Nursing is one of the pioneering fields in the healthcare sector. According to the definition established by the Turkish Nurses Association (THD) Education Committee in 1981: “Nursing is a healthcare discipline consisting of science and art, responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services aimed at protecting, improving, and, in the case of illness, healing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the community.” In addition to roles such as providing care and participating in treatment plans, nurses also have responsibilities in counseling, research, management, quality improvement, collaboration, and communication.
The aim of the Nursing Department is to educate nurses who primarily work to protect and enhance the health of individuals and the community. They are trained to plan, implement, evaluate nursing care based on evidence-based practices, think critically, and combine elements of academic excellence and research.
Graduates have the opportunity to work in various settings, including private and public hospitals, family health centers, medical centers, community health centers, rehabilitation centers, outpatient diagnosis and treatment service providers, nursing homes for the elderly, schools, workplace health units, home care service providers, and emergency healthcare services.
Our vision is to be a sought-after, respected, and leading department in nursing education, nursing research, and the delivery of healthcare services at both national and international levels.
Our mission is to train qualified nurses and healthcare professionals who provide services at all levels of society for the preservation, sustainability, and improvement of health. These professionals should be sensitive to societal issues, solution-oriented, open to innovations and developments, work with evidence-based data, prioritize ethical values, actively contribute to the formulation of health-related policies, and aim to enhance professional integrity.
Admission Criteria for the Program
Students are admitted to the program based on their scores in the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) in the Numerical section.
Double Major
Our students have the opportunity to pursue a double major with the Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Child Development departments.
Student Clubs
The department has three student clubs: Umut Balonu Club, Nursing Club, and Animal Protection Club.
Master’s Degree
Our undergraduate students can continue their education in the Thesis-based Master’s Degree Program in Obstetrics and Women’s Health Nursing.