Nursing (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

NURS2020

Course Title:

Growth and Development

Course Semester:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Prerequisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Negarin AKBARİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Negarin AKBARİ

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:

1. Apply nursing care principles: by using problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess and support the growth and developmental needs of infants, children, and adolescents under 18 years.

2. Integrate evidence-based knowledge: in the nursing process to identify normal and abnormal growth and developmental patterns, and to provide appropriate interventions.

3. Promote a safe and supportive care environment: for children and their families that reflects professional values, ethical principles, and cultural sensitivity during different developmental stages.

4. Collaborate with healthcare team members and families: to enhance communication, education, and advocacy in order to support the optimal growth and development of individuals under 18 years.

Course Content:

1. Fundamental concepts of pediatric nursing, family-centered care approach, and professional roles and responsibilities of the pediatric nurse.

2. Therapeutic communication principles with children and families, growth and physiologic assessment methods, and pediatric pain assessment tools.

3. Growth and developmental characteristics during the neonatal and infancy periods, including neurologic reflexes, cognitive development, and psychosocial development.

4. Infant nutrition, sleep patterns, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and identification and nursing care of high-risk newborns.

5. Common neonatal disorders (e.g., RDS, NEC, ROP) and congenital anomalies, including nursing management.

6. Growth, development, behavioral characteristics, and injury prevention during the toddler and preschool periods.

7. Physical and psychosocial development during school-age and adolescence, including identity formation, risk behaviors, and mental health considerations.

8. Pediatric procedures, safe medication administration, and fundamental clinical practice principles.

9. Fluid and electrolyte balance, dehydration, edema, and shock management in children.

10. Pediatric musculoskeletal disorders and related nursing care.

11. Pediatric respiratory disorders and nursing interventions.

12. Pediatric cardiovascular and neurological disorders and nursing management.

13. Pediatric hematologic disorders and nursing care.

14. Pediatric genitourinary and gastrointestinal disorders and nursing management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to define the basic concepts and principles of growth and development and explain their importance in nursing.
2) Students will be able to describe the characteristics of prenatal development and recognize potential risks affecting fetal growth.
3) Students will be able to identify developmental features in preschool children, including play, language, and social interactions.
4) Students will be able to compare developmental theories (Piaget, Erikson, Freud, Kohlberg) and apply them to child and adolescent nursing.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will be able to identify biological, environmental, and cultural factors influencing growth and development and apply them to nursing care.
2) Students will be able to explain the physiological and developmental characteristics of the newborn and plan basic nursing care.
3) Students will be able to evaluate the growth and developmental milestones of infants and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
4) Students will be able to analyze case scenarios of developmental delays and propose nursing approaches.
5) Students will be able to evaluate growth, academic, and social development in school-age children and suggest health promotion strategies.
6) Students will be able to use developmental assessment tools (e.g., Denver II, ASQ) to identify delays and needs.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students will be able to assess motor, cognitive, and psychosocial development in toddlers and support family-centered care.
2) Students will be able to synthesize knowledge from all developmental stages and present case-based care approaches.
Learning Competence
1) MİDTERM
2) Students will be able to evaluate developmental differences in premature infants and children with chronic conditions and plan nursing care.
3) FİNAL EXAM
Field Specific Competence
1) Students will be able to explain the physical, emotional, and psychosocial changes in adolescence and support healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts and principles of growth and development	Students read introductory materials about growth and development.
2)	Biological, environmental, and cultural factors influencing growth and development	Students review factors affecting child growth and development.
3)	Prenatal development and fetal growth	Students review stages of fetal development and related risk factors.
4)	Physiological and developmental characteristics of the newborn	Students read about basic newborn assessment and care.
5)	Growth and development during infancy	Students review developmental milestones of infants.
6)	Growth and development in toddlers	Students review motor and cognitive development in toddlers.
7)	Developmental characteristics in preschool children	Students review language, play, and social development in preschool children.
8)	MIDTERM	-
9)	Developmental delays and nursing approaches	Students analyze case scenarios related to developmental delays.
10)	Growth and development in toddlers	Students review motor and cognitive development in toddlers.
11)	Physical and psychosocial development during adolescence	Students review changes during adolescence and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
12)	Growth and development in school-age children	Students review academic and social development in school-age children.
13)	Developmental theories in child development	Students read about major developmental theories.
14)	Developmental assessment tools in pediatric care	Students review examples of developmental assessment tools.
15)	REVIEW	-
16)	FINAL	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cameron N, Schell L, editors. Human growth and development. Academic Press; 2021 Nov 18.
References:	Cameron N, Schell L, editors. Human growth and development. Academic Press; 2021 Nov 18.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities by applying problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills to meet healthcare needs.
2) Practice nursing knowledge based on evidence-based scientific research findings in the nursing process.
3) Provide a patient care environment that is consistent with professional values, laws, and ethical principles, while demonstrating respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
4) Demonstrate competence in nursing informatics and medical technologies to deliver safe and high-quality healthcare.
5) Collaborate effectively with members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and engage in therapeutic communication with individuals, families, and communities in healthcare settings.
6) Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development through lifelong learning.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

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	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities by applying problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills to meet healthcare needs.
2)	Practice nursing knowledge based on evidence-based scientific research findings in the nursing process.
3)	Provide a patient care environment that is consistent with professional values, laws, and ethical principles, while demonstrating respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
4)	Demonstrate competence in nursing informatics and medical technologies to deliver safe and high-quality healthcare.
5)	Collaborate effectively with members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and engage in therapeutic communication with individuals, families, and communities in healthcare settings.
6)	Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development through lifelong learning.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Alan Çalışması
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)
Sözlü sınav

Assessment & Grading

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