UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDACOLLEGE OF NURSINGCOURSE SYLLABUSSPRING/ 2015COURSE NUMBER NUR 3065CCOURSE TITLEComprehensive Health AssessmentCREDITS 03 (2.5 credits didactic; 0.5 credit laboratory)PLACEMENT BSN Program: RN to BSN TrackPREREQUISITEAdmission to RN-BSN TrackCOREQUISITE NoneFACULTYJane Gannon, DNP, CNM, CNLjmgannon@ufl.edu LRC, Jacksonville (904) 244-5166Office hours: Monday 1 pm-3 pm COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to examine comprehensive health assessment principles and techniques. Emphasis is on the principles of assessment of health status of individuals across the lifespan and therapeutic communication. Focus is on development and use of general and specialized assessment skills as a basis for clinical decision making.COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Assess health history, including environmental exposure, wellness/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and health promotion practices of individuals, and a focused family health history.Utilize therapeutic communication techniques in obtaining a comprehensive health history and physical examination. Identify cultural, developmental, and functional variations in the health status of individuals across the lifespan.Perform an integrated comprehensive physical examination using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques.Document health assessment data in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines. COURSE SCHEDULEE-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to helpdesk@ufl.edu.It is important that you regularly and frequently check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of ICAL OUTLINEProblem solving process in nursing practiceCritical thinking and decision making Assessment OverviewHealth historyFunctional Health Pattern assessmentDevelopmental assessmentMental status assessmentPhysical examinationTechniquesSystem reviewCommunication of health assessment data Collaboration with inter-professional healthcare team DocumentationTEACHING METHODS Online modules, online lectures, case studies, audiovisual materialsLEARNING ACTIVITIES:Readings, written assignments, discussions, virtual patient assessment, online videos, and simulated laboratory experiences.EVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATIONOnline quizzes20%Virtual patient assignments25%Discussions10%Written assignments15%Final assessment30%100%Feedback on all graded assignments routinely is given within 10 working days of the due date.MAKE UP POLICYMake-up assignments are given only for exceptional circumstances. Any request for an extension should be made at least >24 hours before the due date and time. GRADING SCALEA95-100(4.0)C74-79* (2.0)A-93-94 (3.67)C-72-73 (1.67)B+91- 92(3.33)D+70-71 (1.33)B84-90(3.0)D64-69 (1.0)B-82-83(2.67)D-62-63 (0.67)C+80-81(2.33)E61 or below (0.0) * 74 is the minimal passing gradeFor more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to University’s grading policies: REQUIRED TEXTSJarvis, C. (2012). Physical examination and health assessment (6th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier. RECOMMENDED TEXTSJarvis, C. (2012). Pocket companion for physical examination and health assessment (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier. Students are required to purchase access to the Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience at the following website. The cost is $89. The site’s virtual patient, “Tina” is used in learning activities throughout the course. Student Registration Pin Number is: January2015-7679-6835-8284-7205WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULEDATETOPIC/EVALUATIONLEARNING ACTIVITIESSee course website for links and further description of assignmentsMODULE 1: THE PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESSWeek 11/6-1/11*Course IntroductionProblem Solving Process/Quiz 1Discussion post on Voicethread (Introduce self) Shadowhealth Digital Clinical Experience OrientationCulturally competent nursing care online module (Submit certificate of completion by end of week 4)* Jarvis, Chap 1, 2 Voicethreads: “Welcome to the Course!”