All course textbooks/programs are included in the Seahawk Book Bundle
Required:

• 
  Thompson, J. (2022). Essential Health Assessment (2^nd ed). F.A. Davis.
• Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience™

See instructions below for purchase and registration in the Shadow Health course.
 
Student Self-Enrollment Instructions Using Course ID
Online Course Access provided in any of the following ways:

• 
  After you have purchased and redeemed your textbook custom package access code
• You redeemed an Access Code that you purchased from a Bookstore or directly from the Evolve website
• If you did not redeem an access code from a custom package or purchase directly from the Bookstore or Evolve website, you will be prompted to complete an instant “Purchase Access” while following the steps below. 

*** If you are accessing your instructor’s online course via your college’s Learning Management System then refer to the enrollment instructions given by your institution. ***
Please follow the steps below to self-enroll into your online courses.                                                                                                                         

1.   Go to the Evolve website:   https://evolve.elsevier.com/studentand go to the “Catalog” home screen.
2.   Enter the first “Course ID” listed below (or provided to you) in the option for“Redeem an Access Code or Enter an Evolve Course ID” and click “Submit”:

• Course Title:  Health Assessment Digital Clinical Experiences, 1st Edition
• Course ID: 165730_jstamey3_5005
• PIN - 2925-9724-5291-7896            

1.   You are now prompted to log into your existing Evolve account or to create a new account. (ONLY first-time users should create a new account.)
2. If creating your account for the first time,you must enter in your institution’s email address instead of a personal address.
   1. If you are a returning Evolve user sign into your account.

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     Click “Continue” on the “You’re Enrolled” page. 

   

NOTE:  If you signed into your existing Evolve account at this time go to Account Settings and ensure your Email Address listed is your institution’s email account.  Click “Save/Confirm”.

1. 
     You have now completed self-enrolling into your required online course ID; this is now available to you within your “My Evolve” tab.   
2. If you did not redeem an access code from a custom package or purchase directly from the Bookstore or Evolve website, go to “My Evolve” and click on your newly enrolled course.  You will then be prompted with the option to instantly “Purchase Access”.  Complete the steps to purchase the access and full online course access will be granted.
   1.   You now have access to your required Elsevier materials.  Repeat steps for any additional Course ID’s.

 
Shadow Health Support:
 

1. 
     Watch the studentorientation videoif you are new to Shadow Health: 

1. 
   Use a supported browser: Shadow Health recommends using Chrome to access your work. However, there are many browsers that you can useto access your assignments in Shadow Health. 

1. 
    Reviewthe technical specifications.

1. 
    Visit Shadow Health’s fantastic Support Centerfor answers to common questions.

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   Contact Shadow Health if you have any questions about Shadow Health by emailing nhpsupport@elsevier.com or by calling 800.222.9570.

For any questionsor additional assistancerelating to anything offeredontheEvolve/Elsevierwebsite, pleasecontactEvolveCustomer Support. You can clicktheHelptab atthetop-rightoftheEvolvewebsiteand scroll tothebottom fordirectemail, chat,or phoneoptions, oryoucan clickthedirectlinks below:
 
      Email:  https://service.elsevier.com/app/contact/supporthub/evolve/
        Chat:    https://service.elsevier.com/app/contact/supporthub/evolve/
 
     Phone: +1 800 222 9570 (Monday-Sunday, 6:00 am-12:00 am CST).
 
GENERAL TECHNICAL NOTE:

• 
  Students must have access to a PC laptop or desktop with:
  • Windows 8.1 or higher; or MacOS 10.15 or later
  • Browsers: Google Chrome (required for Speech to Text feature); Mozilla Firefox; Microsoft Edge (Windows only); Safari (macOS only)
  • All software should be up to date. Older software may not work properly with the Shadow Health DCE assignments.
  • Computer hardware less than three years old with working webcam and microphone. Recommended 4GB RAM
• Students must have access to High Speed Internet Connection:

