Degree in Nursing
Structure and content
The program is unique in public Cypriot university education and offers excellent theoretical training and a high level of clinical competence across the spectrum of nursing science, taking into account the modern multicultural environment, the overall needs of users of health and care services, in the European and Cypriot institutional framework.
The program includes knowledge in modern nursing theories and other related sciences, professional development and nursing practice. It deepens, among others, in pathology, surgery, oncology, obstetrics, gerontology and community nursing, pharmacology, microbiology and mental health nursing. In addition, high-level theoretical training is provided on contemporary issues of intercultural nursing, nutrition, ethics, ethics and legal framework.
The program is four-year and includes compulsory core courses and advanced specialization courses, English language courses for academic purposes and limited elective courses. In the 2nd semester of study, the clinical practicee begins, which includes presence and work, 7 hours per week, for practical training purposes in public hospitals, under the guidance of experienced professional nurses who act as mentors. The Clinical Practicum continues in all subsequent semesters of study, with a gradual increase in hours per week.
Semester Modules
ENTRANCE EXAMS (NATIONAL EXAMS - COURSES)
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Module Descriptions:
NUR_333 Nursing Ethics & Professional Legislation
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles and concepts of ethics and bioethics and increase knowledge in subjects related to legal issues regarding the practice of Nursing. More specifically the course to facilitate students to analyse the concepts of ethics in health care, in nursing ethics and alert them in issues associated with socially responsible delivery of care.
NUR_110 Biophysics
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts and principles of physics in relation to biology, medicine, biomedical technology and practice of nursing. The course includes basic concepts of solid and fluid mechanics, wave theory, electromagnetism theory and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. It provides insights into electromagnetism, laser radiation, diathermy, radiation therapy, radiation protection as well as mechanical equipments in health care centers. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the relationship of physics with biology, medicine, biomedical technology and nursing. The course includes labs so that students have an opportunity to comprehend, via practical application, the theoretical part of the course.
NUR_111 Anatomy - Physiology I
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, dealing with the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. Topics include: the language of medicine, organization of the body the study of cells and tissues. The body systems covered include: skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, digestive system (including metabolism). Within each body system, students learn the normal anatomy and physiology of the system as well as some diseases associated with each system. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Human skeletons, human models, and animal organs are used in lab as representatives of human anatomy.
NUR_112 Anatomy - Physiology II
This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. It builds on the general information about homeostasis and the specific body systems covered previously. This course begins with the endocrine system, followed by respiratory system, urinary system (including fluid and electrolyte regulation), the reproductive system, nervous and special senses. Human skeletons, human models, and animal organs are used in labs as representatives of human anatomy.
NUR_113 Introduction to Psychology
The aim of this course is to provide the student with the basic understanding of the human behavior and human interaction. The course includes subjects of the history of psychology, personality theories, cognitive and developmental psychology theories, and counseling theories. At the end of the course the student will have a basic understanding of human behavior and cognition and psychosocial development.
NUR_114 Biology – Biochemistry
The purpose of this Course is for the student to understand the biochemical processes involved in the functioning of the human body. The Course includes the basic biology and structure of the human cell, the biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, as well as RNA and DNA. We will study various cellular pathways, including the cell cycle, apoptosis and neoplastic development. At the end of this Course, the student will have the basic knowledge of human biochemistry, which will help him/her understand malfunction, disease development and progression. Assessed practical work will accompany the taught part for better understanding of the syllabus.
NUR_116 Introduction to Sociology
The module constitutes a scientific research of psychological and sociological theories and methods, with the objective of building a solid base of knowledge for students, with regards to the consequences to daily cognitive, perceptive, behavioral and emotional acts. During the course, students will assist in the perception of mechanisms and interactions of human behavior with social environment and the shaping of social behavior via the study of social perceptions, positions, and attitude in issues like cooperation, love and attraction, aggressiveness and violence, altruism, group relations and gender roles.
NUR_121 Communication in Nursing
The aim of the course is to promote sensitization and understanding of the students towards the importance of the communication issues, as these are developed between nurses, nurses and patients and their families and between nurses and other health professionals. It is also expected that from the understanding and endorsement of specific clinical communication skills and educational methods, as part of the implementation part of the course, the students will develop critical reflective abilities to meet their nursing role and therefore be able to implement effectively the nursing process and offer substantial support to the patients and their family, aiming to construct a therapeutically relation.
