1. SECOND CYCLE - MASTER'S DEGREE
  2. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
  3. NURSING DEPARTMENT
General Information Prog. Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Course Structure Course & Learning Outcomes LO - NQF-HETR Relation LO - FOE (Academic) LO - FOE (Vocational)

3115 PSYCHİATRİC NURSİNG

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Thesis-based Master's Program in Psychiatric Nursing has been launched in 2023. This program is affiliated with the nursing department within the Institute of Health Sciences and is called "Thesis-based Master's Program in Psychiatric Nursing". The language of instruction is Turkish. The minimum credit requirement for the program is 60 ECTS. Those who successfully complete the courses are required to conduct a thesis study under the supervision of a thesis advisor, write their results in accordance with the institute's thesis writing rules, and defend them before a jury appointed by the Institute's Board of Directors.

Objective
The program is a theoretical and applied program aimed at producing psychiatric nursing experts who are able to transfer, apply, and generate national and international literature knowledge in the field of psychiatric nursing in accordance with the needs of society, and who possess analytical thinking skills.


Admission Requirements
Admission to the Psychiatric Nursing Master's Program is carried out in accordance with the principles specified in the Graduate Education and Training Regulation and the Pamukkale University Graduate Education and Training Regulation prepared by the Interuniversity Board under the provision of Article 65 of Law No. 2547. Applicants to the master's program must have graduated from a Nursing Faculty, Health Sciences Faculty Nursing Department, Nursing School, or Health High School Nursing Department of a domestic or internationally recognized university (with at least a four-year undergraduate degree). Applicants must also have an ALES score of at least 60. In the calculations, the ALES exam score accounts for 50%, the undergraduate or graduate grade point average accounts for 15%, the exam score accounts for 25%, and the weighted average of the foreign language (YDS or equivalent score) accounts for 10%. These ratios may be changed by the PAU Institute Department Board. Applicants with a weighted average below 65 points and those who do not take the entrance exam will not be accepted into the program. The exam records are sent to the institute with an EABD presidency cover letter. The results are announced as the main and backup lists by the Institute Management Board decision. The results are ranked from high to low, and students are admitted to the Psychiatric Nursing Master's program according to the quota.

Graduation Requirements
At the end of the education period, to graduate, students must meet the necessary academic average determined by the Senate, complete the required course load (60 ECTS), successfully complete the seminar course, specialization area course, and thesis.

Career Opportunties
Recognition of previous structured lectures in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, transitions in vertical, horizontal and university are realized within the scope of the "Higher Education Regulations", "REGULATION BETWEEN THE BACHELORS AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION BETWEEN DOUBLE MAJOR DALL, SIDE DALL AND CREDIT TRANSFER STANDARDS

Qualification Awarded
Psychiatric Nursing

Level of Qualification
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of previous structured lectures in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, transitions in vertical, horizontal and university are realized within the scope of the "Higher Education Regulations", "REGULATION BETWEEN THE BACHELORS AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION BETWEEN DOUBLE MAJOR DALL, SIDE DALL AND CREDIT TRANSFER STANDARDS

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
At the end of the education period, to graduate, students must meet the necessary academic average determined by the Senate, complete the required course load (60 ECTS), successfully complete the seminar course, specialization area course, and thesis.