• Network: Minimum 3 Mbps download connection (5 or more is recommended) (Check your network speed)
• The Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience performs best when directly connected to the internet. Due to the number of variables introduced when connecting to the DCE using VPN (Virtual Private Network) internet connections, users may experience extended assignment load times.
• Wireless or Wireless Mobile Broadband connections may be used during course browsing
• Students cannot complete a course using only a mobile device or the Blackboard Mobile App
• Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 or higher.
• Students must have access and use of a scanner

 
Accessibility
Shadow Health’s Digital Clinical Experiences require the use of a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse or touchpad. It is our goal to support alternative input modalities to improve accessibility for all users. However, if you are currently unable to use the DCE due to a visual or motor impairment, please contact the Shadow Health Learner Support team.
 

Tina Jones™ presents auditory and visual information representative of a human patient. To address auditory accessibility, when Tina Jones speaks, her speech is presented as both audio and text displayed at the bottom of the screen, except in instances where the textual representation would distinguish physical findings (e.g. textual descriptions of breathing sounds). If you require a transcription of these instances due to an auditory impairment, please contact the Shadow Health Learner Support team at support@shadowhealth.com.
The normal and abnormal sounds within the concept labs are medically accurate, and are produced at a frequency lower than what most laptop speakers are capable of delivering. To hear these sounds, we strongly recommend that you use a pair of external speakers or headphones to hear the bass frequencies.
 
Unsupported Platforms
The following devices and operating systems are not supported on the Shadow Health platform:
iOS devices (iPhones and iPads)
Android devices (phones and tablets)
Chromebooks
Linux/GNU based operating systems                       

 

• BIOL-2101 Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory
• BIOL-2101 Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I
• BIOL-2301 Anatomy & Physiology I

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)

Upon completion of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program graduates will be able to:

PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills – Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials.

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.

Week 1: 01/18/2024 Orientation

·         Course Orientation

·         Shadow Health Orientation

·         Shadow Health DCE orientation 

·         Shadow Health Conversation lab

Week 2: 01/25/2024 Chapter 1,2,3,5,6

·         Introduction to Health Assessment – Chapter 1

·         Interviewing the Patient – Chapter 2

·         Taking Health History – Chapter 3

·         Assessment Techniques – Chapter 5

·         General Survey and Assessing Vitals – Chapter 6

·         Shadow Health – Communication and Documentation (Due week 2)

Week 3: 02/01/2024 Chapter 7-8

·         Assessing Pain – Chapter 7

·         Assessing Skin, Hair, & Nails – Chapter 8

·         Shadow Health – Skin, Hair and Nails Assignment

·         Shadow Health  - Health History

·         Lab worksheet

Week 4: 02/08/2024 Chapter 17

·         Assessing Neurological System – Chapter 17

·         Shadow Health – Neurological Assignment

·         Lab worksheet

Week 5: 02/15/2024 Chapter 9,10,11

·         Assessing Head, Face, Mouth and Neck – Chapter 9

·         Assessing the Ears – Chapter 10

·         Assessing the Eyes – Chapter 11

·         Shadow Health HEENT Assignment

·         Lab worksheet

Week 6: 02/22/2024

·         Exam 1 – Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 0900 (Covers weeks 1 – 5)

Week 7: 02/29/2024 Chapter 12

·         Lung and Respiratory System – Chapter 12

·         Shadow Health – Respiratory Assessment

·         Shadow Health – Respiratory Concept Lab

·         Lab worksheet

Week 8: 03/07/2024 Chapter 13, 15

·         Assessing Cardiovascular System – Chapter 13

·         Assessing Peripheral Vascular System and Regional Lymphatic System – Chapter 15

·         Shadow Health – Cardiovascular Assignment

·         Shadow Health – Cardiovascular Concept Lab

·         Lab worksheet

Week 9: 03/14/2024

·         Spring Break

Week 10: 03/21/2024 Chapter 14, 16

·         Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System – Chapter 14

·         Musculoskeletal System – Chapter 16

·         Shadow Health – Abdomen Assignment

·         Shadow Health – Abdomen Concept Lab

·         Shadow Health – Musculoskeletal Assignment

·         Lab worksheet

Week 11: 03/28/2024

·         Exam 2 – Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 0800 (Covers weeks 6-10)

