The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is designed to prepare students to become competent professionals in the health field, both theoretically and practically. This curriculum generally covers basic and advanced topics specific to nursing as well as biological, psychological and social sciences.
In the first years of the program, students focus on basic medical sciences and general health topics. These courses usually include topics such as human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, basic pharmacology, general psychology and sociology. This basic knowledge is essential for understanding the biological and social foundations of nursing practice.
In later semesters, students turn to more specific nursing courses. These courses include areas such as internal medicine nursing, surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, obstetrics and gynecology nursing, mental health nursing. These courses enable students to learn how to approach different patient groups from a nursing perspective and how to intervene in various health problems.
Another important component of the program is public health nursing and management principles. In these courses, topics such as protection of public health, health policies, management and organization of health services are addressed. In addition, ethical and legal issues, patient rights, professional responsibilities and communication skills in health care are also important parts of the curriculum.
Practical education is an integral part of the nursing program. Students gain experience working with real patients through internships in clinical settings and health care organizations. These internships allow students to put the knowledge learned in theoretical courses into practice and develop their skills in real world conditions.
Finally, students are provided with knowledge about research methods and evidence-based practice. This enables graduates to continuously support their nursing practice with up-to-date information and to continue their professional development. In this way, the nursing program aims to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required by the nursing profession.