Access to Further Studies
May apply to PhD programs

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEProf. Dr. BENGÜ ÇETİNKAYA  bcetinkaya@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Has updated knowledge, principles, concepts, and applied knowledge at an expert level in psychiatric nursing.
2Can access and critically evaluate scientific knowledge related to psychiatric nursing.
3Applies nursing care holistically and systematically to the community, family, and individual using evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge in psychiatric nursing, evaluates and records care.
4Uses technology specific to psychiatric nursing effectively.
5Behaves in accordance with specific legislation, professional values, and ethical principles in psychiatric nursing.
6It works in cooperation with the health team and other disciplines within the framework of the knowledge and skills of the field of psychiatric nursing.
7Designs and implements scientific research plans and reports using qualitative and quantitative research methods specific to psychiatric nursing and works in a team when necessary.
8Presents research reports on topics related to psychiatric nursing at a scientific meeting and/or publishes them in a journal.
9Takes responsibility in areas that contribute to the development of the nursing profession and psychiatric nursing, leading innovation.
10Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in psychiatric nursing fields.
11Uses interpersonal communication skills effectively at national and international levels in the field of psychiatric nursing.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
DemonstrationIn this method the teacher demonstrates, an experiment, test, in front of the class. And then assists students to do so too. Students learn not only by just by looking and watching, but also by taking part and participating. This method is usually applied when teaching skills.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on the students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups to learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity
PerformanceIn this method, the teacher performs activities such as experiments and demonstrations in front of the class, students try to learn by looking and watching. This method is usually applied where there are limited facilities and in dealing with dangerous experimental situations.
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and
Concept MapsExpress a relation network, based on figures, graphics and words propositions and principles. It enables visual learning. These steps are followed: 1) Concepts about the subjects to be taught are listed. 2) The name of the subject that will be taught is written at the top.3) Relations between
Scenario-based teaching Although it is similar to the Case Study method, there is a fictional approach in the scenario. The subject can be presented by inserting it in to a fiction and can also lead the student’s to producing their own scenarios.
Role Playing Role-playing is a learning way which helps students to express their own feelings and thoughts by playing the role of other personalities. It is necessary that students use creative thinking to succeed. Students put themselves in someone’s place by purifying themselves from their actual
ProjectProject-based learning is a learning way which leads students to deal with interesting problems and to create extraordinary products at the end of this. It allows students to use their creativity and it requires them to look at events perceptively.
Observation Although we generally get information related to the nature through observations, the Observation method can also be used for other situations and under other conditions. We try to reach certain generalizations by thinking about our findings which we gather from our observations.
InterviewThis is when the teacher brings in (writers, artists, designers, writers, illustrators, etc.) because he/she is not equipped with the adequate facilities to do with certain issues or situations. It is a technique that triggers the senses of students. In some cases, students interview certain people
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a group work process that has been regulated to reach solutions for a problem without limitations or evaluation. The purpose of brainstorming is to make it easier for students to express themselves and to generate ideas. This technique is used as a high-level discussion

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
NQF-HETR CategoryNQF-HETR Sub-CategoryNQF-HETRLearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

PO - FOE (Academic)
FOE CategoryFOE Sub-CategoryFOELearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
INFORMATION  03
INFORMATION  04
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
SKILLS  04
SKILLS  05
SKILLS  06
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 07
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
    

PO - FOE (Vocational)
FOE CategoryFOE Sub-CategoryFOELearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
INFORMATION  03
INFORMATION  04
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
SKILLS  04
SKILLS  05
SKILLS  06
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 07
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 04
    

COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSH 501 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING I 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
SBE 501 ETHICS AND HISTORY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 1+0 2,5 Compulsory
- Elective-I 0+6 4 Elective
- Elective II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective III 2+2 4 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : Elective II
1st Semester Elective Groups : Elective III
1st Semester Elective Groups : Elective-I

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSH 503 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING II 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
PSH 550 MASTER'S SEMINAR 0+2 2,5 Compulsory
HAS 508 EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES 3+0 4 Compulsory
- Elective I 0+6 4 Elective
- Elective-II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective-II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective-II 3+0 3 Elective
- Elective-II 3+0 3 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Elective I
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Elective-II

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSH 500 MASTER'S DEGREE 0+0 20 Compulsory
PSH 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSH 500 MASTER'S DEGREE 0+0 20 Compulsory
PSH 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year : Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICS IN HEALTH SCIENCESC           
ETHICS AND HISTORY OF MEDICAL SCIENCEC           
FIELD OF STUDY COURSEC           
MASTER'S DEGREEC           
MASTER'S SEMINARC           
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING IC           
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING IIC           
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11
BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH IE           
BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH IIE           
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGE           
BIOSTATISTICSE           
COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HEALTHCARE E           
NEUROBIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIORE           
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE IE           
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE IIE           
PSYCHIATRIC SEMIOLOGY IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGE           
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGE           
PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSINGE           
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
TH [5]: Too High
H [4]: High
M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
TL [1]: Too Low
None [0]: None
FOE [0]: Field of Education
NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey