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This course prepares the novice student with a practical foundation for a smooth transition into the practice of nurse anesthesia. Students are presented with an overview of the history of nurse anesthesia, nurse anesthesia professional organizations, and issues surrounding patient safety and the standards of care. Emphasis will be placed on ethical and legal considerations, economics, and the importance of wellness education.

This course serves as an introduction to the scientific basics necessary for the study and mastery of nurse anesthesia. It is designed to apply principles of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics as it relates to nurse anesthesia practice. The course demonstrates how the scientific concepts relate directly to clinical application in anesthesia.

This course is an overview of the general principles of anesthesia. The student will gain a basic understanding of the continuum of anesthetic states from sedation to general anesthesia, including regional anesthesia and the standards of practice. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing anesthesia equipment, airway management, and a brief overview of anesthesia pharmacology. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on simulated experience to prepare for clinical practicums. Prerequisite: DNPA-710, DNPA-711

This course is the first course in advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology series which builds on the knowledge gained from the General Principles of Anesthesia and prior physiology and pathophysiology courses. The focus of this course is to review advanced physiology and pathophysiology which are elemental to the safe practice of anesthesia as related to culture, gender, race, age, and genetics. It will provide the nurse anesthesia student with extensive knowledge of normal physiology and how it impacts the individualized plan of care across the lifespan. The anesthetic implications of various comorbidities and common pathological conditions are explored in depth. Prerequisite: DNPA-712

This course provides the scientific principles and advanced pharmacotherapeutic knowledge necessary to plan, implement, and safely manage anesthesia-related pharmacologic interventions across the lifespan. Prerequisite: DNPA-721

This second course in the series on advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology builds on the knowledge gained from the General Principles of Anesthesia and prior physiology and pathophysiology courses. Systems presented in this course include but are not limited to Hepatic, Renal, and Immune. The focus of this course is to review advanced physiology and pathophysiology which are elemental to the safe practice of anesthesia as related to culture, gender, race, age, and genetics. It will provide the nurse anesthesia student with extensive knowledge of normal physiology and how it impacts the individualized plan of care. The anesthetic implications of various comorbidities and common pathological conditions are explored in depth. Prerequisite: DNPA-780

This course is the first course that builds upon the scientific underpinnings and foundational knowledge of advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and applies it to the anesthetic management of patients undergoing common and uncommon surgical procedures across the lifespan. This course will prepare students for entry into clinical rotations in a variety of clinical settings. Students will develop evidence-supported; patient-centered anesthesia management plans for patients and apply knowledge to practice in ethically sound decision making and problem-solving. Simulation experiences will incorporate the application of clinical knowledge. Prerequisite: DNPA-780

This course is the second course that builds upon the scientific underpinnings and foundational knowledge of advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and applies it to the anesthetic management of patients undergoing common and uncommon surgical procedures across the lifespan. Students will continue clinical rotations in a variety of clinical settings. Students will develop evidence-supported; patient-centered anesthesia management plans for patients and apply knowledge to practice in ethically sound decision making and problem-solving. Prerequisite: DNPA-781

This course prepares the doctorly prepared nurse anesthesia students for the professional role they will assume as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The student will examine leadership theories and issues, with a particular focus on ethical decision-making. Leadership principles are applied to a variety of scenarios focusing on collaboration, accountability, advocacy, and health care reform. Prerequisite: DNPA-782

This culminating course prepares the student for successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Nurse Anesthetists (NCE), and entry into advanced practice as a nurse anesthetist. Students will have the opportunity to teach their peers different NBCRNA topics to reinforce their level of understanding. Strategies for systematic preparation and healthy management of stress will be reinforced. Logistical details concerning certification, credentials, privileges, collaborative agreements, and practice protocols will be included. Prerequisite: DNPA-784

This first clinical practicum course is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and acquired skills in a supervised practicum for a diverse patient population across the lifespan. Students begin to develop the novice skills needed to safely administer anesthesia to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluation by the student will direct and document the development of novice skills in this course. Prerequisite: DNPA-712

This second clinical practicum course challenges students to perform at an advanced beginner level to integrate evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans for a diverse patient population across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on implementing anesthetic care, analyzing patient response, evaluating outcomes, and revising management plans as indicated. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluations by the student will direct and document the development of advanced beginner skills in this course. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on simulated experiences to prepare for clinical rotations in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: DNPA-780

The third clinical practicum course furthers the clinical learning process by introducing rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery as well as expanding on more complex general cases as per the requirements of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Expectations for more independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills increase. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluations by the student will direct and document the achievement of more competent skills in this course. Prerequisite: DNPA-781

The fourth clinical practicum course furthers the clinical learning process by continuing to challenge students as rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery continue as per the requirements of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills in greater complexity continue to increase. Student clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluations by the student will direct and document the maintenance of competent skills in this course. Conferences and journal club are included which will require the student to present case studies and research articles. Prerequisite: DNPA-782

This is the fifth clinical practicum course that continues to challenge students to perform at a competent level as rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery, as well as complex general surgical procedures, continue as per the requirements of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills continue to increase. Student clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluations by the student will direct and document the maintenance of competent skills in this course. Conferences and journal club are included which will require the student to present case studies and research articles. Students will have another opportunity for hands-on simulated experiences to refine their clinical skills. Prerequisite: DNPA-783

This sixth clinical practicum course completes the learning process by continuing to challenge students to perform at autonomous levels as rotations are completed in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills are maximized. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated, and students will be appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, terminal summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and terminal self-reflective evaluations by the student will document the maintenance of competent skills and readiness to successfully enter advanced practice as a nurse anesthetist. Conferences, case studies, and journal club are a continued requirement. Prerequisite: DNPA-784