It is a health discipline consisting of science and art, focused on protecting, developing, and maintaining the health of individuals, families, and communities, comprehensively assessing individuals from biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and mental perspectives, and responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services and the education of these individuals.
A study conducted in the United States ranked nursing as the most trusted profession among all occupations.
The WHO declared 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife.”
What are the duties, powers, and responsibilities of nurses?
You can find detailed information about the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the nursing profession, which is a professional team member with the power of law and regulations.
Where are nurses employed?
Clinical nurse in public, university, foundation, and private hospitals
Care services manager
Researcher, educator
Educator, consultant, and manager in private health-related companies
Colleges and faculties
Family health centers, schools, nurseries, workplaces
Home care services, elderly care centers, nursing homes
Consulting centers
Is it possible to pursue graduate education in nursing?
There is a Master's Program with Thesis in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing. Graduate studies are also conducted in other branches of nursing.
What type of score does the Faculty of Nursing require for admission?
The Faculty of Nursing, which is part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, accepts students based on their numerical score on the YKS (Higher Education Institutions Examination).
What do the Nursing Faculty course contents cover?
They have been developed within the scope of the Turkish Higher Education Framework (TYYÇ) and the National Core Nursing Program (HUÇEP). The 4-year education and training process includes basic medical sciences and theoretical and practical courses specific to the field of nursing.
What are the internship opportunities for Nursing Faculty students?
Throughout their 4-year undergraduate education, our students complete their basic nursing courses (Fundamentals of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing) in public and Lokman Hekim Hospital clinics.
Is there a mandatory summer internship at the Faculty of Nursing?
There is no mandatory summer internship program at the Faculty of Nursing.
Are there opportunities for double majors and minors in the Faculty of Nursing?
Faculty students can benefit from minor programs with other faculties of the Faculty of Health Sciences (Midwifery, etc.) if they meet the application requirements. Announcements and guidance regarding this field are provided in detail during the course periods.
Can Nursing Faculty students benefit from student exchange programs (Erasmus+, etc.)?
Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs are implemented at the university. Students can benefit from Erasmus+ study and internship mobility if they meet the application requirements. Detailed information and announcements regarding study and internship mobility are made during the academic semester. For more detailed information on this subject, please contact the University's International/External Relations Office.
Are there opportunities for horizontal and vertical transfers within the faculty? What are the conditions?
Horizontal transfers are possible within the faculty. Detailed information on the transfer conditions is clearly stated in the horizontal transfer guidelines.
How did you continue your education during the Covid-19 period?
Currently, compulsory common courses such as Atatürk Principles and Revolution History I-II, Turkish Language I-II, and Information Technologies are taught through the distance learning system. During the pandemic, all theoretical courses were delivered to students through the distance learning system.
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