NUR_123 Introduction to Nursing Science
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the conceptual, theoretical, epistemological and philosophical background of nursing. A historical overview of the development of nursing as a profession and its scientific growth will be explained. It also aims to present and critically discuss the general theoretical framework of nursing, nursing theories and nursing models guiding the practice of nursing.
NUR_141 Introduction to Health Informatics
The objective of the course is to introduce students in the basic principles of computer science and the applications of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health care. It includes topics on the effects of ICT in the society, computer systems architecture, software and hardware, the operating system and information systems. The alignment and convergence of computing and communications is also emphasized through topics on communications, networks and the internet. The risks that arise from the use of technology are also extensively covered. Students are also introduced to the concepts of digital images and digital sounds. As part of the practical sessions, students gain hands-on experience with tools useful both for their university and professional practice such as professional document preparation, presentations development and the internet for advanced information searches.
NUR_151 Fundamentals of Nursing I
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of Nursing Science so that they will be able to understand nursing as a caring process focusing on the individual and aiming to the promotion of health. The module includes the analysis of concepts such as health, wellness and illness during the life span as well as the factors that influence these concepts and the consequences on the person’s life. The concept «person» will analyzed as a multidimensional construct and as a unique bio, psycho, social, spiritual and cultural entity and human needs will be discussed according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The module will also introduce students to issues related to nursing ethics, to the legislation related to nursing practice, health services, and the role of the nurse in the hospitals, other institutions and the community. The laboratory part includes consolidation of theory through exercises, discussions, clinical scenarios and other activities related to the Fundamental Principles of Nursing.
NUR_152 Fundamental principles of Nursing IΙ
The aim of the module is to expand on specific nursing issues. The theoretical part elaborates on fundamental principles of nursing as an applied science, including principles of assessment, patient safety, drug administration, the aseptic technique, principles of mobilization and prevention of musculo-sceletal injuries, pressure ulcers and care of patients with reduced mobility. During the laboratory sessions students are expected to obtain the necessary skills for the delivery of care using a problem based approach and the nursing process. The module also includes a clinical part during which students are also expected to increase the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed through the other two parts of the module.
NUR_162 First Aid
The aim of the course is to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles, knowledge and practice experiences of the provision of initial care for an illness or injury, until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. It generally consists of a series of simple and in some cases, potentially life-saving techniques that students can be trained to perform with minimal equipment. The key aims of first aid course can be summarized in three key points: a) Preserve life: the overriding aim of all medical care, including first aid. b) Prevent further harm: prevent the condition from worsening, or danger of further injury. c) Promote recovery: start the recovery process from the illness or injury that in some cases might involve completing a treatment. Some of the main topics of the course include ABC (Airway, Breathing, and Circulation), bleeding and shock interventions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, head, spinal cord and bones injuries interventions.
NUR_217 Pharmacology in Nursing
The course aims to introduce students to the basic principles of pharmacology and to provide an extensive overview of all drug classes and in-depth study of specific items for each class. Includes discussion of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions, food drug interactions and the related legal and ethical aspects of drug administration .During the course will be covered: the drugs of the autonomic and the central nervous system. The mechanisms of action, the pharmacological properties and clinical use of drugs that treat gastrointestinal cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and chemo - therapeutic agents will be explained. The course also includes the following drug classes: anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, antianginals, antihypertensives thrombolytics, antihyperlipidemic, antiasthmatics, hormones, steroids NSAIDs and other drugs. At the end of the course the student will be able to understand the actions and effects of drugs and be able to administer drugs with safety.
NUR_218 Pathophysiology Ι
The course aims to introduce students to the basic knowledge regarding cellular mechanisms that contribute to disease appearance and progression. It includes the process of pathophysiological transformation and altered cellular and tissue biology in all the major organic systems as well as their correlation with common disorders.The course includes the study of the most frequent diseases, prevention, the etiology of signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, wounds and healing and the use of referral for medical research and verification. Special emphasis will be given to the medical dimension of infectious diseases and Immunology, in nutritional and metabolic digestive diseases, dermatological gynaecological and endocrine disorders. At the end of the course the student will be able to understand the pathogenesis of the disease. The course includes clinical practice.
