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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-1300 (Section: 71, CRN: 10112) Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
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| Instructor | Shirley MacNeill | ||||||||
| macneisb@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6365 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 102 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Allied Health - Room: 102 M - Th 10 - 2 pm; Friday 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 9780323763233Shadow 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. Information for your Required Materials section o Shadow Health. (2017). Digital Clinical Experience (Version 5.0) [Software]. o (ISBN: 978-0-9897888-1-6) Available from http://www.shadowhealth.com For registration and purchase
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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. (PSLO Alpha, PSLO3) |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Introduction to Health Assessment Obtaining a Health History Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs Cultural Competence Pain Assessment Mental Health Assessment Nutritional Assessment Developmental Assessment throughout the Life Span Skin, Hair, and Nails Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Lung and Respiratory System Breast and Axillae Heart and Peripheral Vascular system Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System Musculoskeletal System Neurological System Reproductive Systems and the Perineum Assessment of the Infant, Child and Adolescent Assessing the Pregnant Patient Assessing Older Adults Conducting a Heat to Toe Examination Documenting the Comprehensive Health Assessment |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 01/19/2023
Exam I – Thursday March 2nd at 0800 (Covers weeks 1-6) Week 8 03/09/2023
Exam II – Thursday, April 6th at 0800 (Covers weeks 8 -11) Week 13 04/13/2023
Week 16 05/04/2022
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| Final Exam Date | May 4, 2023 - 8:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F |
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| 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:
Exam 1 = 20%, Exam 2 = 20%, Lab grade = 15%, Integrated Physical Assessment = 20% and Final Exam = 25%. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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 will be advised to drop from the course by faculty. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by personal email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person or send an email through your LSCPA email account. |
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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 will be advised to drop from the course by faculty. |
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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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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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