Daanis LaFontaine Shadow Health Assessment

Daanis LaFontaine, who is 18 years old, belongs to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, which is a community of Indigenous people known as the Ojibwe. These tribes have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their traditions and customs.

Dr. Misty Wilkie, a nurse educator, is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and hails from the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. She has a deep understanding of her community’s needs and challenges, having grown up in that environment.

Dr. Wilkie’s expertise extends to her role as a consultant for Shadow Health, a company focused on healthcare education. She has contributed to the development of three different products, including projects featuring Daanis and other Native American characters. Through her collaboration with development teams, she ensures that these characters are portrayed authentically and accurately, reflecting the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous people.

The process of creating characters like Daanis involves thoughtful consideration and dialogue. Dr. Wilkie and the development teams exchange questions and ideas to capture the nuances of Indigenous cultures. This collaborative approach results in comprehensive and respectful representations of these patients.

Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development

For example, the name “Daanis” was chosen with great care. In the Ojibwe language, “Daanis” translates to “daughter,” reflecting the significance of familial ties and relationships in Indigenous communities. Additionally, the surname “LaFontaine” acknowledges the historical influence of French settlers, known as the Metis, on the Turtle Mountain people.

Daanis makes her debut in the Maternal Health DCE, a simulation focusing on childbirth and maternal care. In this scenario, she is in labor with her son Zachary, accompanied by her mother, Rebecca LaFontaine. Through interacting with Daanis, students learn about her preferences for her birth plan and encounter transcultural considerations. These considerations include accommodating additional family members in the delivery room, being mindful of cultural norms regarding touch, and respecting Daanis’s desire to retain her placenta, a practice with cultural significance.

To ensure the visual authenticity of characters like Daanis and her mother, Rebecca, the Shadow Health team collaborates with local artists from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. These artists infuse the characters with cultural symbolism and detail. For instance, in the simulation, Rebecca is depicted wearing a traditional ribbon skirt, which holds deep cultural significance as a symbol of womanhood and pride in many Ojibwe communities. This attention to detail enriches the educational experience and fosters a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures and healthcare practices.

Daanis LaFontaine Shadow Health Assessment

Daanis LaFontaine, who is 18 years old, belongs to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, which is a group of Ojibwe people. Dr. Misty Wilkie, who is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and a nurse, collaborated on projects involving Daanis and other Native American characters. Dr. Wilkie grew up on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota.

Dr. Wilkie works as a nurse teacher at Bemidji State University and has helped with three different projects for Shadow Health as a consultant. While creating the character of Daanis, Dr. Wilkie and the development teams exchanged questions and ideas to ensure accurate portrayals of these patients.

For instance, the name “Daanis” was carefully chosen, as it means “daughter” in the Ojibwe language. “LaFontaine” reflects the French influence on the Turtle Mountain people, known as the Metis.

Daanis was introduced in the Maternal Health DCE, where she is experiencing labor with her son Zachary, with her mother, Rebecca LaFontaine, by her side. Students will learn about Daanis’s birth plan preferences and cultural considerations such as including more family members in the room, being mindful of touch boundaries, and respecting her wish to take the placenta home.

The Shadow Health team collaborated with a local artist from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to create the initial concept art for Daanis LaFontaine and her mother, Rebecca. For instance, in the simulation, Rebecca wears a traditional ribbon skirt, which is a symbol of womanhood and pride in many Ojibwe communities.

Daanis LaFontaine Shadow Health Assessment

Daanis LaFontaine, 18, is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, an Ojibwe people. Assignments featuring Daanis and our other Native American characters were developed in partnership with Dr. Misty Wilkie, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and a nurse who grew up on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota.

Dr. Wilkie is a nurse educator who teaches at Bemidji State University and has now served as a consultant on three different products for Shadow Health. When developing Daanis, Dr. Wilkie and the development teams were able to exchange questions and ideas which resulted in whole, authentic, and accurate representations of these patients.

For example, Daanis’s name was chosen with special care and consideration. “Daanis” means “daughter” in the Ojibwe language. “LaFontaine” captures the Metis French influence on the Turtle Mountain people.

Daanis appeared first in the Maternal Health DCE. She is in labor with her son Zachary and her mother, Rebecca LaFontaine, is in the room with her. Students will learn about Daanis’s birth plan preferences and transcultural considerations such as allowing additional family members into the room, restricting and respecting considerations around touch, and honoring her request to take the placenta home.

The Shadow Health development team also partnered with a local artist from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to create the initial concept art for Daanis LaFontaine and her mother, Rebecca. For example, in the simulation, Rebecca is wearing a traditional ribbon skirt, a symbol of womanhood and pride among many Ojibwe communities.

Simulation in Shadow Health

• Undergraduate DCE: Maternal Health DCE