INTRODUCTION
The Department of Nursing at Yeditepe University aims to educate nurses in line with universal standards, advancing steadily under the guidance of science and technology. The program ensures that students acquire both the ability to conduct research using scientific evidence and the competence to apply nursing skills effectively. It also emphasizes the development of teamwork awareness. Yeditepe University is committed to raising individuals who recognize human needs, are capable of empathy, confident, self-disciplined, proactive, evidence-based in practice, capable of making independent decisions, devoted to professional principles, inquisitive, entrepreneurial, respectful of patient rights, and motivated toward lifelong learning.
Nursing is inherently a profession that requires teamwork. In this department, patients’ treatment and care are taught by an expert academic staff through a holistic approach, while students are also trained to become nurses who are preferred in the workforce. Students enhance their professional experience through active participation in scientific events, completion of a graduation thesis, and clinical internships. In addition to professional training, Yeditepe University offers various clubs and extracurricular activities designed to support students’ social and cultural development.
This program is particularly suitable for students with humanistic and positive personalities who are resilient in the face of challenges and who take pleasure in continuous learning and development. One of the main advantages of the program is the opportunity for clinical practice. Supported by the university’s own hospitals and clinics equipped with advanced technology, students gain early exposure to professional life. The curriculum includes all the fundamental knowledge necessary to learn the profession. Students who internalize the basic principles of nursing consolidate their foundation further through other health science courses. By participating in one day of clinical practice per week, nursing students reinforce classroom learning and acquire essential practical skills. In addition to core nursing courses, students take subjects such as health psychology, social awareness, critical thinking, article appraisal, history of civilization, Turkish language, and research methods to strengthen their overall competence.
LABORATORY FACILITIES
The department is equipped with a simulation laboratory that allows students to practice and enhance their clinical skills in a realistic, technology-supported environment.
CLINICAL PRACTICE SETTINGS
Students perform their clinical practice both in Yeditepe University Hospitals and in private and public hospitals within the province, as well as in nursing homes and schools. To see the gallery, click here.
Yeditepe University Hospitals
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and smart infrastructure, Yeditepe University Hospitals have been providing healthcare services since August 26, 2005. With a faculty composed largely of professors and associate professors, the hospitals have achieved numerous national and international successes and continue to play an important role in training future healthcare professionals. The core vision of Yeditepe University Hospitals is to represent Türkiye internationally and to position the country as a key actor in the global medical field.
The hospitals provide care in all branches and are internationally recognized for excellence in neurosurgery. They are also leading institutions in bone marrow and kidney transplantation, bariatric surgery, epilepsy and epilepsy surgery, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, general surgery, genetic diagnostics, and various pediatric specialties. These institutions serve as major clinical training sites for courses such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing, Clinical Practice, and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital
Originally opened in 1987, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital reached a bed capacity of 1,105 in 2019. It provides comprehensive healthcare services to a large population across Türkiye and abroad, particularly in the fields of Emergency Care, Trauma, Wound and Burn Management, Cancer Surgery, and Oncological Treatments. The hospital includes a Wound and Burn Treatment Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, 45 operating rooms (including one hybrid suite), and 158 intensive care beds. Additional specialized units include Stroke, ROP Diagnosis and Treatment, Community Mental Health, Obesity, Diabetes, Audiology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ERCP, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
It serves as a clinical training site for Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Clinical Practice, and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
Opened in June 2005 in Kartal, the hospital covers 46,308 m² of indoor space and has a capacity of 465 beds. It provides education and services in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Anesthesiology and Reanimation, and Surgical Gastroenterology. With 114 intensive care beds, 12 operating rooms, and 7 angiography and catheterization laboratories, it is one of Türkiye’s leading centers for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment. It serves as a clinical training site for Fundamentals of Nursing, Surgical Nursing, and Clinical Practice.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital (University of Health Sciences)
With a bed capacity of 500, this hospital provides care in modern facilities equipped with the latest technology. Postoperative recovery rooms and patient rooms are designed for comfort and safety, including central oxygen systems and private bathrooms. Since 1983, it has offered specialization in internal medicine, surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, neurology, radiology, infectious diseases, and anesthesiology. It serves as a clinical training site for Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Nursing, Clinical Practice, and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Sarıyer Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Originally established in 1899 as the first pediatric hospital of the Ottoman Empire, the institution continues to operate as a modern training and research hospital. It includes internal medicine and surgical departments, basic medical units, emergency departments, and specialized services such as ozone therapy, burn center, dialysis, and sleep laboratory. It serves as a clinical training site for Fundamentals of Nursing, Surgical Nursing, and Pediatric Nursing.
Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Currently operating with 709 beds, the hospital employs 132 academic staff members, 184 specialists, 302 residents, and 702 other healthcare personnel including nurses, midwives, and technicians. Since 2016, it has functioned under the University of Health Sciences as a university hospital.
