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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-1300 (Section: 1, CRN: 10111) Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
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| Instructor | Cynthia Ford Arceneaux | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6361 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 126 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | As posted by appointment | ||||||||
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| Description | Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Includes assessment of patients' health promotion and maintenance, illness and injury prevention and restoration, and application of the nursing process within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Wilson, S., & Giddens, J. (2022) Health assessment for nursing practice (7th ed). Elsevier, Inc. ISBN 9780323661195 Wilson, S., & Giddens, J. (2022) Health assessment for nursing practice – Student Laboratory Manual (7th ed). Elsevier, Inc. ISBN 9780323763233 Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience™ Shadow Health provides a clinical simulation designed to improve your assessment skills in a safe learning environment. You will examine digital patients throughout the course that are accessible online 24/7. A. Information for your Required Materials section Shadow Health. (2017). Digital Clinical Experience (Version 5.0) [Software]. (ISBN: 978-0-9897888-1-6) Available from http://www.shadowhealth.com |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of Lamar State College - Port Arthur, this course encourages the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for success in the field of Associate Degree Nursing. Upon completion of RNSG 1300, the student will have the opportunity to: 1. Demonstrate techniques utilized in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. (PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 3) 2. Perform systematic physical assessment using appropriate equipment and techniques for all body systems. (PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 3) 3. Utilize cognitive and psychomotor skills in assessing clients' physiologic health and psychosocial status. (PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 3, PSLO 4) 4. Document findings utilizing appropriate terminology and legal/ethical format. (PSLO 1, PSLO 3, PSLO 4) 5. Identify legal and ethical standards related to health assessment. (PSLO1, PSLO 4) 6. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO3) |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program graduates will be able to: PSLO 1: Integrates professional caring into practice decisions within the scope of practice for a registered nurse. PSLO 2: Demonstrates safe, competent, holistic care for a diverse group of individuals who have complex health care needs PSLO 3: Accept responsibility and accountability for the effectiveness of one’s own nursing practice and professional growth. PSLO 4: Communicate effectively with clients, peers and other members of the interdisciplinary heath care team to provide evidence-based care. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 01/19/2023 · Course Orientation · Evolve Orientation · Shadow Health Orientation · Shadow Health DCE orientation · Shadow Health Conversation lab · Introduction to Health Assessment – Chapter 1 · Chapter 1 quiz Week 2 01/26/2023 · Obtaining a Health History - Chapter 2 · Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment- Chapter 3 · General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs – Chapter 4 · Shadow Health – Health History Assessment · Chapter 2, 3, & 4 quizzes · Lab worksheet Week 3 02/02/2023 · Cultural Competence – Chapter 5 · Pain Assessment – Chapter 6 · Mental Health Assessment – Chapter 7 · Chapter 5, 6, & 7 quizzes · Lab worksheet Week 4 02/09/2023 · Nutritional Assessment – Chapter 8 · Developmental Assessment throughout the Life Span -Chapter 18 · Skin, Hair, and Nails – Chapter 9 · Shadow Health – Skin, Hair and Nails Assignment · Chapters 8, 18, & 9 quizzes · Lab worksheet Week 5 02/16/2023 · Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat – Chapter 10 · Shadow Health HEENT Assignment · Chapter 10 quiz · Lab worksheet Week 6 02/23/2023 · Lung and Respiratory System – Chapter 11 · Breast and Axillae – Chapter 16 · Shadow Health – Respiratory Assessment · Shadow Health – Respiratory Concept Lab · Chapter 11 & 16 quizzes · Lab worksheet Week 7 03/02/2023 Exam I – Thursday March 2nd at 0800 (Covers weeks 1-6) Week 8 03/09/2023 · Heart and Peripheral Vascular system – Chapter 12 · Shadow Health – Cardiovascular Assignment · Shadow Health – Cardiovascular Concept Lab · Chapter 12 quiz · Lab worksheet Week 9 03/16/2023 · Spring Break Week 10 03/23/2023 · Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System – Chapter 13 · Musculoskeletal System – Chapter 14 · Shadow Health – Abdomen Assignment · Shadow Health – Abdomen Concept Lab · Shadow Health – Musculoskeletal Assignment · Chapter 13 & 14 quizzes · Lab worksheet Week 11 03/30/2023 · Neurological System - Chapter 15 · Shadow Health – Neurological Assignment · Chapter 15 quiz · Lab worksheet Week 12 04/06/2023 Exam II – Thursday, April 6th at 0800 (Covers weeks 8 -11) Week 13 04/13/2023 · Reproductive Systems and the Perineum – Chapter 17 · Assessment of the Infant, Child and Adolescent – Chapter 19 · Assessing the Pregnant Patient – Chapter 20 · Shadow Health - Focused Exam – Cough · Shadow Health - Focused Exam – Chest Pain · Chapter 17, 19, & 20 quizzes Week 14 04/20/2023 · Assessing Older Adults – Chapter 21 · Conducting a Heat to Toe Examination – Chapter 22 · Documenting the Comprehensive Health Assessment – Chapter 23 · Adapting Health Assessment – Chapter 24 · Shadow Health - Discharge · Shadow Health – Focused Exam – Abdominal Pain · Shadow Health – Comprehensive Assessment (Due at the end of week 15) · Chapter 21, 22, 23, & 24 quizzes · Mandatory Integrated Physical Assessment Practice Week 15 04/27/2023 · Integrated Physical Assessment Check-offs · Submit Integrated Physical Assessment Documents · Complete any remaining Mastery Level assignment Shadow Health – Comprehensive Assessment (began in week 14) Week 16 05/04/2022 · Final Exam – May 4th at 0800 (Comprehensive Exam)
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| Final Exam Date | May 4, 2023 - 8:00 AM Through May 4, 2023 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
A Final Course grade of 75% is necessary for the student to pass this course. The final course grade is calculated as follows:
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below: · Students cannot meet the objectives of the course without completing course assignments. Students put at risk their success in the course if they miss any assignment deadlines. · It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor if they are unable to meet an assignment deadline. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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