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N3320 Syllabus

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NURS 3320: Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Spring 2021 Lead Instructor: Laura Hixon, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC Office Number: Pickard Hall 642 Office Telephone Number: 817-272-1793 Email: [email protected] Faculty Profile: https://mentis.uta.edu/explore/profile/laura-hixon Office Hours: by appointment. Please note that faculty will be working remotely when possible and will not be available for walk-in meetings in Pickard Hall. Please contact faculty via email to arrange a meeting via TEAMs or conference call.

NOTE: Please use the Outlook or Canvas e-mail for normal correspondence with Lead Teacher. Please add the course number in the subject of your email to make it easier for me to recognize course related messages. Course Information Section Information: N3320 Holistic Health Assessment- Section 001 and 002 Time and place of Class Meetings: Online via TEAMS d6fpy1v Class activities will be conducted online in TEAMs on Mondays from _0800-1050(section 001) and 13001550(section 002). Exams will be administered online using video-proctoring software.

CANVAS CONFERENCES: Lectures will be posted in Canvas. MICROSOFT TEAMS: Live lectures will take place in Microsoft Teams. You may join via browser, but it is recommended to download Teams and join with the program. To join a Teams meeting, view these Join a Meeting Instructions. Other tutorials you may find helpful:     

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Description of Course Content: Theory and practice of holistic health assessment of individuals and families across the life span with emphasis on normal findings. Prerequisite: NURS 3333 (or concurrent enrollment). Student Learning Outcomes: Refer to Canvas for more detailed Theory Objectives and Weekly Lab Objectives. Learning Outcomes Assignments/Activities for Evaluation 1. Utilize basic principles, techniques and 1. Exams 2. DCE- Shadow Health evidence-based tools for physical assessment. 3. Patient case scenarios 2. Recognize and document variations from 1. Exams

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normal assessment findings to selected pathophysiological processes. 3. Integrate social, psychological, cultural, spiritual and genetic factors into assessment across the lifespan. 4. Perform a holistic health assessment, including a detailed health history, comprehensive physical assessment, as well as nutritional, physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual dimensions. 5. Interpret and analyze normal and abnormal assessment findings for individuals across the lifespan. 6. Analyze subjective and objective data to formulate nursing diagnoses. 7. Use effective communication techniques to perform a holistic health assessment on individuals across the lifespan. 8. Recognize safety concerns and utilize evidencebased knowledge in their practice.

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2. Focused Assessment and simulation 1. Cultural and Spiritual Self-Assessment 2. Assessment of Health Belief & Practices 1. Patient case scenarios

1. 2. 3. 1.

Classroom Exams Symptom Analyses Focused Assessment and simulation Patient case scenarios

1. Interview for Health History 2. Patient case scenarios 1. Patient case scenarios

Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Req: CoursePoint for Weber and Kelley, Health Assessment in Nursing. Includes Digital Textbook. Wolters Kluwer Req: Shadow Health Shadow Health. (2017). Digital Clinical Experience (Version 5.0) [Software]. (ISBN: 9780989788816) Available from http://www.shadowhealth.com Descriptions of major assignments and examinations: There will be 4 exams this semester that are based on the chapters in the provided exam blueprints. The other major assignment requirement is the symptom analysis. This assignment is required to be completed with a 70% or higher in order to pass this course. The student will provide an analysis of a patient’s symptom provided in a patient case scenario. This analysis will be completed on a form and rubric that will be provided for this assignment in the Symptom Analysis Module.

Technology Requirements: Please include information about the online teaching tools you will use including Canvas, Teams, Respondus Lockdown or other proctoring tools, etc. Students can access tutorials on these tools by clicking on the “Get Started” Box on their Canvas Homepage. Also let students know if they will need a webcam or other equipment to succeed in your course. Chromebooks are not compatible with Respondus Lockdown browser.

Grading Information Grading: Students are expected to keep track of their performance throughout the semester and seek guidance from available sources (including the instructor) if their performance drops below satisfactory levels; see “Student Support Services,” below.

