Davis Advantage Brochure 2024-2025

2024–2025

DAVIS ADVANTAGE Across the RN & LPN/LVN Curricula

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DAVIS ADVANTAGE A consistent approach across the RN and LPN/LVN curricula.

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TOP BENEFITS of using Davis Advantage

Engaging students. Empowering educators. Using a unique, proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess-Simulate continuum, Davis Advantage is a complete, integrated solution that combines the power of student-friendly textbooks with personalized learning modules, clinical judgment cases, quizzing assignments, and simulations that engage students, help them make the connections to key topics, and prepare for Next Gen NCLEX® success. Dynamic, interactive content, integrated with insightful analytics, equips your students with the tools they need to master course content and become practice-ready nurses. Davis Advantage addresses your teaching challenges; allows you to create a course that aligns with your unique classroom needs; and gives you the tools to monitor your students’ performance, whether you are teaching in-person or online.

Creates a clear and consistent path to learning across the curriculum.

Prepares students for real-world practice and the Next Gen NCLEX ® .

Engages students and creates active classrooms.

Makes teaching easier with time-saving resources and personalized support.

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Delivers actionable analytics and insights into performance.

Innovative, student-friendly texts develop the critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills essential for safe and effective patient care. Visually engaging designs with a wealth of pedagogical features make complex concepts easier to understand and master. Delivering must-know content to today’s learners

Our approach to undergraduate education 1. Build clinical judgment skills throughout a student’s education 2. Deliver a consistent learning experience across the curriculum 3. Provide ongoing and personalized support for students and instructors

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LPN/LVN Full Curriculum

¡ Fundamentals ¡ Medical-Surgical ¡ Pharmacology ¡ Maternity & Pediatrics ¡ Psychiatric Mental Health ¡ Leadership & Management ¡ Older Adults ¡ Life Span

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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DID YOU KNOW? 93% of students said Davis Advantage helped them retain information.

Engaging today’s student beyond the book Personalized Learning assignments meet each student’s individual needs, reflecting their learning styles and areas of strength and weakness.

HHHHH “Davis Advantage is easy to access, with pertinent information. Having students prep before class is essential to learning. Students want to know what is necessary to know. A clear, consistent format is helpful for them.” —Suzanne Carlson, RN, MSN, Instructor, Southwestern Community College

#1 Assignments

The first screen students see when they log in lists the assignments created by their instructor.

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Chapter 30 Coordinating Care for Patients With Cardiac Disorders

Unit VI Promoting Health in Patients with Circulatory or Perfusion Disorders

A variation of unstable angina is variant , or Prinzmetal’s, angina . The blockage of blood flow in this disorder is caused by coronary artery spasm rather than plaque formation, but commonly atherosclerotic changes are present. It typically occurs at rest and in clusters. Interestingly, it normally occurs at night between midnight and 8 a.m.

develops when there is an imbalance between supply and demand of oxygen-rich blood to the heart tissue resulting in insufficient oxygen to meet the demands of the myocardial tissue . Infarction, or cell death, occurs when that imbalance is severe or prolonged, which causes irreversible damage. The primary patient complaint is chest pain, also called angina . Angina is classified into two categories, stable and unstable angina. Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that is associ- ated with physical activity. It is typically linked to fixed plaque formations. Symptoms of stable angina are often alleviated with rest and/or medications. Nitrates such as nitroglycerin that dilate the coronary arteries, improving oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart, are typically prescribed for angina. Unstable angina refers to chest pain that can occur at rest. Of the two types of angina, unstable angina is the most con- cerning. It is identified as the initial phase of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), defined as a disorder caused by an acute decrease in blood flow through the coronaries to the myocar- dial tissue, and can be a precursor to MI. It should be treated as an emergency. Unstable angina is usually prolonged and may not be relieved with medication. In addition to nitroglyc- erin, these patients may z medications such as morphine. Supplemental oxygen is typically necessary.

FIGURE 30.1 Layers of the arterial wall.

Management Medical Management

Tunica adventitia

Tunica media

Tunica intima

As stated previously, the formation of plaque within the blood vessels is a silent process. Often CAD is suspected only when the individual presents with clinical symptoms. The diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings. Laboratory Tests Laboratory tests diagnostic for CAD are summarized in Table 30.2. Many of the blood tests performed assess for the presence of risk factors for CAD development, such as lipid profiles, inflammation, and coagulation studies. Lipid profiles evaluate total cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as the ratio of LDL to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) to determine if hyperlipidemia is present. Specific cardiac enzymes are used to rule out MI.

