principles, standards and policies for ethics in nursing -2:
- Ethical Codes of the International Nurses Association for Nurses,
- Partnership in Patient Care: Agreement on Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities,
No file found
12 Ethical decision making for ethical problems and dilemmas in nursing. No file found
13 The future of deontology and ethics in nursing; career development in deontology and ethics in nursing No file found
14 Final Exam No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1- Bayet, A. (2000). Bilim ahlakı. Çev. Vedat Günyol. İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası.
2-Beauchamp T.L. and Childres, J.F. (1989). Principles of biomedical ethics. New York: Oxford Press.
3- Bernard, L.O. (2009). Resolving ethical dilemmas A Guide for clinicians. 4th ed. California: Walters Kluwer.
4- Burkhardt, M.A. and Nathaniel, A.K. (2013). Çağdaş hemşirelikte etik. 3.bs. çev. Ş.E. Alpar, N. Bahçecik, Ü. Karabacak. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi.
5- Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences. (1985). International guiding principles for biomedical research involving animals. Geneva: CIOMS.
6- Council of Europe. (1997). Convention on human rights and biomedicine.
7- Council of Europe. (2005). Additional protocol to the convention on human rights and biomedicine, concerning biomedical research.
8- Çobanoğlu, N. (2007). Tıp etiği. Ankara: Eflatun Yayınevi.
9- Çobanoğlu, N. (2009). Kuramsal ve uygulamalı tıp etiği. Ankara: Gazi Üniv. Vakfı İktisadi İşletmelerii İlke Yayınevi.
10- Dünya Hekimler Birliği. (2005). Tıp etiği elkitabı. çev. Murat Civaner. Ankara: Türk Tabipler Birliği.
11- Elliott, D. and Stern, J.E. (1997). Research ethics: A reader. Hanover: University Press of New England.
12- European Union. (2001). Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the implementation of good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical trials on medicinal products for human use. Official Journal of the European Communities, L121/34.
13- Fluss, S.S. (2000). International guidelines on bioethics: Informal listing of selected international codes, declarations, guidelines, etc. on medical ethics/ bioethics/ health care ethics/ human rights aspects of health. Geneva: Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences.
14- Gabr, M. (2006). Health ethics, equity and human dignity. Journal of human dignity and humiliation studies.
15- Göksel, F.A. (1986). Deontoloji repetitoryumu. Ankara.
16- Göksel, F.A. (1994). Etikten deontolojiye: Bağlayıcı kuralların oluşumu. Tıbbi etik dergisi, 2 (1).
17- Hatemi, H. (1999). Medikal etik: Kuram ve uygulama sorunları. İstanbul: Tavaslı Matbaacılık.
18- İşgüden, B.ve Çabuk, A. (2006). Meslek etiği ve meslek etiğinin meslek yaşamı üzerindeki etkileri. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü dergisi, 9:16.
19- National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. (1988). Belmont report: Ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research. Washington (DC): Government Printing Office.
20- Nuremberg code. (1947). available online at: http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/nuremberg.html accessed 15 February 2013.
21- Resnik, D. (2011). What is ethics in research & Why is it important? North Carolina: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
22- Shamoo, A. and Resnik, D. (2009). Responsible conduct of research. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press.
23- Uçak, N.Ö., Birinci, H.G. (2008). Bilimsel etik ve intihal. Türk kütüphaneciliği, 22 (2).
24- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (2006) Universal declaration on bioethics and human rights. Paris: UNESCO.
25- United States Department of Health and Human Services. (2005). Title 45 – Public welfare, Part 46 – Protection of human subjects.
26- Williams, J. R. (2009).The World Medical Association medical ethics manual, The World Medical Association.
27- World Health Organization. (2004). A practical guide for health researchers. by Mahmoud F. Fathalla and Mohamed M.F. Fathalla. Cairo: WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean Series; 30.
28- World Health Organization. (2009). Casebook on ethical issues in international health research. Ed. by Richard Cash … [et al]. Geneva: WHO Press.
29- World Health Organization. (2009). Research ethics committees: Basic concepts for capacity-building. Geneva: WHO Press.
30- World Health Organization. (2011). Standards and operational guidance for ethics review of health-related research with human participants. Geneva: WHO Press.
31- World Medical Association. (2008). World Medical Association decleration of Helsinki: Ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects.
32- World Medical Association. (2009). Medical ethics manual. 2nd. ed. World Medical Association.

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 It has basic and up-to-date knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill its professional roles and functions. X
2 Knows the theories and models that form the basis of their professional practice. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the ability to use the requirements of nursing science and art at the highest level in meeting and protecting the health and disease care of the society. X
2 Has the ability to access and use scientific and updated information about nursing. X
3 It meets the health care needs of the healthy / sick individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process. X
4 Uses information and care technologies in nursing applications. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Takes part in research, projects and activities in collaboration with the healthcare team and other disciplines with the awareness of social responsibility. X
2 They believes in teamwork, has positive interpersonal relationships and leadership qualities, and communicates effectively with healthcare team members in other areas X
3 Takes responsibility in researches related to the field of nursing. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Practices your profession by using lifelong learning, problem solving, critical thinking and leadership skills in nursing practices. X
2 It performs nursing practices in accordance with professional standards, ethical principles and legal regulations. X
3 Uses learning-teaching process in nursing practices X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues using at least one foreign language. X
2 Communicates effectively with the individual, family and society. X
3 It works in collaboration with the healthcare team and other disciplines. X
4 They takes part in activities that will contribute to professional development. X
5 She/he takes part in social and social events. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Consider cultural features in nursing practices X
2 It carries out nursing practices in accordance with ethical principles and legal regulations. X
3 In nursing practices, it takes into account the relevant laws, regulations and legislation. X
4 In nursing practices, it acts respectful and tolerant of human rights. X
5 It adopts lifelong learning. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 will be able to understand related concepts/theories.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
2 will be able to discuss the validity of related concepts/theories. 1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
3 will be able to discuss the possible applications of related concepts/theories in real life and offer suggestions.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
4 will be able to apply the relevant concepts/theories to real life/other situations/cases.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
5 will be able to analyze critically existing applications of related concepts/theories in real life.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
6 will be able to synthesize different concepts and theories in order to create their own unique approaches.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
7 will be able to develop a unique approach to related concepts.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
8 will be able to develop/create a new approach.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
9 will be able to conduct the work independently; will be able to work in groups on a given study. 1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)
10 will be able to apply the principles of academic work to produce an academic study.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5), 18 (5), 19 (5), 20 (5), 21 (5), 22 (5)

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities
Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 50
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 1 % 50
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 1 1 1
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 2 2 4
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 47
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 2 1 2
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 5
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 52
Workload (h) / 25.5 2.0
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2.0