Department of Nursing
The master's and doctorate program in nursing aims to provide graduated nurses with a higher level of knowledge and skills.There are, 17 academic staff (6 Professors, 2 Associate Professors, 7 Dr.Lecturer, 2 assistant ) and 1 administrative staff in the Department of Nursing.
The Nursing Department's master's program was opened in 2000, and the doctoral program was opened in 2016, and until the 2019-2020 academic year, 143 postgraduate graduated. Currently, there are 42 students in the master's program and 37 students in the doctoral program.
Undergraduated nurses who fulfill the conditions determined by Mersin University Institute of Health Sciences and related departments can apply to the master's program, and graduated nurses can apply to the doctorate program.
Below is a list of programs for master’s and doctorate programs in the nursing department.
· Surgical Nursing
· Pediatric Nursing
· Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
· Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
· Community Health Nursing
· Fundamentals of Nursing
· Internal Medicine Nursing
| The information about the doctoral and master's theses of the MEU Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing (2019-2024) | ||||
| * | PhD MSc YEAR
| DISSERTATION ADVISOR | AUTHOR | DISSERTATION TITLE |
| 1. | MSc 2019 | Asst. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI | SULTAN ÇEÇEN | The effect of hand and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients |
| 2. | MSc 2019 | Asst. Prof. MERYEM TÜRKAN IŞIK | SEDA KAR | Determination of the effects of the difficulties experienced by surgical nurses in elderly patient care on ageism |
| 3. | MSc 2019 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | GÜLÇİN KAYA | The relationship between sleep and depression in elderly individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty |
| 4. | MSc 2019 | Asst. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | EZGİ ÖNEN | The nutrition habits and physical activity levels of parents effect on the chilhdhood obesity |
| 5. | MSc 2019 | Asst. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | YILDIZ KARACAOĞLU | The effects of blood given intention, fear and anxiety on universitystudents of the information by brochure and video |
| 6. | MSc 2019 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | TUĞBA ÇAY | Complementary and integrated applications related opinions used in premenstrual syndrome of midwife and nurses |
| 7. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | MURAT BENLİ | The level of knowledge of primigravida women's about preconceptional care and their care status |
| 8. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | DUYGU KAYNARPINAR | The relationship between the psychological symptoms of mothers whose babies are in newborn intensive care unit and their perceived social support |
| 9. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | BETÜL AKYOKUŞ | The effect of video-assisted mobilization training on hip function and activities of daily living in patients with total hip arthroplasty |
| 10. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | BEDRİYE KUTSAL | The effect of video assisted training on knee function and quality of life in patients with total knee arthroplasty |
| 11. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | CANAN KANAT | The effect of video assisted training on upper extremity problems and functions in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair |
| 12. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | ÖZÜM MUTLUAY | Determination of nurses' knowledge and practice for the prevention of surgery-related hypothermia |
| 13. | MSc 2019 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | DİLEK ARSLAN | The effect of different mechanical prevention methods on risk of venous thromboembolism in trauma patients |
| 14. | MSc 2019 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | ÖMER ÖZEL | Investigation of job satisfaction and job commitment levels in neonatal intensive care nurses |
| 15. | MSc 2019 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | SİBEL KUŞDEMİR | The correlation between quality of life and self-efficacy of parents who have children with cancer |
| 16. | MSc 2019 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | MERYEM MUTLUAY DEMİRCİ | Investigation of the correlation between professional values of nurses working in paediatric clinics and family involvement in care |
| 17. | MSc 2019 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | EDA ERTEM MUTLUAY | Evaluation of the correlation between the stress levels of parents of infants hospitalised in the NICU and the received nurse support |
| 18. | MSc 2020 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | SÜMEYYE KAYA | Evaluating the effect of given healthy lifestyle behaviors education to the parents of children with cerebral palsy |
| 19. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | ÇİLER ÇOKAN DÖNMEZ | Evaluation of the knowledge levels and attitudes of nursing trai̇neeson infertility |
| 20. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | GULFIYA BEBITOVA | Determination of the views of nursing students about early marriage |
| 21. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | MUSTAFA FURKAN ÜRÜN | Frequency of pregnancy in pregnancy according to trimestersand examining the impact of these approaches on the quality of life |
| 22. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | YASEMİN GÜVEN | Relationship between obesity and frequency of junk food consumption in 7-8 aged children in a province |
| 23. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | GAMZE AKTAŞ | Comparative effectiveness of nurse and parental training in developing menstruation self-care skills with adolescents with intellectual disability |