Smooth muscle

Endothelium

Basement membrane

Internal elastic membrane

External elastic membrane

part of the vessel, forming plaque. The plaque deposits in- crease in size over time causing narrowing of the coronary arteries, which impedes oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart (Figure 30.2). The next and most dangerous step in the development of atherosclerosis is potential plaque rupture. When that oc- curs, platelets aggregate on the ruptured plaque surface. The coagulation cascade is initiated, and thrombus formation is

stimulated. This further decreases or obstructs blood flow altogether leading to unstable angina, myocardial infarction (MI), or sudden cardiac death. Clinical Manifestations The clinical manifestations of CAD are virtually silent until the artery is approximately 40% blocked by plaque. Ischemia

Table 30.2 Laboratory Tests Diagnostic for Coronary Artery Disease

Laboratory Tests

Rationale

Electrolyte imbalances along with increases in renal or hepatic laboratory values may indicate damage caused by poor perfusion or may indicate the presence of risk factors for heart disease. Laboratory values included in the comprehensive metabolic profile include: l Glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride Laboratory values helpful in assessing renal function in addition to electrolytes, sodium, and potassium include: l BUN, creatinine, total protein Laboratory values helpful in assessing hepatic function include: l ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin, total protein, and albumin

l Comprehensive metabolic panel to establish a baseline, assess electrolyte balance, and assess renal and hepatic functions

l Glucose (80–100 mg/dL) l Calcium (8.5–10.9 mg/dL) l Albumin (3.9–5.0 g/dL)

l Total protein (6.3–7.9 g/dL) l Sodium (135–145 mEq/L) l Potassium (3.5–5.0 mEq/L) l Carbon dioxide (20–29 mmol/L) l Chloride (96–106 mmol/L) l Blood/urea/nitrogen (BUN) (7–22 mg/dL) l Creatinine (0.5–1.3 mg/dL) l Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (44–147 IU/L) l Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (8–37 IU/L) l Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (10–34 IU/L) l Bilirubin (0.2–1.9 mg/dL) l Inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein l Less than 1.0 mg/L = low risk for CVD l 1.0–2.9 mg/L = intermediate risk for CVD l Greater than 3.0 mg/L = high risk for CVD

FIGURE 30.2 A comparison of a normal artery with an artery narrowed by athero- sclerotic plaque deposits on the wall.

Artery cross section

Normal artery

Endothelium

Normal blood flow

Artery wall

Narrowing artery

Atherosclerotic plaque

Assess for the presence of inflammation and/or derangements in clotting, which are both implicated in the development of atherosclerosis

Damaged endothelium

Abnormal blood flow Atherosclerotic plaque

Narrowed artery

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Assignments in Davis Advantage are mapped to a specific chapter in the book. Students can read from their printed texts or click the eBook button to be taken directly to that chapter in their free, integrated eBooks.

#2 Pre-Assessments

Each Personalized Learning assignment begins with a Pre-Assessment that gauges the student’s comprehension and retention of the content within that topic.

Pre-Assessment Questions feature single answer, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply formats.

Pre-Assessment Results quickly identify strengths and weaknesses using a thumbs up, thumbs down approach. Thumbs up indicates competency, while thumbs down signals an area of weakness that requires further study.

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#3 Interactive Learning Topic by topic, students work through their Personalized Learning assignments by watching animated mini-lecture videos and completing dynamic activities that reinforce key concepts and allow them to apply their knowledge.

Animated mini-lecture videos connect with all learning styles to make must-know concepts more relatable, memorable, and easier to understand.

Interactive learning activities check students’ understanding and expand their knowledge.

Comprehensive rationales help students understand why their responses are correct or incorrect.

#4 Post-Assessments

After students have watched the video and completed the activity, a Post-Assessment evaluates how well they understood the content.

#5 Real-Time Results

Post-Assessment Results provide students with immediate feedback.

Each student’s results feed into their Personalized Learning Plan, documenting their progress through each topic and highlighting areas for additional study. Once they complete an assignment successfully, students can return to review any topic for additional practice or exam prep.

The Student Dashboard provides an at-a-glance look into performance, time spent, and participation for all assignment types.

Personalized Learning Plans let students track their progress through each step of the learning process, making it easy for them to identify areas for additional study.

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DID YOU KNOW? 91% of instructors said Davis Advantage helped them introduce and teach clinical judgment.

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Developing clinical judgment skills with Next Gen NCLEX ® cases Clinical Judgment assignments elevate students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning to the next level, helping them to build the skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX ® with confidence.

H H H H H “The Clinical Judgment activities have created an excellent opportunity to engage students in clinical reasoning and clinical judgment as well as introduce NGN question styles and formats early in the nursing program.” —Jennifer T., Instructor, Maryville University

Real-world case studies mirror the complex clinical challenges students will encounter in a variety of healthcare settings, requiring them to make informed decisions to achieve the best patient outcomes.