NUR_219 Microbiology and Infections Control
The purpose of this Course is for the students to understand the methods used in the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi). The Course covers the structure, the types, the nomenclature, the genetics, and the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms. Furthermore, it covers areas such as the defense mechanisms of the host (in this case the human body), the immune system, specific bacterially- and virally-caused diseases that are of interest in the hospital and public health setting. At the end of this Course, the students will be able to understand the general biology of microorganisms and use this knowledge to solve problems. Laboratory sessions and a project on a specific topic will assist students grasp the essence of this Course.
NUR_220 Pathophysiology II
The purpose of this Course is for the students to understand the methods used in the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi). The Course covers the structure, the types, the nomenclature, the genetics, and the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms. Furthermore, it covers areas such as the defense mechanisms of the host (in this case the human body), the immune system, specific bacterially- and virally-caused diseases that are of interest in the hospital and public health setting. At the end of this Course, the students will be able to understand the general biology of microorganisms and use this knowledge to solve problems. Laboratory sessions and a project on a specific topic will assist students grasp the essence of this Course.
NUR_225 Health Promotion
The course aims to introduce students to concepts related to understanding and adopting positive health changes among individuals and groups. The course discusses current health promotion issues, increased life expectancy and practices of maintaining and/or improving one's quality of life. The course includes topics such as health promotion theories, empowerment, the changing population and its health; health policy and the health care delivery system; relevant ethical issues; individual, family and community health assessment; and health education strategies especially within the community setting. At the end of the course students will be able to contribute to the promotion of health, to disease control and to the decrease of morbidity and mortality.
NUR_230 Development of Clinical Competencies Ι
To help students develop and apply knowledge, attitudes and skills in the context of holistic Nursing Practice, which are necessary to provide safe and high-quality health care in adult patients with acute or chronic Pathological or Surgical Needs. The focus is the human being and the aim is the preservation, promotion and restoration of his health.
NUR_241 Nursing Informatics
The course takes a holistic approach on the exploitation of information technologies in the health field and introduces the concept of “paperless health environment” It includes topics on databases and their connection with the electronic health record, the electronic prescription, information systems for clinical decisions support and patient remote access to health environment via patient portals. Imaging technologies and digital medical images are explained and distinguished. The use of international standards as implemented in the health field in connection with the interoperability issues of information systems in the health industry is examined and exploited.
In the practical laboratory work students are introduced to advanced spreadsheets techniques using examples from the health field. The MS EXCEL application is used that will help students in the their everyday works and projects at the university.
NUR_251 Fundamentals of Nursing IΙΙ
The aim of the module is to further develop knowledge on the basic principles of holistic nursing. The theoretical part includes principles of management of care for persons with certain health problems such as pain, nutrition and feeding problems, excretion and urinary bladder problems, temperature disorders, sleep disorders, as well as basic principles of oxygen therapy, intravenous fluid therapy, medication therapy and blood transfusion. During the nursing laboratory part of the module, students are expected to develop skills and problem-based attitudes related to the theory knowledge based taught and be able to deliver safe care.
NUR_252 Medical Nursing Specialties I
The aim of this course is to deliver theoretical and clinical knowledge leading to individualized health care using the nursing process in adult patients with acute or chronic pathological diseases and facilitate the student to apply acquired knowledge gained from previous courses in clinical practice.Nursing care will be analyzed within a framework which preceded the nursing diagnoses and interventions focusing on the justification of each intervention The course is conducted by studying clinical cases designed to develop critical thinking .At the end of the course students expected to develop skills in nursing process so that be able to identify patient problems provide the necessary care . They will improve critical thinking and develop decision -making skills in clinical practice. They will be able to diagnose and therapeutically manage patients either with chronic or acute health problems.The course includes laboratory Nursing Skills that at the end students will be able to transfer knowledge from different sciences and other nursing subjects in health care. At the end they will taking care of their patients considering them as separate bio - psycho - socio cultural and spiritual entity and will be able to demonstrate basic nursing skills in their clinical practice.The course includes clinical practice .