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Course Requirements and Grading Exam 1 Exam 2 (may be cumulative) Exam 3 (may be cumulative Final Exam (cumulative) Participation Grade: Prep U Adaptive Quizzes Shadow Health Assignments: 1. Symptom Analysis (2%) (MUST ACHIEVE 70%, ON 2 ATTEMPTS). 2. Cultural Assignments: A. Self-Assessment (FICA) (3%) 3. Case scenarios-focused assessments (8%)

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17% 19% 19% 20% 4% 8% 13%

100%

Minimum Passing Criteria: In order to successfully complete an undergraduate nursing course at UTA, the following minimum criteria must be met:  70% weighted average on major proctored exams  70% weighted average on Symptom Analysis The following exams are included in the 70% weighted average for major proctored exams: Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3, and Final Exam The following assignments are included in the 70% weighted average for major written assignments: Symptom Analysis. In determining the final course grade, the weighted average on major proctored exams and/or major written assignments as outlined above will be checked first. If a student achieves a 70.00% with no rounding of the average on these course components, the additional graded items will count toward the final course grade. If the student does not achieve a 70.00% with no rounding of the average on the components listed, the grade stands as a D or F as determined by the numerical value from the weighted average on the major proctored exams and/or major written assignments listed above. Rounding of Grades In undergraduate nursing courses, all grade calculations will be carried out to two decimal places (i.e. 85.679 = 85.68) and there will be no rounding of final grades. Exam Policy: Exam scheduling and administration procedures are standardized among all pre-nursing and upper-division courses in the pre-licensure nursing program. The full policy, located in the CONHI Policy and Handbook Library, includes details related to exam development, exam scheduling and accommodations, exam administration, testing environment, and post-exam procedures. 1. Excused Absences: legal obligation, military obligations, pre-approved university-sponsored events, emergency situations, religious holy days, death of family member, or illness

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Requirements: To be considered for a re-scheduled exam, the student must notify faculty prior to exam start date and time; documentation of incident is required and must be provided within 48 hours following exam due date and time.  In the event of an emergent situation the student must notify faculty as soon as they are able. The student will be required to provide documentation within 48 hours of the faculty notification.  Absence-related documentation for illness requires proof of a visit to a healthcare provider and must be verifiable documentation with a return to work/school date. There are no exceptions to this rule.  There will be no point deductions for an excused exam absence. The make-up exam may include an alternative question and/or test format. 2. Unexcused Absences: oversleeping, exam date oversight, computer / technical issues, or other reasons not listed under excused absences  Requirements: To be considered for a re-scheduled exam, the student must notify faculty with their request within 48 hours of the exam due date and time. The exam must be scheduled within 7 days of the original exam due date and time. o The make-up exam may include alternative questions and/or test format and will have a point penalty of 20 points. o A student may only have one unexcused absence per course. Subsequent unexcused absences will result in a ‘0’ on the exam. o Students will not be allowed to take exam in another section without penalty due to an unexcused absence. 3. Exam Tardy: a. Online Proctored Exams (if applicable): The Learning Management System will autosubmit an exam at the due date and time of the exam. For example, if an exam is due at 10 p.m and the student begins the exam at 9:47 p.m., the student will have only 13 minutes to complete their exam. If the student has not completed all questions at that time, the exam will be scored based on what has been completed and students will not be allowed to complete questions left unanswered. 4. Students will only be allowed one 20 point penalty per course, whether it is the result of an unexcused absence or a late submission. 5. Students who test using an online video-monitored proctoring service are expected to adhere to technology and exam security requirements outlined in the Video Proctored Exam Procedure. The following activities will result in percentage-point penalties: a. Failure to properly perform environmental scan and/or identity verification b. Prohibited behaviors during testing c. Presence of prohibited items in the testing environment d. Failure to adhere to post-exam procedures 6. Students will receive a 5-percentage point (5%) penalty on an exam for the first offense of any above listed behaviors. Repeated offenses will warrant a 10-percentage point (10%) penalty on an exam. The full Video Proctored Exam Procedure can be found in the Undergraduate Pre-licensure Nursing Program Testing Policy: https://www.uta.edu/conhi/_doc/unurs/UNURS-PRELIC-TestingPolicy.pdf 

Late Assignment Submission: Late written lab assignments (Symptom Analysis and Cultural Assessment will incure a 10 point penalty per day up to 2 days. After this, it will be a zero. Shadow

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Health and PrepU assignments are not accepted late and a zero will be posted after the due date and time. Grade Grievances: Any appeal of a grade in this course must follow the procedures as published in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Undergraduate Student Handbook (https://www.uta.edu/conhi/students/policy/index.php). In an attempt to resolve a complaint, the student must first make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the individual with whom the grievance originated. Faculty of the course has the primary responsibility for assigning grades. Appeals of the official grade assigned to a student for a course will not, therefore, be considered at levels above the faculty unless a student offers evidence of:  Differential treatment – examples might be providing benefits such as extra time for assignments to some but not all students in the class; excluding some students from attendance or other course requirements, OR  Procedural irregularities – examples might be adding a new requirement that was not listed in the class syllabus; using criteria for grades not made available to the student ahead of time. More information about the university’s grade grievance policies can be found in the Undergraduate Grading Policies section of the catalog (https://catalog.uta.edu/academicregulations/grades/#undergraduatetext ). Information regarding grievances for matters other than grades is available in the Student Rights section of the catalog (https://catalog.uta.edu/academicregulations/security/ ).