#1 Complex Patient Cases

Each case study presents all the information students need to assess the situation and the client data; synthesize their knowledge and experience; prioritize and take action; and evaluate outcomes.

The Patient Chart displays tabs for History and Physical Assessment, Nurses’ Notes, Vital Signs, and Laboratory Results. As the case progresses, the chart expands and populates with additional data.

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#2 Next Gen NCLEX ® Experience NGN-format questions that align with the cognitive areas of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model require careful analysis, synthesis of the data, and multi-step thinking.

Extended drag-and-drop questions use two approaches. The first requires students to identify the correct selections and then place them in order by priority.

Grid/Matrix questions require students to make a series of decisions across multiple rows. The questions may be single select (with one correct option in each row) or multiple select (with more than one correct option in each row).

The second is similar to standard drag-and-drop, but includes more options to select from.

H H H H H “My students are better prepared for clinical rotations because of the positive learning environment in Davis Advantage.” —Katherine Cart, Instructor, Blinn College

Extended multiple response questions are like the current NCLEX’s “Select-All-that-Apply,” but are more complex, featuring up to ten answer choices/distractors.

Cloze questions walk students through a two-part statement and ask them to select the missing related elements from drop-down lists to complete the statement.

Enhanced hot spot questions require students to review chart details (such as the Nurse’s Notes or Laboratory Results) and highlight relevant, concerning, or supporting data.

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Students are guided through an analysis of their responses that includes detailed rationales. The feedback encourages them to consider what data is important and how to prioritize the information, while reinforcing thought patterns that result in safe and effective nursing care.

#3 Detailed Feedback

Immediate feedback identifies the cognitive skills practiced according to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and includes page references to the text for further remediation. Test-taking tips offer strategies for how to consider the structure of each question type when answering.

You answered 2 out of 6 questions correctly.

Question 1 of 6

Personalized Learning Plans give students an at-a-glance view of their competency on Clinical Judgment cases, as well as the option to review completed assignments.

DID YOU KNOW? 94% of students using Davis Advantage said it improved their scores.

ASSESS

Improving scores and building confidence with NCLEX ® -style questions Quizzing assignments provide the additional practice students need to master must-know content and improve their scores on classroom exams, while building Next Gen NCLEX ® confidence.

H H H H H “I assign weekly quizzes to help my students better understand the material they are learning. As the weeks in the semester pass, I am seeing a steady improvement in the grades my students are achieving on these quizzes.” —Lenore Cortez, Instructor, Angelo State University

#1 Practice. Practice. Practice. NCLEX®-style questions provide another way to assess how well students understand the course material.

High-quality, NCLEX-style questions challenge students to think critically and test their knowledge.

Immediate feedback with comprehensive rationales provide students with on-the-spot remediation that explains why their responses are correct or incorrect. Page-specific references direct them to relevant content in their text, while Test-Taking Tips improve exam skills.

#2 Next Gen NCLEX ® Experience Bowtie and trend questions prepare students for the individual, stand-alone item types on the NGN.

Trend questions address multiple steps of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model by asking students to review patient information over time to identify trends in the data.

Bowtie questions address all six steps of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model . They provide 5 spaces for drag-and-drop answers to form the shape of a ‘bowtie’. To answer the question, students must drag-and-drop responses into the blank answer targets.

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#3 Track Success

Students’ Personalized Learning Plans monitor their performance across Quizzing assignments and practice quizzes to highlight areas of strength and weakness.

Personalized Learning Plans provide students with a snapshot of their progress on their Quizzing assignments, tracking their successes and identifying areas where they need to focus their studies.

Students can easily create their own practice quizzes to focus on the topic areas where they are struggling or to use as a study tool to prepare for an upcoming exam.

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DID YOU KNOW? 99% of RN Instructors said student understanding of content increases through clinical experience and practice.

SIMULATE

COMING in 2025! Immersing students in realistic clinical scenarios * Sims assignments challenge students to make clinical decisions based on simulation videos that mimic real-life patient situations, enabling them to earn clinical hours while practicing clinical judgment in a safe space.

H H H H H “Nursing students and today’s learners respond positively to virtual and online learning. Virtual simulations are especially helpful for students who struggle with clinical decision-making and learning.” —Karin Sherill, RN, MSN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, Nursing Education Consultant

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Simulations prompt students to make safe and effective clinical decisions and know the proper techniques for any interventions.

Outcomes differ based on responses, so students can refine their clinical decision-making, build clinical judgment, and improve practice-readiness.