NUR_253 Medical Nursing Specialties II
The aim of this course is to deliver theoretical and clinical knowledge leading to individualized health care using the nursing process in adult patients with acute or chronic pathological diseases and facilitate the student to apply acquired knowledge gained from previous courses in clinical practice.Nursing care will be analyzed within a framework which preceded the nursing diagnoses and interventions focusing on the justification of each intervention The course is conducted by studying clinical cases designed to develop critical thinking .At the end of the course students expected to develop skills in nursing process so that be able to identify patient problems provide the necessary care . They will improve critical thinking and develop decision -making skills in clinical practice. They will be able to diagnose and therapeutically manage patients either with chronic or acute health problems.The course includes laboratory Nursing Skills that at the end students will be able to transfer knowledge from different sciences and other nursing subjects in health care. At the end they will taking care of their patients considering them as separate bio - psycho - socio cultural and spiritual entity and will be able to demonstrate basic nursing skills in their clinical practice.The course includes clinical practice .
NUR_254 Surgical Nursing and Specialties I
The modules aim at facilitating students to implement the knowledge that was acquired from previous modules in clinical practice. The modules focus on concepts that are related to the caring of adult patients with acute needs in relation to the nursing care provided throughout the surgical process. This process includes the care provided at the pre-operative, operative and post-operative phases. Emphasis is placed on the psychological, social and the biological needs of the patient. At the end of these modules the student is expected to be able to identify the patient’s needs and address these by implementing the principles of the nursing process. The modules include clinical skills laboratories that facilitate the transference of the theoretical knowledge in a controlled clinical environment. The student is also expected to provide care based on the basic principles of holistic caring that include the physical, social and spiritual aspects of the person. The modules include clinical practice in the surgical units of the hospitals.
NUR_255 Surgical Nursing Specialties IΙ
The modules aim at facilitating students to implement the knowledge that was acquired from previous modules in clinical practice. The modules focus on concepts that are related to the caring of adult patients with acute needs in relation to the nursing care provided throughout the surgical process. This process includes the care provided at the pre-operative, operative and post-operative phases. Emphasis is placed on the psychological, social and the biological needs of the patient. At the end of these modules the student is expected to be able to identify the patient’s needs and address these by implementing the principles of the nursing process. The modules include clinical skills laboratories that facilitate the transference of the theoretical knowledge in a controlled clinical environment. The student is also expected to provide care based on the basic principles of holistic caring that include the physical, social and spiritual aspects of the person. The modules include clinical practice in the surgical units of the hospitals.
NUR_261 Occupational Health
The course objective is to introduce students to the basic principles and skills of occupational health. During the course, students are exposed to the five main categories of occupational hazards, namely physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards of the workplace, as well as their impact on employees’ health. In parallel, students evaluate the effect of workplace environment on people’s health. Particular attention is given to those hazards encountered in the hospital environment and those affecting particular groups of workers such as the women, the elderly, those who work on shifts and others. In addition, work-related accidents and occupational diseases that arise due to the interaction of employees and self-employed persons with their working environment are also presented. Finally, particular attention is given on topics related to prevention and health promotion in the workplace setting. At the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to describe the role of occupational nurse at work and be aware of modern approaches in occupational health aiming to identify occupational hazards in the workplace and employ appropriate measures for the prevention and control of occupational accidents and/or occupational diseases. Overall, this course is intended to allow students to understand the interaction of the workplace environment with the health and well-being of the employees.
NUR_266 Fundamentals in Holistic Nursing and Practice
The aim of the course is to understand the physiological mechanisms of comprehension and two-way interdependence between psychological, mental and organic processes as well as social interaction in the development of illness and the promotion of health and therapy. The course focuses a) on the psychobiological and research background of the holistic nursing, b) holistic theories and models of treatment and care, and c) in the specialized therapeutic interventions holistic nursing. Particular emphasis is given to research data from the fields of holistic nursing and medicine, psycho-neuroimmunology, psycho-neuroendocrinology, and psychobiology. As the carrier of the therapy, the whole of the individual is presented. Holistic approaches to treatment and care are analyzed, such as relaxation, imagery, biofeedback and therapeutic touch.
NUR_316 Health Psychology
The course aims to describe the role and contribution of psychology in health care and to provide knowledge and skills that will help students to understand and effectively support adults, children and families during illness, recovery and death. It also aims to raise awareness among students regarding their own personal reaction to disease, disability, pain, life and death.