Week 12: 04/04/2024 Chapter 18, 19, 20

·         Assessing the Female Breasts, Axillae, & Reproductive system – Chapter 18

·         Assessing the Male Breasts and Reproductive system – Chapter 19

·         Assessing the Anus and Rectum – Chapter 20

Week 13: 04/11/2024 Chapter 22, 24

·         Assessing the Child and Adolescent – Chapter 22

·         Assessing the Older Adult – Chapter 24

• Shadow Health - Focused Exam – Cough
• Shadow Health - Focused Exam – Chest Pain

·         Integrated Physical Assessment Practice

Week 14: 04/18/2024

·         Shadow Health – Comprehensive Assessment

·         Shadow Health - Discharge

·         Integrated Physical Assessment Checkoff

Week 15: 04/25/2024 Final Assessment

·         Integrated Physical Assessment Checkoffs

·         Submit Integrated Physical Assessment Documents 

·         Shadow Health – Comprehensive Assessment (began in week 12)

Week 16: 05/02/2024

·         Final Exam – May 2, 2024 at 0800 (Comprehensive Exam)

Exam 1—Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 0900

Exam II—Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 0800

Final Exam—Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 0800

Integrated Physical Assessment: The integrated physical assessment is the culminating assignment for the course and involves completion of a cephalocaudal physical assessment at the end of the course. The integrated physical assessment is a mandatory assignment and counts as 20% of your course grade. You will be evaluated based on the integrated physical assessment form criteria. You are expected to complete the assessment in 30 minutes.  Failure of this assignment results in failure of the entire course regardless of the grades for other assignments.  In the event the student misses their scheduled checkoff time without notifying the instructor, or fails to score at least 70% on the assessment, the student will be allowed one makeup attempt. 10 points will be deducted from the makeup grade.  You will sign up for a time to complete your assessment with your course faculty.  Faculty will complete the required documents and provide to you to submit the documents within the course in Week 15. 

Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, smart watches and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.

Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.

Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom.

No cell phones should be visible during class without faculty permission.

Students should not engage in ‘side-bar’ discussions during classroom, exam reviews, clinical, and lab.

Comments should be directed to the faculty in charge of the classroom, clinical, or lab time.

All students are expected to actively participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.

Students are expected to be open to new ideas and experiences and to step outside of their comfort zone.

A positive attitude is expected and comments should give supportive feedback.

The classroom, clinical, and lab environment is a judgment-free zone.

Students are responsible for their actions and are responsible for learning as much as possible from the experiences provided.

Students are encouraged to seek assistance from peers and faculty when needed to be successful.

Student support of each other in the learning environment is encouraged and expected.  Supportive relationships with each other will allow a more positive learning environment to enable all to work together as a team and develop professionally.

Homework assignments completed during classroom sessions will result in a grade of zero

Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time.

 Additional classroom policies include:

Students and faculty of Lamar State College-Port Arthur are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty have the opportunity to teach and students have the opportunity to benefit from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting classroom behavior. 

The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action, lose five (5) points on the next exam, and/or leave the classroom or labs:

Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics

Talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations;

Displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students; disruptive behaviors in the classroom, skills/simulation lab, computer lab, testing environment, or clinical setting;

Counseling for repetitive tardiness (tardiness is defined as arriving greater than 10 minutes to class).

The following expectations apply to all courses:

Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes on campus or virtually and return from breaks promptly.

Students are expected to come to didactic, lab, and clinical experiences prepared and present as sincere, adult learners. Pre-course assignments may be required for admission into class.

Phone calls and/or text messages should be returned only during scheduled breaks.

Cell phones must be on vibrate in the classroom and off and out of reach during testing and test reviews.  In the event of an emergency, family can contact students through the AH Secretary, Upward Mobility Program Coordinator, or Department Chair.

If students must leave the classroom during content presentations they must wait until the break to return to the classroom.

On-campus computers should only be used for classroom work.

All information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential and should not be shared with others outside of the classroom or lab environment

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.