Realistic videos provide verbal and nonverbal cues about the patient and the situation, allowing students to recognize cues, analyze cues, and prioritize hypotheses. The immersive scenarios also help students understand the importance of therapeutic communication and proper skill technique.

EHRs evolve based on the choices students make as they progress through the simulation.

Each question is a decision point . The questions require students to have a strong foundational understanding, assess the individual patient’s needs and specifics, and exercise careful clinical judgment. Each question is mapped to the cognitive skills in the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.

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INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE

Supporting educators with tools to ensure success. Whether you are teaching in-person or virtually, Davis Advantage makes teaching personal, responding to the unique challenges you face and the needs of your students. Actionable analytics enable you to track your students’ progress, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide content-focused remediation in real time while promoting an active and engaging learning environment.

#1 Customize Your Class Ultimate control is in your hands. Create the class that meets your unique needs, reflects the content you teach, and aligns with your goals.

Teaching Conceptually? Choose from two organizational models— Traditional or Concept-based —depending on how your program teaches the content. Students will only see the view you have selected. 99%

of instructors would recommend Davis Advantage to a colleague.

Select the topics that you’d like your students to work through. You can also “turn off” any topics you won’t be teaching and drag-and-drop topics so they appear in the exact order you plan to teach them.

Increased flexibility lets you build the learning experience that works for your course.

Clinical Judgment and Pre-set Quizzing assignments can be added with one click to save you time.

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Actionable analytics show exactly how your students are doing so you can evaluate their participation, progress, and areas of weakness before they come to class...enabling you to focus on the topics that require remediation in class. #2 Drive Your Teaching with Actionable Analytics

Use your Dashboard to track your class’s overall performance at a glance. View average participation , time spent , and strengths and weaknesses . You can also quickly access individual assignments and your teaching plans.

Monitor mastery of content at both the individual and classroom level. View your class’s performance at a glance, or drill down to see individual student progress .

Track participation and performance on each Personalized Learning , Clinical Judgment , Quizzing , and Sims (Coming Soon!) assignment .

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Engage students for higher level learning. Use Personalized Teaching Plans to save time and achieve an active learning environment that focuses on improving their areas of weakness. #3 Create an Active Learning Environment

Personalized Teaching Plans for each topic provide everything you need to save time and ensure student success, including turnkey learning activities, discussion topics, small group work, and case studies.

Teaching Online? Online Application tips provide strategies for applying activities in a virtual learning environment.

H H H H H “The Personalized Teaching Plans is probably the feature I LOVE the best. I think that it is very responsive to the needs of the students! This actually helps me as a nursing instructor to use active learning techniques to engage the students!”

More Teaching Tools Online Instructor-Ready Resources ¡ eBooks ¡ Test Banks with NGN Questions ! ¡ PowerPoints ¡ Implementation Guides

—Deborah R., Troy University

ADOPTION SERVICES YOUR PARTNER IN SUCCESS! FREE , ONLINE CONSULTATIONS are available for instructors using our products. You will have access to a dedicated Digital Implementation Consultant who can suggest the best ways to use our products in your course and share best practices and strategies for success.

“I love the Davis Advantage platform. It is reliable and the customer support for faculty and students is outstanding in their response to both.”

—Diana Boling, Instructor, Xavier University

Direct access to a specialist to answer any questions Personalized onboarding to help set up your course Resource library with support materials to make implementation easy Collaboration on curriculum strategies to ensure the best outcomes

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Davis Advantage Curriculum Analytics Monitor performance and get the valuable insights you need at an institutional level

Curriculum Analytics offers Deans, Directors, and Educators insights into meaningful aggregate and cross-course data. Visual and easy to interpret, these analytics allow programs to: § Streamline outcomes

§ Identify patterns and trends § Improve decision-making § Classify students § Track performance

Curriculum at a Glance delivers class averages for each of the products a program is using. The first level of the dashboard provides a high-level overview with aggregate data, but it’s easy to access a specific product’s class data.

For each course area, Classes at a Glance compares active vs. all class data to help identify trends over time, make decisions for the future, and facilitate interventions based on performance data.

Student Summary provides an in-depth view of an individual student’s performance across all products and classes they are enrolled in. View overall average performance in each of the assignment types, or drill down to Individual Class Data to see the student’s average performance in each course area.

View Individual Class Data to see the average performance in each of the assignment types, as well as to compare the number of assignments an instructor has made.

A red performance warning icon is added next to any class where a student is performing below the class average and might be at-risk, allowing instructors to give the student additional attention.

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Improve Student Outcomes & Practice Readiness. “With Davis Advantage, students are coming to class prepared which increases engagement, discussion, and application of the material.”

—Heidi Johnston, RN, MSN, DNP, Associate Professor of Nursing Linfield University School of Nursing

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