NUR_330 Development of Clinical Competencies ΙΙ
To assist students in the implementation and further development of their knowledge and skills in providing holistic and individualized nursing care to patients with health problems related to various nursing specializations. Providing learning opportunities through interaction with the health team and exposure to a variety of care settings in pathological and surgical patients of various specialties
The development of skills and attitudes of team and interdisciplinary cooperation and respect for diversity
Developing skills for assessment, planning, implementation and re-assessment of care in patients with pathological and surgical specialties
Promoting holistic approach and reflective practice in care
Developing communication, information and psychological support for patients and families
NUR_331 Nursing Management
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to modern themes of organizational theory and organizational behavior, as well as quality issues with application to nursing services.
In particular, the topics to be discussed are: introduction to management theories, organizational structure, organization and characteristics of nursing care, basic principles of planning and budget, staffing, human resources management, organizational culture, organizational change, power and politics, organizational effectiveness assessment, communication, motivation, leadership theories, decision making, conflict management, work stress, ethical issues in administration, introduction to quality management, assessment of health services, patient satisfaction, quality improvement techniques and introduction of changes, ISO certification and accreditation in health services.
NUR_342 Nursing Research Methodology
To introduce students to the basic principles of scientific research. More specifically, students will familiarize themselves with the following topics: sources of human knowledge, scientific approach, stages and types of research, history of nursing research, ethical dilemmas in research, finding and formulating nursing problems / objectives / goals / research questions / hypotheses, literature review, research protocol, sampling methods, data collection, descriptive and inductive statistics, critique of nursing research, publicity and application of research results in clinical practice, basic principles of qualitative research.
NUR_343 Biostatistics
The aim of this course is for the student to understand the basic concepts and analytical procedures used in quantitative heath research, from the stage of collection and management of data to the description, presentation, analysis and interpretation of sample estimates and correlations. The overarching aim of the course is for the student to appreciate the role of statistics as a fundamental tool in quantitative research in the Health Sciences. The course provides the basic knowledge of concepts and principles needed by the student- nurse, without assuming a pre-requisite mathematical background, such as variables and data, precision and variance, population and sample, population parameters and sample estimates, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, the range of statistical tests, association and correlation etc. The theoretical knowledge is followed by hand-on practice during computer labs, where the student has the opportunity to process and analyze data using the statistical software SPSS, so that by the end of the course the student will be able to manage their own data, prepare table and charts, produce and report statistical results. By the end of the course, the student-nurse will become familiar with the procedures in descriptive and inferential statistics and will be in the position to read, understand and critically appraise the statistical methods and presentation of statistical results in published research studies.
NUR_344 Epidemiology
The overall aim of this course is for the student to understand that the occurrence of disease in the population does not occur in a random fashion but displays patterns that represent underlying determinants (person-based, environmental and behavioural factors). This course will introduce the students to the basic concepts, principles and methods in epidemiological research in order for the student to recognize and appreciate the role of Epidemiology as a fundamental tool in formulating and testing aetiological hypotheses, assessing the effectiveness of preventive of therapeutic interventions and, as such, an integral part of evidence-based public health practice, health promotion, health policy and health services evaluation. The course revolves around three axes – study design, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological data. The student will become familiar with (a) the different study designs in descriptive and analytical epidemiologicy (cross-sectional, prospective, case-control, and clinical trials), (b) measures of disease frequency (e.g. prevalence, incidence, mortality and morbidity rates) and association (e.g. relative risk, odds ratios, attributable fraction, number needed to treat) and (c) the concepts of random error, systematic bias, confounding and methods of dealing with it in the design or analysis stage of the study, and finally, the concept of causality. Upon completion of the course, the student-nurse will be able to read, understand and critically appraise a published epidemiological study.
NUR_350 Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
Introduction of students to knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in relation to midwifery and gynecological nursing. Especially, in gaining knowledge about fertilization, embryology, normal pregnancy, childbirth, and embryo/infant, as well as pathological and emergency midwifery care. It also aims to gain knowledge and skills in the care of women with gynecological health problems and promote women’s health.
NUR_353 Child Care Nursing
The aim of the course is to develop theoretical knowledge and clinical competences, for the provision of individualized nursing care to healthy and sick children and families, following Nursing Process. It includes concepts of physical and psychological development used for diagnosing normal conditions and variations in health status of infants and young children. At the end of the course students are expected to develop knowledge about research – based nursing strategies and critical thinking skills for effective nursing care provision in all pediatric clinical settings. Communication skills with families and children according to their developmental stage will be developed to enable teaching and counseling process with children and families. The module also includes a clinical part during which students are expected to integrate theory with practice and develop further knowledge, skills and attitudes.
