Chemical and Physical Properties of Anesthesia (2)
Introduction and elaboration of basic chemical and physical
principles as they relate to clinical nurse anesthesia practice.
An in-depth study of organic and biochemical principles, structure/activity,
relationships and their significance in pharmacology. Emphasis
will be on the integration and practical application of these
principles to clinical nurse anesthesia practice. Prereq: Admitted
to program.
Pharmacological Strategies in Anesthesia Practice (2)
Application of pharmaco-kinetic and pharmaco-dynamic principles
as they relate to specific anesthetic and adjunct drugs used
in anesthesia practice. Integration of this information into
clinical area regarding anesthetic uses, dosages, and side effects
of these classes of drugs is emphasized. Prereq: NUAN 449.
Physiological Variables and Responses I: Respiratory System (2)
A detailed study of the anatomic structures and related physiochemical
mechanisms governing respiratory function in health and disease.
Assess the functional integrity of this system utilizing all
pertinent objective and subjective data. Consider the impact
of anesthetic agents and techniques on this system and how one
can plan anesthetic to facilitate health-seeking behaviors as
a patient attempts to attain, maintain or regain optimal health.
Implications for all types of surgery in view of effect of anesthesia
on respiratory system, however, special attention on surgery
involving this specific system. Prereq: NUAN 449.
Physiological Variables and Responses II: Cardiovascular (3)
A detailed study of the anatomic structures and related physiochemical
mechanisms governing cardiovascular function in health and disease.
Assess the functional integrity of this system utilizing all
pertinent objective and subjective data. Consider the impact
of anesthetic agents and techniques on this system and how one
can plan anesthetic to facilitate health-seeking behaviors as
patients attempt to attain, maintain, or regain optimal health.
Implications for all types of surgery in view of effect of anesthesia
on cardiovascular system, however, special attention on surgery
involving this specific system. Coreq: NUAN 451.
Physiological Variables and Responses III: Peds, OB, Endo & Geriatrics (4)
Study of health-seeking behaviors and intervening variables
with special consideration of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
of the pediatric and obstetric, endocrine and geriatric patient.
Focus will be on the integration of this information into the
nurse anesthesia care to support the health-seeking behaviors
of these patients. Prereq: NUAN 451 and NUAN 452.
Physiological Variables and Responses IV: Renal and Neurologic Systems (3)
Systematic investigation of the physiologic factors related
to health-seeking behaviors with special emphasis on pathophysiology
of the renal and neurological systems. Focus will be on the
integration of this knowledge into the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of patients requiring nurse anesthesia intervention.
Prereq: NUAN 453.
Anesthesia Nursing I (2)
An introduction to the art and science of nurse anesthesia including
basic anesthetic principles and beginning clinical practicum
to introduce the student to anesthetic equipment and operating
room environment. This course is designed to give the student
practical information regarding administration of safe anesthesia.
Anesthesia Nursing II (1)
Progressive, guided instruction on clinical and ethical management
of clients undergoing all forms of anesthesia. This unit includes
the history of nurse anesthesia relevant to contemporary anesthetic
practice, legal and ethical aspects of anesthesia delivery,
and patient/client interaction strategies. The course is designed
to give the nurse exposure to career expectations in nurse anesthesia;
as well as prepare him/her in administration of safe, routine
anesthetic with moderate amount of instructor intervention.
Prereq: NUAN 455.
Anesthesia Nursing III (1)
Graduated, guided instruction in clinical management of clients
receiving various types of anesthesia. Focus is on the preparation
and planning for anesthesia utilizing Schlotfeldt paradigm.
Includes actual administration of anesthesia for clients exhibiting
more complicated pathophysiology. More advanced technical instruction
and experience. Correlation of didactic and clinical materials,
as well as continuous evaluation of student progress are integral
to this course. Prereq: NUAN 456.
Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Practice I (2)
Individual, in-depth study of advanced clinical nurse anesthesia
in such specialty areas as neurosurgical, cardiovascular, obstetric
and pediatric anesthesia. The nurse learns to handle more difficult,
specialized patients who are at a higher risk. Emphasis is on
more complex management with advanced monitoring techniques,
use of pharmacological agents and handling higher stress situations.
Students develop and utilize practical clinical applications
of nurse anesthesia theory. Prereq: NUAN 457.
Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Practice I (1)
(See NUAN 551A.) Prereq: NUAN 551A.
Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Practice I (1)
(See NUAN 551A.) Prereq: NUAN 551B.
Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Practice II (1)
The continuation of advanced, independent clinical nurse anesthesia
administration. Emphasis is on management of higher risk patients
for more difficult procedures, performing total anesthetic care
with minimum of anesthesiologist supervision, and readiness
for transition from student to graduate status. Prereq: NUAN
551A and NUAN 551B and NUAN 551C.
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