“Lecture 1: The Problem solving process” *Unless otherwise noted, all assignments and evaluation components are due Sundays at 11:59 pm before the next content area starts.MODULE 2: HISTORY TAKING STRATEGIESWeek 21/12-1/18History Taking StrategiesQuiz 2Discussion post on Voicethread (10 min) Tina Jones Health History and post exam activities Heritage assessment p. 18 of textbookJarvis, Chap 3, 4 Voicethread: “The Histories” MODULE 3: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, TECHNIQUES AND SKILLSWeek 31/20-1/25Special AssessmentsQuiz 3Discussion post on Voicethread Jarvis, Chap 7Voicethread: “Collecting Sensitive Patient Information” Required websites Week 41/26-2/1Techniques and SkillsQuiz 4Shadowhealth “Tina Jones Skills” and related activities3 page paper after viewing Lewis Blackman Story Critique a recorded simulated IPV assessment on VoicethreadGeneral Health Survey (Chap 9) on a colleague, pt or friend Jarvis, Chap 9Week 52/2-2/8Skin, Hair and NailsQuiz 5Shadowhealth Tina Jones Skin, Hair and Nails Assignment and Post-Exam ActivitiesSelf-exam of skin using Body Map Tool (link on course website)Discussion post on VoicethreadJarvis, Chap 12, Jarvis student resourcesanimations, exam videos, caseshealth promotion guideAssigned websitesDATETOPIC/EVALUATIONLEARNING ACTIVITIESMODULE 4: NURSING ASSESSMENTWeek 52/2-2/8Skin, Hair and NailsQuiz 5Shadowhealth Tina Jones Skin, Hair and Nails Assignment and Post-Exam ActivitiesSelf-exam of skin using Body Map Tool (link on course website)Discusson post on VoicethreadJarvis, Chap 12, Jarvis student resourcesanimations, exam videos, caseshealth promotion guideAssigned websitesWeek 62/9-2/15HEENTQuiz 6HEENT Assignment and post exam activities (Tina Jones)Construct an SBAR based verbal report for Tina Jones data and report findings verbally using the recording tool in Canvas MailJarvis, Chap 13-16Jarvis student resourcesanimations, exam videos, caseshealth promotion guideWeek 7 2/16-22PulmonaryQuiz 7ShadowhealthRespiratory Assignment and post exam activities (Tina Jones)Focused Exam (Cough)Construct an SBAR based verbal report for the Focused Exam (Cough) data and report findings verbally using the recording tool in Canvas MailJarvis Chap 18 Jarvis student resourcesLung sounds, animations, exam videos, caseshealth promotion guideWeek 82/23-2/27Breasts and LymphQuiz 8Debate the utility of BSE in cancer prevention by posting on the lecture voicethreadComplete the posted online case study, D.F.Jarvis Chap 17, 20 (p. 502-506)Jarvis student resourcesexam video, clinical reference, animations, caseshealth promotion guide chap 17Week 93/2-3/8SPRING BREAKWeek 103/9-3/15CardiovascularQuiz 9Shadowhealth Cardiovascular Concept LabCardiovascular Assignment & Post-Exam Activities (Tina Jones)Construct an SBAR based verbal report- submit via Canvas recordingJarvis Chap 19, 20Jarvis student resourcescardiovascular sounds and animations, exam video, caseshealth promotion guide chap 19,20DATETOPIC/EVALUATIONLEARNING ACTIVITIESWeek 113/16-3/22AbdomenQuiz 10ShadowhealthAbdominal Concept LabAbdominal Assignment & Post-Exam Activities (Tina Jones)Jarvis Chap 21Jarvis student resourcesabdomen sounds and animations, exam videocase study review health promotion guide Week 123/23-29Genitourinary/ReproductiveQuiz 11Debate the utility of TSE in cancer prevention by posting on the VoicethreadComplete case study J.D.Jarvis Chap 24, 25,26Jarvis student resourcesanimations, exam videoscase Study review health promotion guides chap 24, 25, 26Voicethread “Teaching TSE: Does it Work?”Week 133/30-4/5MusculoskeletalQuiz 12 Shadowhealth: Musculoskeletal Assignment & Post-Exam Activities (Tina Jones)Construct an SBAR based verbal report for Tina Jones data and report findings verbally using the recording tool in Canvas MailJarvis Chap 22Jarvis student resourcesanimations, exam videos health promotion guide Week 144/6-4/12Neuro Quiz 13 Shadowhealth- Neurological Assignment & Post-Exam Activities (Tina Jones)Jarvis Chap 5,9,23Jarvis student resourcesHealth Promotion Guide Chapter 23Quick Assessment for Common Conditions (Alzheimer’s) Chapter 9Exam Video Chapter 23Case study review Chapter 23Week 154/13-4/19Mental StatusComplete Quiz 14 which is based on the assigned readingsShadowhealth- Neurological Assignment & Post-Exam Activities (Tina Jones)Post on the Voicethread “When is a Headache Not Just a Headache?Jarvis Chap 5Jarvis student resourcesHealth Promotion Guide Chapter 5Case study review Chapter 5Voicethread “When is a Headache Not Just a Headache?MODULE 5: INTEGRATIONWeek 164/20-26IntegrationQuiz 15Discharge Assignment (Tina Jones)Post on the VoicethreadJarvis Chap 27Voicethread: “Putting it all Together”DATETOPIC/EVALUATIONLEARNING ACTIVITIESWeek 174/27Comprehensive Assessment Tina Jones (Available ONLY between 8 am and noon.University and College of Nursing Policies: Please see the College of Nursing website for a full explanation of each of the following policies - HonestyUF Grading PolicyAccommodations due to DisabilityReligious HolidaysCounseling and Mental Health ServicesStudent HandbookFaculty EvaluationsStudent Use of Social MediaApproved:Academic Affairs Committee: 9/14General Faculty: 9/14UF Curriculum Committee: 10/14 ................
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