NUR_354 Mental Health Nursing I
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles of the theoretical and clinical framework of mental health nursing. More specifically, this module is divided in two parts. Part A includes a) the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of mental health nursing and interdisciplinary care b) the nursing process as applied within the mental health nursing framework, as well as the nursing diagnoses system NANDA and classification of nursing interventions (NIC) and outcomes (NOC) according to Iowa system and c) therapeutic communication between mental health nurses, clients and their families. Part B introduces the basic mental health disturbances, and the role of nurses to the prevention and management of them, taking into consideration contemporary knowledge from neurosciences and social sciences. Emphasis is given to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance use and misuse, and personality disorders.
NUR_355 Gerontological Nursing
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to principle of elderly nursing care, consolidating students’ previous knowledge and appreciation of nursing care. The aim of the module is to facilitate students to further develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for older persons in a holistic manner. The skills developed by students include critical thinking, reflection and evidence based practice. This module is designed to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of ageing in contemporary society by exploring the implications and challenges of a rapidly growing older population for healthcare delivery. It will advance the nursing students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of management, organisational structures and policy development and how they impact on older person care. The module combines lectures and clinical practice in elderly care settings. Students are called to fulfil a 100 pages personal portfolio that contains validated scales for screening of special needs and pathological conditions of the elderly. This portfolio is used in the clinical placement. To enhance reflective practice, scales are firstly self-completed by the students (for example to assess their own self-efficacy, anxiety, fatigue etc) and then they take interviews from the elderly persons
NUR_356 Community Nursing
The course aims to understand and apply the theories and underlying principles of contemporary community nursing practice. It includes topics such as, the role of prevention of illness and the promotion of health in training and teaching the individuals, families and the community. The course includes issues related to epidemiology, community health policies and strategies, community resources, the nursing process and diagnosis as related to community health issues, programme planning, family health, school health, public health and home care. At the end of the course students will become familiar with the theoretical bases of community nursing, community health issues and the role of nursing in providing care to individuals, families and groups in the community. Students will have the opportunity to participate and apply community based projects and to practice in different community health care settings, under the guidance of their mentors and their lecturer.
NUR_364 Genetics
The purpose of this Course is to present to the student the structure, function and mutational analysis of the genetic material. The Course covers the basic principles of inheritance (autosomal, sex-linked, and mitochondrial), the structure and function of DNA and RNA, the major inherited diseases, as well as information on genetic analysis and counseling. It covers topics such as the genetics of haemoglobinopathies, the genetics of immunological response, cancer genetics, prenatal diagnosis and gene therapy. At the end of this Course, the students will understand the way in which the genetic material participates in the development of diversity and disease in the human population.
NUR_365 Family Nursing
The course aims to introduce students to family nursing and health, an emerging, vital and advanced practice nursing area. The course includes topics such as family (theories, functions, definitions, the role of the family in health and illness), the Cyprus family health, the family nursing process, interventions. At the end of the course students will be able to critically discuss the function and role of the family in all dimensions of health (e.g. mental, physical) and explain why it is important for nurses to work with families.
NUR_366 Palliative Care
It is in the nature of people to deny death, placing their belief in the medical science to provide cure for every disease. In many occasions death is seen as a failure of the healthcare system rather than the natural course of life. This belief however, influences the healthcare professional including the nurses. Despite their technical and interpersonal skills, professional nurses might not be familiar of the specialized knowledge and skills required for the provision of quality palliative care. The aim of the module is to introduce students to the relevant knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of palliative care such as the process of death and dying that the person experiences (and the family). Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse across these processes. The complex nature of palliative care is analysed on the basis of transcultural care. The module covers topics such the death theories and how these can be applied in the clinical practice taking into consideration the specificities of the patient. The fundamental principles for caring for the careers and the cancer survivors are provided to the students. Topics such as communication, loss management, affliction, mourning as well as ethical and legal topics are discussed within the palliative care context. By the end of the module the students are expected to acquire the relevant specialized knowledge and skills that are necessary for the provision of palliative care and be able to positively influencing the lives of the patients and their families who are experiencing the end-of-life.