Institution Information UTA students are encouraged to review the below institutional policies and informational sections and reach out to the specific office with any questions. To view this institutional information, please visit the Institutional Information page (http://www.uta.edu/provost/administrative-forms/coursesyllabus/index.php) which includes the following policies among others:  Drop Policy  Disability Accommodations  Title IX Policy  Academic Integrity  Student Feedback Survey  Final Exam Schedule ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC POLICIES Mandatory Face Covering Policy All students and instructional staff are required to wear facial coverings while they are on campus, inside buildings and classrooms. Students that fail to comply with the facial covering requirement will be asked to leave the class session. If students need masks, they may obtain them at the Central Library, the E.H. Hereford University Center’s front desk or in their department. Students who refuse to wear a facial covering in class will be asked to leave the session by the instructor, and, if the student refuses to leave, they may be reported to UTA’s Office of Student Conduct.

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Attendance: At the University of Texas at Arlington, taking attendance is not required but attendance is a critical indicator in student success. Each faculty member is free to develop his or her own methods of evaluating students’ academic performance, which includes establishing course-specific policies on attendance. However, while UT Arlington does not require instructors to take attendance in their courses, the U.S. Department of Education requires that the University have a mechanism in place to mark when Federal Student Aid recipients “begin attendance in a course.” UT Arlington instructors will report when students begin attendance in a course as part of the final grading process. Specifically, when assigning a student a grade of F, faculty report the last date a student attended their class based on evidence such as a test, participation in a class project or presentation, or an engagement online via Canvas. This date is reported to the Department of Education for federal financial aid recipients. As the instructor of this course, I may take attendance and have factored classroom participation into the course grade.

Counseling and Psychological Services, (CAPS): is also available to all students to help increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems and make positive changes in their lives. Students may contact CAPS at www.uta.edu/caps/ or by calling 817-272-3671. Non-Discrimination Policy: The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos.

Emergency Exit Procedures: Should we experience an emergency event that requires us to vacate the building, students should exit the room and move toward the nearest stairwell. When exiting the building during an emergency, one should never take an elevator but should use the stairwells. Faculty members and instructional staff will assist students in selecting the safest route for evacuation and will make arrangements to assist individuals with disabilities. Student Support Services: UT Arlington provides a variety of resources and programs designed to help students develop academic skills, deal with personal situations, and better understand concepts and information related to their courses. Resources include tutoring, major-based learning centers, developmental education, advising and mentoring, personal counseling, and federally funded programs. For individualized referrals, students may visit the reception desk at University College (Ransom Hall), call the Maverick Resource Hotline at 817-272-6107, send a message to [email protected], or view the information at http://www.uta.edu/studentsuccess/success-programs/programs/resource-hotline.php The IDEAS Center (2nd Floor of Central Library) offers FREE tutoring to all students with a focus on transfer students, sophomores, veterans and others undergoing a transition to UT Arlington. Students can drop in, or check the schedule of available peer tutors at www.uta.edu/IDEAS, or call (817) 272-6593. The English Writing Center (411LIBR): The Writing Center offers FREE tutoring in 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute face-to-face and online sessions to all UTA students on any phase of their UTA coursework. Register and make appointments online at https://uta.mywconline.com. Classroom visits, workshops, and specialized services for graduate students and faculty are also available. Please see www.uta.edu/owl for detailed information on all our programs and services.

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Librarian Contact Information: UTA Library: http://www.uta.edu/library/help/subject-librarians.php Nursing Librarians: [email protected] Gretchen Trkay [email protected] Peace Ossom Williamson [email protected] RaeAnna Jeffers [email protected] CONHI Student Handbook: The Undergraduate BSN Student Handbook can be found by going to the following link: https://www.uta.edu/conhi/students/policy/index.php UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT STAFF: Holly Woods, Program Coordinator, On-Campus BSN Program 643 Pickard Hall, (817) 272-7295 Email: [email protected] Suzanne Kyle, Testing Specialist, On-Campus BSN Program 645 Pickard Hall, (817) 272-0367 Email: [email protected] Emergency Phone Numbers: In case of an on-campus emergency, call the UT Arlington Police Department at 817-272-3003 (non-campus phone), 2-3003 (campus phone). You may also dial 911. Non-emergency number 817-272-3381 As the instructor for this course, I reserve the right to adjust this schedule in any way that serves the educational needs of the students enrolled in this course.

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