COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÇSH 6040 PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6

Offered By

Pediatric Nursing

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÜLÇIN ÖZALP GERÇEKER

Offered to

Pediatric Nursing

Course Objective

This course aims to discuss the knowledge and principles of pediatric nurses regarding
care and treatment management in hematological and oncological diseases by integrating them with their roles
and functions related to pediatric nursing, and to improve the knowledge of the child and her family regarding
disease management.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Being able to identify/have knowledge about childhood cancers
2   Knowing symptom management and being aware of evidence-based practices
3   Ability to plan a holistic approach to the child and his family
4   Being aware of the principles of communication and approach with the child and his family
5   Ability to evaluate the follow-up and care during the treatment process of a child with cancer

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Epidemiology and Incidence of Childhood Cancers Common Hematological and Oncological Cancer Types and Characteristics in Childhood Prof. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
2 Cancer Formation Process Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
3 Technological Innovations in Medication Management Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
4 Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation and Nursing Management in Children Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
5 Central Venous Catheter Management Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
6 Symptom Management in Childhood Cancers Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
7 Evidence-Based Practices in Symptom Management Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
8 Midterm Exam Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
9 Nursing Approaches to Hematological and Oncological Emergencies Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
10 Pediatric Palliative Care and nursing approaches Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
11 Psychosocial Approach to the Child Diagnosed with Cancer and His Family Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
12 Communication with the Child with Cancer Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
13 Approach to a Terminal Cancer Child and His/her Family Approach to the Grief Process and Nursing Management Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
14 Approach to the Child Surviving Cancer and His Family Prof. Dr. Murat BEKTAŞ Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods
15 Care/Monitoring of Cancer Patients Who Have Completed Treatment Assc. Prof. Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s)/References/Materials:
1. Pamela S. Hinds ,  Lauri Linder .(2020). Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Defining Care Through Science.
Springer.
2.D eborah Tomlinson ,  Nancy E. Kline (Director, Research and Evidence-Based Practice) . Pediatric
Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook. Springer.
2. Conk Z, Başbakkal Z, Bal Yılmaz H, Bolışık B. editörler. (2013). Pediatri Hemşireliği. Akademisyen
Kitabevi.Çavuşoğlu H (2013). Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği. 1-2 cilt. Sistem Ofset, Ankara. 
2- Törüner E.K, Büyükgönenç L.(2012). Çocuk Sağlığı Temel Hemşirelik Yaklaşımları. Göktuğ Yayıncılık.
3-Polat S., Gürol A. (2018). Çocuklarda Ağrı Yönetimi Hemşireler ve Sağlık Profesyonelleri Için Bir
Rehber. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. LTD. ŞTI. Ankara.
6. Marilyn J Hockenberry, David Wilson, Catherine Jackson (Editor). Wong's Nursing Care of Infants
and Children (Mosby) Hardcover (2006).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, discussion, question-answer, self-learning, active learning methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRJ PROJECT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 +PRJ * 0.10 +FIN* 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 +PRJ * 0.10 +RST* 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

All learning outcomes are measured by homework/presentation preparation, course participation, midterm and final exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assc. Prof.Gülçin ÖZALP GERÇEKER - gulcin.ozalp@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 5 70
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 2 5 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.155
LO.2555
LO.3555
LO.45555
LO.555555

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