NUR_367 Healthcare Associated Infections Surveillance
Στόχοι Μαθήματος
Σκοπός του μαθήματος είναι η κατανόηση της έννοιας της επιτήρησης ως αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι του ελέγχου και πρόληψης των λοιμώξεων σε χώρους παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας, καθώς και της ανάγκης εκμάθησης τρόπων πρόληψης μέσα από επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες πρακτικές. Θα γίνει αναφορά στην επιτήρηση λοιμώξεων τόσο ενδονοσοκομειακά, όσο και σε χώρους παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας στην κοινότητα.
Μαθησιακοί Στόχοι ανά εβδομάδα:
Μαθησιακά Αποτελέσματα
Με την ολοκλήρωση του μαθήματος ΝΟΣ 367, οι φοιτητές / φοιτήτριες αναμένεται να:
1. Κατανοούν την έννοια της επιτήρησης λοιμώξεων
2. Κατανοούν το ρόλο των επαγγελματιών υγείας στη μετάδοση και πρόληψη των λοιμώξεων σε χώρους παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας.
3. Να αναγνωρίζουν τους κινδύνους που ελλοχεύουν κατά τη νοσηλεία ασθενών σε Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας και να μπορούν να υποδεικνύουν τρόπους επιτήρησης και να λαμβάνουν τα απαραίτητα τεκμηριωμένα μέτρα πρόληψης.
4. Να αναγνωρίζουν τον κίνδυνο λοίμωξης σε ασθενείς που υπόκεινται σε χειρουργική επέμβαση και να μπορούν μέσα από επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες πρακτικές να λάβουν μέτρα πρόληψης αυτών των λοιμώξεων.
5. Να αντιλαμβάνονται και να αναγνωρίζουν τα αίτια διασποράς λοιμώξεων σε εγκαταστάσεις πρωτοβάθμιας φροντίδας υγείας και παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας στην κοινότητα.
6. Αναγνωρίζουν περιστατικά προερχόμενα από ενδημικές χώρες σε χώρους παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας και να εφαρμόζουν τα απαραίτητα μέτρα πρόληψης και επιτήρησης.
7. Να κατανοήσουν τη σημαντικότητα της επιτήρησης σε χώρους παροχής υπηρεσιών υγείας στη διαχείριση κρίσεων.
Περιεχόμενο Μαθήματος
1η ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ: ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΠΙΤΗΡΗΣΗ ΛΟΙΜΩΞΕΩΝ
Εισαγωγικοί όροι και έννοιες
Τρόποι επιτήρησης
Ο ρόλος των επαγγελματιών υγείας στη διασπορά λοιμώξεων
Έλεγχος λοιμώξεων και ανοσοποίηση σε επαγγελματίες υγείας
2η ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ: ΕΠΙΤΗΡΗΣΗ ΕΝΔΟΝΟΣΟΚΟΜΕΙΑΚΩΝ ΛΟΙΜΩΞΕΩΝ
Επιτήρηση Λοιμώξεων σε εγκαταστάσεις τριτοβάθμιας φροντίδας υγείας
Επιτήρηση λοιμώξεων σε Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας
Επιτήρηση λοιμώξεων Χειρουργικού Πεδίου (SSI)
Επιτήρηση ανθεκτικών σε αντιβιοτικά μικροοργανισμών
3η ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ: ΕΠΙΤΗΡΗΣΗ ΛΟΙΜΩΞΕΩΝ ΣΕ ΕΞΩΝΟΣΟΚΟΜΕΙΑΚΕΣ ΔΟΜΕΣ ΠΑΡΟΧΗΣ ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑΣ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ
Επιτήρηση Λοιμώξεων σε εγκαταστάσεις μακροχρόνιας φροντίδας υγείας
Επιτήρηση Λοιμώξεων σε εγκαταστάσεις της κοινότητας
Επιτήρηση Λοιμώξεων σε Εγκαταστάσεις Πρωτοβάθμιας Φροντίδας Υγεία
4η ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ: ΕΠΙΤΗΡΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ ΥΓΕΙΑ
Επιτήρηση Φυματίωσης και ενδημικών νοσημάτων
Ο ρόλος της επιτήρησης στη Διαχείριση Κρίσεων Δημόσιας Υγείας
NUR_368 Evidenced Based Nursing Practice
To provide the appropriate theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will allow future nurses to collect, assess and implement research and other types of evidence in order to ameliorate the quality of nursing care, to strengthen the scientific base of nursing and to promote nursing theory and research. Special attention is paid in the critical appraisal of the nursing practice, evidence and implementation strategies of the evidence in practice. The formulation of clinical questions is presented in the context of evidence based practice as well as the methodology of literature searches, critical appraisal of research studies, systematic reviews and metanalysis. Furthermore, the development of clinical guidelines is explained and their implementation in clinical practice.
