| NURSING: |
503 – CREDITS: 6 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Basic Principles of Nurse Administered Anesthesia |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on theories, concepts and principles from the disciplines of nursing and anesthesiology as a foundation for the practice of nurse anesthesia. Fundamental aspects of nurse anesthesia needed for clinical practice of nurse anesthesia are presented. |
|
| NURSING: |
506 – CREDITS: 1 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Advanced Principles of Nurse Administered Anesthesia I |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on current professional provisions regarding the administration of regional anesthesia by the nurse anesthetist. Anatomical, physiological, pharmacological and technical aspects of all types of regional anesthesia are presented. Emphasis is placed on indications and contraindication of regional anesthesia regarding patient population. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
508 – CREDITS: 4 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Advanced Principles of Nurse Administered Anesthesia II |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on principles of nurse administered anesthesia as applied to obstetric, pediatric and geriatric patients. Similarities and differences among these populations are explored. Health assessment specific to each population will be performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
509 – CREDITS: 1 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Advanced Principles of Nurse Administered Anesthesia III |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on current issues regarding pain management techniques used by the nurse anesthetist. Anatomical, physiologic, psychological, pharmacological and technical aspects of acute and chronic pain management. Theories of acute and chronic pain are explored. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
512 – CREDITS: 1 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Physics of Nurse Administered Anesthesia |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on application of principles of physics as related to the practice of anesthesia. Information will be presented regarding specific gas, fluid and vapors laws and the influence they have upon anesthesia practice. Measurement of pressures, compressed gases, principles and types of vaporizers, flow meters and solubility coefficients are discussed and allied with principles of anesthesia practice. |
|
| NURSING: |
515 – CREDITS: 3 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Chemistry of Nurse Administered Anesthesia |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on the application of inorganic, organic and biochemistry principles as related to the practice of anesthesia. Chemical and physical properties of the anesthetic gases and vapors, intravenous anesthetics, accessory agents and therapeutic gases are presented. Electrical circuits and principles important for the prevention of fires and explosions in the operating room are explored. |
|
| NURSING: |
517 – CREDITS: 4 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Pharmacology of Nurse Administered Anesthesia I |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on general pharmacologic principles of both intravenous and inhalational agents. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, neuroleptanesthesia, intravenous non-narcotic, narcotic and inhalational agents are analyzed and applied to principles of anesthesia practice. Anesthetic implications and contraindications are examined and discussed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. |
|
| NURSING: |
518 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Pharmacology of Nurse Administered Anesthesia II |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on in-depth review of anatomy and physiology of nerve fibers and the myoneural junction related to anesthetic pharmacologic agents. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics regarding local anesthetics and neuromuscular blocking agents are presented relative to nurse administered anesthesia practice. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
519 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Pharmacology of Nurse Administered Anesthesia III |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on in-depth study of accessory drugs used in nurse anesthesia. Review of the autonomic nervous system including anatomy and physiology related to pharmacology. The effects of autonomic, cardiovascular, hematologic, prostaglandin, and psychiatric drugs in the perioperative patient are considered. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
521 – CREDITS: 1 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Introduction to Physiology & Health Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on theories, concepts and principles as related to cell physiology. In-depth discussion of cellular physiology as it relates to the practice of anesthesiology. |
|
| NURSING: |
522 – CREDITS: 5 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Physiology and Health Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia II |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on a review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems. Physiologic monitoring is examined and related to specific anesthetic agents and pathologic conditions found in anesthesia. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to both the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are explored. Health assessments of the three systems will be performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
523 – CREDITS: 5 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Physiology and Health Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia III |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on a review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the endocrine and nervous systems. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to both the endocrine and nervous system are explored. Health assessments of both systems are performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
524 – CREDITS: 1 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Physiology and Health Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia IV |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Lecture focuses on review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the excretory system. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to the excretory system are explored. Health assessment of the excretory system will be performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist. |
|
| NURSING: |
546 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include introduction to the role of the nurse anesthetist and development of basic nurse anesthesia skills. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
556 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include development and application of skills specific to the role of nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
558 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Summer clinical experiences include work with clinical preceptors to apply principles of nurse anesthesia and expand skills. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
566 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include development of advanced skills specific to the role of the nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
576 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include application of advanced skills specific to the role of the nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
578 – CREDITS: 2 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VI |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Summer clinical experiences include work with clinical preceptors to apply principles of nurse anesthesia and expand and refine skills. The final clinical experience prepares for independent practice. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences. |
|
| NURSING: |
591 – CREDITS: 3 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
This web-based seminar provides students with the opportunity to analyze contemporary issues and trends as they relate to advanced practice nursing, including professional role development, legal issues, healthcare policy, cultural diversity and alternative health care practices. |
|
| NURSING: |
595 – CREDITS: 3 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Nursing Ethics |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
The ethical principles used in American health care and professional nursing are explored in depth. The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses is used as a framework for case study analysis. Students are expected to become well-informed participants in professional health care decision-making ethical principles. |
|
| NURSING: |
593 – CREDITS: 3 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Research Methodology |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
This didactic course presents an introduction to the concepts and process of research, including problem formulation, rights of human subjects, research design, sampling, instrument evaluation, and data collection and analysis strategies. It provides students with the opportunity to analyze and critique various quantitative and qualitative nursing research studies, including their implications for utilization. |
|
| NURSING: |
594 – CREDITS: 3 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Theory and Research Application |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
(Prerequisite, NURS 593) The integration of theoretical and methodological elements is emphasized in the development of research proposals. Research utilization, evidence-based practice and the application of statistics are examined. |
|