| 24. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | ÜMİT YİĞİT | Substance use and related factors of apprentices studying at Mersin professional training centers |
| 25. | MSc 2020 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | SEVAL CÜCELER | Opinions regarding self-stigma of individuals with alcohol dependence |
| 26. | MSc 2020 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | ZAHİDE GÜL YAZGI | Emotions, thoughts and experi̇ence of oncology patients about the communication of health professionals |
| 27. | MSc 2020 | Asst. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI | HATİCE ŞEN
| Impact of virtual reality headset glasses used in the arteriovenous fistule cannulation processon pain and patient satisfaction |
| 28. | MSc 2021 | Asst. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI | FATMA HİKMET YEŞİL | Effect of reiki application on menopausal symptoms |
| 29. | PhD 2021 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | ZELİHA YAMAN | The effect of roy adaptation model-based strengthening program applied to nursing students on social media addiction |
| 30. | MSc 2021 | Asst. Prof. SÜMBÜLE KÖKSOY VAYISOĞLU | MERYEM MUTLU | Effect of internet-based education given to parents on children's internet gaming disorder |
| 31. | YMSc 2021 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | MİNE KESKİN | Comparison of factors affecting breastfeeding self-efficacy of primiparous and multiparous mothers |
| 32. | PhD 2021 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | ARZU ABİÇ | The effect of the yoga training offered to the women in menopausal peri̇od on menopause symptoms |
| 33. | MSc 2021 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | HALİL KOPARAN | Environmental stressors perceived by patients in the surgical intensive care unit and sleep states |
| 34. | MSc 2021 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | AYŞE ALBAYRAK PİROL | Evaluation of the effect of music on pain, anxiety, hemodynamic parameters and intervention place complications in patients with coronary angiography |
| 35. | MSc 2021 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | DİLEK AKINCI | Determination of the relationship between empathy and compassion fatigue in pediatric clinic nurses |
| 36. | MSc 2022 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | GÖZDE GÖKÇE İSBİR | Creating and testing A training program on trauma informed care during childbirth |
| 37. | PhD 2022 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | HİLAL ALTUNDAL DURU | The effect of the mindfulness based empowerment program applied to intensive care nurses on mental HEALTH parameters |
| 38. | PhD 2022 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | AHU AKSOY CAN | The effect of acupressure applied to women at the menopausal period on menopausal symptoms and quality of life |
| 39. | PhD 2022 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | ASLIHAN AKSU | The effect of yoga practice on pain intensity, menstruation symptoms and quality of life in nursing students with primary dysmenorea |
| 40. | MSc 2022 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | RÜMEYSA NUR TONGUZ | The relationship between fathers' marital adjustment and father-baby attachment levels |
| 41. | MSc 2022 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | HASAN ŞEREN | Determining the needs of the relatives of patients in the intensive care unit with COVID-19 diagnosis |
| 42. | PhD 2022 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | TUĞBA ÇAM YANIK | The effect of acupressure on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of surgical nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic process |
| 43. | MSc 2022 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | ASIM VEZİROĞLU | Determination of medical device-related pressure injury characteristics and risk factors in patients hospitalized in a surgical intensive care unit |
| 44. | MSc 2022 | Assoc. Prof. BİRGÜL VURAL DOĞRU | HATİCE ŞİMŞEK | Effect of stress ball on stress, stress, anxiety and comfort during chemotherapy in women with breast cancer |
| 45. | PhD 2022 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | MELEK YEŞİL BAYÜLGEN | The effect of reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients |
| 46. | PhD 2022 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | SELDA BAL | The effect of acupressure on pain, anxiety, and vital signs of patients WHO had coronary angiography |
| 47. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | MERVE İCAT | The effect of virtual reality glasses on patient anxiety during emergency surgery with local anesthesia |
| 48. | PhD 2023 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | ELİFE KETTAŞ DÖLEK | The effect of aromatherapy applied to patients during urodynamic procedure on anxiety and serum cortisol levels |
| 49. | PhD 2023 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | CANAN KANAT | The effect of abdominal massage on bowel activity and respiratory function tests in patients with partial hip replacement |
| 50. | MSc 2023 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | RABİA KÜLTE VURAL | Views of infertile individuals on stigma related to infertility |
| 51. | MSc 2023 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | BURCU OKAYER ÖZER | Examination of birth preferences with fear of childbirth and traumatic birth perceptions of pregnant women |
| 52. | PhD 2023 | PROF. DUYGU VEFİKULUÇAY YILMAZ | FİLİZ DEĞİRMENCİ | Comparison of the effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions on pregnant women's stress using network meta-analysis |