NUR_400 Undergraduate Project
NUR_414 Nutrition and Special Diets
The course aims to introduce to the students the basic nutrition principles for the functions of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in the human body and also the role of the vitamins, the salts and the enzymes in these processes. The course includes topics such as anatomy and physiology of the cells, lipids, carbohydrates, fiber, proteins hormones, vitamins, water, salts, enzymes, nutritional needs of the human body and the nutritional therapeutic applications in the prevention and treatment of common diseases. Furthermore, the course includes nutritional guidelines and dietary recommendations for some other specific problems such as hypoglycemia, allergies and various syndromes. At the end of the course students will learn to recognize signs and symptoms of an unhealthy nutrition, to identify good sources of dietary supplements and the appropriate use of vitamins and minerals for good health.
NUR_424 Transcultural Nursing
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles and theories of transcultural health and nursing. The course aims in understanding transcultural health, taking inconsideration the individual, the family, the community in relation to the culture. The course refers to the relation of health, illness, nursing and transculturalism. It analyzes issues such as coexistence of diverse cultures, religions, migration, complementary and traditional health/therapy, gender, health policies, EU and how all these influence in all dimensions of health.
NUR_435 Fundamentals of Teaching and Education Methods in Nursing
To give students a basic understanding of the dynamics of communication as well as interpersonal relationships. Furthermore to orient them on specifics issues regarding the communication between nurses and patients. With the aid of interactive teaching methods students will be given the opportunity to reflect upon sensitive topics of the communication process and at the same time develop skills in order to communicate efficiently with patients.
At the same time, the course aims at acquiring the theoretical knowledge of the basic principles of teaching and learning on the basis of scientific data as well as their practical application to patients, nursing staff and students in an academic environment.
NUR_452 Intensive Care Nursing
The development of theoretical and clinical skills that will allow the assessment and treatment of critically ill patient through the holistic nursing approach and the synthesis of knowledge from previous knowledge items.
NUR_454 Mental Health Nursing II
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles of the theoretical and clinical framework of mental health nursing. More specifically, this module is divided in two parts. Part A includes a) the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of mental health nursing and interdisciplinary care b) the nursing process as applied within the mental health nursing framework, as well as the nursing diagnoses system NANDA and classification of nursing interventions (NIC) and outcomes (NOC) according to Iowa system and c) therapeutic communication between mental health nurses, clients and their families. Part B introduces the basic mental health disturbances, and the role of nurses to the prevention and management of them, taking into consideration contemporary knowledge from neurosciences and social sciences. Emphasis is given to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance use and misuse, and personality disorders.
NUR_457 Oncology Nursing
The module aims at introducing and increasing the understanding of the basic principles of Oncology Nursing. The module covers the current knowledge and research in fields such as carcinogenesis, cancer treatment, psychosocial responses to cancer, quality of life for people diagnosed with cancer and the care of people at the end-of-life phase. Ethical and legal issues as well as issues that relate to the oncology care delivery systems are discussed within the nursing framework. At the end of this module the student will develop the necessary skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided to patients diagnosed with cancer. Furthermore, they will have the knowledge to promote health policy and positively influence the patients and the public towards healthier lifestyles. The module includes clinical practice in the oncology and hematology units of the hospitals.
NUR_459 Specialties (Clinical Settings – Perioperative Nursing and operating room Nursing, Emergency Nursing - ALS))
The aim is to acquire theoretical and clinical knowledge that will enable the accurate assessment and appropriate nursing intervention in crisis situations in patients nursed in specialized departments: Intensive Care Units, Accident and Emergency Departments, Surgical theatre, anesthesia, artificial kidney unit.