It serves as a clinical training site for Fundamentals of Nursing and Medical Nursing.
Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Opened on February 1, 2018, this hospital operates on 53,000 m² of enclosed space with a 380-bed capacity. It serves as a high-technology medical center meeting not only the needs of Sancaktepe but also neighboring regions, functioning according to international standards.
It serves as a clinical training site for Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing, and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
Established as a State Hospital in 2002 and restructured as a University Hospital in 2016 under the University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital provides healthcare in a 144,953 m² complex with 836 beds. Facilities include maternity and pediatric hospitals, oncology units, 23 operating rooms, and intensive care units with a total of 124 beds (neonatal, pediatric, and adult). Robotic surgery procedures are also performed. It serves as a clinical training site for Surgical Nursing and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Tuzla State Hospital
Built by the Tuzla Municipality in 1997 and later integrated into the Ministry of Health system, Tuzla State Hospital now operates with 335 beds. It provides healthcare in a new facility established in 2017 following a merger with Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital. It serves as a clinical training site for Surgical Nursing and Leadership and Management in Nursing.
Erenköy Psychiatric Training and Research Hospital
With 260 beds and daily outpatient capacity of approximately 1,700 patients, Erenköy Psychiatric Training and Research Hospital specializes in psychiatry, neurology, and addiction treatment. The hospital trains residents in adult psychiatry, child psychiatry, and neurology, and contributes actively to the scientific literature through its symposiums, research projects, and publications. It serves as a clinical training site for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
Istanbul Darülaceze Directorate
This institution provides a wide range of social and healthcare services including medical treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, active aging programs, social activities, spiritual care, and temporary accommodation for the homeless. With a capacity of 1,000 residents, the Darülaceze offers individualized care according to physical and psychological needs. It serves as a clinical training site for Geriatric Nursing.
A-Dora Nursing Homes
A-Dora is the only institution in Türkiye operating on behalf of the Alzheimer Foundation. Staffed by experienced professionals, it provides 24-hour care for individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. It prioritizes quality and professionalism, offering residents a safe, healthy, and socially engaging environment in two facilities located in Maltepe-Dragos and Ataşehir. It serves as a clinical training site for Geriatric Nursing.
Lotus Nursing Home and Care Center
Lotus Nursing Homes offer residential, nutritional, healthcare, and rehabilitation services in facilities adapted for the elderly and disabled. Services include dietary support, 24-hour professional nursing and care staff, medical monitoring, and chronic disease management. It serves as a clinical training site for Geriatric Nursing.
Şehit Öğretmen Mehmet Fidan Primary School
Located in Ataşehir, the school employs 50 teachers and has 994 students, 34 classrooms, one workshop, one conference hall, and one science laboratory. The institution believes that every child possesses values that enable them to grow into free and well-rounded individuals, and that education is the key to eliminating ignorance and fostering democratic societies. It serves as a clinical training site for Public Health Nursing.
Kayışdağı Arif Paşa Primary School
Also located in Ataşehir, this school has 53 teachers, 1,025 students, 42 classrooms, a multipurpose hall, and a library. Its goal is to serve as an educational, scientific, and cultural center aligned with modern standards of education. It serves as a clinical training site for Public Health Nursing.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Yeditepe University offers various scholarship options for prospective students. For detailed information about scholarship categories and opportunities provided to Nursing students, please visit here.
DOUBLE MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES
Students of the Department of Nursing may pursue a double major in the following departments:
Conditions for Double Major Programs
Students who are successfully enrolled in an undergraduate program may, upon approval, pursue a second bachelor’s degree in another program within the university. The double major program must include a minimum of 30 additional credits beyond the requirements of the primary major, while meeting all requirements for both programs.
Applications may be submitted between the third and fifth semesters of the primary program (or up to the seventh semester in programs exceeding four years). To be eligible, students must have successfully completed all courses in their primary major up to the time of application, hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (3.25 for scholarship eligibility), and meet or exceed the minimum admission score of the target program for that year.
Programs that require a talent examination also require students to pass this exam. Students cannot enroll in more than one double major simultaneously but may combine a double major with a minor program. A student may transfer from their main major to the second major if eligibility conditions are met.
During the double major study, the GPA for the second major may drop to 2.50 once; if it falls below 2.50 again, the student’s enrolment in the second program is terminated. Students who do not take courses from the second major for two consecutive semesters are also dismissed from that program. To graduate from the double major program, a minimum GPA of 2.70 and fulfillment of all graduation requirements are required.
A second bachelor’s diploma is awarded only if the student graduates from the main major. If graduation requirements for the double major remain incomplete, the student may be granted up to two additional semesters (or, in programs with heavier workloads, up to two more semesters) to complete them.