| 53. | PhD 2023 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | ÇİLER ÇOKAN DÖNMEZ | The effect of prenatal genetic counseling service on the anxiety levels of pregnancy and the attitudes of prenatal diagnostic tests |
| 54. | MSc 2023 | Asst. Prof. TUBA GÜNER EMÜL | GİZEM BİRER | The relationship between domestic violence experienced by pregnant women and prenatal attachment levels |
| 55. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. EMİNE ÖNCÜ | GÜLŞAH BİLGİN | The effect of kinesiological tape on pain and functionality in the rehabilitation process after lumbal disc hernia surgery |
| 56. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. SÜMBÜLE KÖKSOY VAYISOĞLU |
| Correct use of mask during the COVID-19 pandemic process and factors affecting mask use according to the socioecological model |
| 57. | PhD 2023 | Assoc. Prof. SERPİL YILMAZ PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | MÜNEVVER BOĞAHAN | The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on mental status and care burden of psychotic patients' families |
| 58. | MSc 2023 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | GİZEM YETER | Determining the relationship between anxiety levels and social support of parents with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit |
| 59. | MSc 2023 | PROF. MUALLA YILMAZ | BAŞAK DÜLGER | Determining the relationship between the anxiety level and social support of patients' relatives in the neurosurgy intensive care unit during the COVID 19 pandemic process |
| 60. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. SERPİL YILMAZ | MAİLE HİZMETÇİ | Comparison of the mental status of elderly individuals with fractures by falling and of healthy elderly individuals |
| 61. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI BAKAR | ECEM BİRER | The effect of progressive relaxation exercise on sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes |
| 62. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI BAKAR | ŞEBNEM BAYRAKTAR | Progressive relaxation exercise applied to nurses working in the COVID-19 unit effect on psychological strength and COVİD-19 fear |
| 63. | MSc 2023 | Assoc. Prof. DİĞDEM LAFCI BAKAR | HAVVA DOĞAN KIRTILOĞLU | Effect of progressive relaxations applied after laparoscopic cholecystectomy on pain, nausea and vomiting |
| 64. | PhD 2023 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | ESRA KÖSE | Evaluation of the effect of nutrient consumption on dialysis adequacy and fatigue during hemodialysis |
| 65. | PhD 2023 | PROF. DR. MERAL GÜN | ESRA ÇAVUŞOĞLU | The effect of self-acupressure application on sleep quality and fatigue in nurses who working in medical clinics during the pandemic process: A randomized controlled study |
| 66. | MSc 2023 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | YASEMİN ÇAYİR | The effect of covid-19 fear on treatment compliance and health seeking behavior in individuals with type 2 diabetes |
| 67. | PhD 2023 | PROF. MERAL GÜN | ABDULLAH AVCI | The effect of reiki and acupressure on pain, anxiety and vital signs during femoral catheter extraction after percutaneous coronary intervention: randomized controlled study |
| 68. | PhD 2023 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | DERYA AKDENİZ UYSAL | Evaluation of the effectiveness of the family-centered empowerment program applied to the parents of children with oncological problems: A randomized controlled study |
| 69. | MSc 2023 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | AYŞE ZİŞAN OLCAY | The correlation between missed care needs and job satisfaction of nurses in pediatric clinics |
| 70. | MSc 2023 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | BARIŞ AKIN | The characteristics of rational drug use and tendency to medical errors of nurs working in children's clinics |
| 71. | PhD 2023 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | ZÜHAL ARTUVAN | The effect of video informing adolescents having polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) test on anxiety during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: A randomized controlled study |
| 72. | PhD 2023 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | MELEK GÜLGÜN ALTINTAŞ | The effect of acupressure application on reducing pain during phlebotomy in children diagnosed with thalassemia |
| 73. | MSc 2023 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | SENEM MERVE KURT | The effect of distraction methods on pain and anxiety during intramuscular injection in children |
| 74. | PhD 2023 | PROF. AYDA ÇELEBİOĞLU | DİDEM POLAT KÜLCÜ | Effect of group education including peer interaction on metabolic control in adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes: A randomized controlled study |
| 75. | PhD 2023 | PROF. RANA YİĞİT | GÜZİDE ÜĞÜCÜ | The effect of different concentration of oral glucose solutions and supportive positioning methods on pain and physiologic variables during heel stick sampling in premature neonates: a randomized controlled study |
| 76. | PhD 2024 | Assoc. Prof. GÜLAY ALTUN UĞRAŞ | GAMZE BOZKUL | Effectiveness of different warming methods on body temperature and shivering for the prevention of perioperative hypothermia in patients who had transurethral resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis study |
| 77. | MSc 2024 | Assoc. Prof. BİRGÜL VURAL DOĞRU | GÖKÇE TOPAL | Effect of hand massage application before venous port catheter needle entry on anxiety and vital signs in patients receiving chemotherapy |
| 78. | MSc 2024 | PROF. HACER ÇETİN | EMİNE AYBİKE AKDEMİR | Determination of post-traumatic development and psychologicalresilience status of parents whose children are in the intensive care unit |