| Course # |
Description |
| NUR502 |
Health Care Policy, Organization, and Finance
This course provides a systems-level assessment of health care policy trends affecting both providers of care, consumers of that care, and the organizations providing the structure for the care. Governmental, public, and third party systems currently in the process of formulating health care direction are scrutinized. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of care within integrated care systems. The financial incentive influencing care and the societal trends associated with health care are examined.
(3 credits) |
| NUR508 |
Application of Nursing Research
This course prepares the advanced practice nurse to use research methodologies and techniques. Commonly used statistical tests are addressed. Critique of selected research and application to nursing and a research-oriented approach to practice are emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN501
(4 credits) |
| NUR509 |
Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis
This course builds upon physiologic and pathophysiologic principles to enable the student to develop and utilize advanced skills in obtaining a comprehensive health history, physical examination, and to understand the psychosocial variation of the client, the family, and the community of origin. Diagnostic reasoning skills and differential diagnostic processes are emphasized as complex and multisystem problems are identified. Students have clinical experience each week to integrate this knowledge with particular patients within health care settings in the community.
(3 credits, 2 classroom hours, 4 laboratory hours) (56 Clinical hours/semester) |
| NUR511 |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
This course examines principles, values, and beliefs that form the framework of nursing practice. Moral concepts foundational to nursing practice are discussed as they relate to patient care situations in a changing health care environment. Students are encouraged to explore their own values and to analyze how their own practices have been shaped by these values. In a similar manner, systems of health care and the underpinning values influencing current health care are examined. Legal issues as they relate to ethical concepts are incorporated in the discussion.
(3 credits) |
| NUR512/513 |
Theoretical Basis for Professional Role Development
This course provides an overview of the theoretical and conceptual models of nursing which specifically relate to the advanced practice roles. Theory will be presented as a way to provide the advance practice nurse with the framework and goals for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. In addition, this course will facilitate transition into an advanced practice role. It will explore conceptualizations, role development and competencies of advanced practice. Historical, social, and political forces which impact advanced practice will be a focus of study. The requirements for and regulations of advanced roles such as dealing with role ambiguity and changing role boundaries are identified. Participation in the profession and exertion of leadership in the profession and the health care system are examined. Laboratory experiences are planned with nurses working in advanced practice roles during which students will examine activities and competencies of advanced practice nurses, role ambiguity, and role boundaries. (4 credits, 3 classroom hours, 4 laboratory hours) (56 clinical hours/semester)
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| NUR610 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists 1
This course provides an in depth study of cell structure and function, fluids and electrolytes (including blood), skeletal muscle, and all aspects of the nervous system. All areas of instruction will be focused on the relationship of these systems to the practice of anesthesia nursing. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR501, NUR502, NUR506, NUR508.
(3 credits) |
| NUR611 |
Chemistry and Physics in Anesthesia
The key concepts related to organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics as they relate to anesthesia are presented. These include gas laws, biochemistry of electrolytes and fluids, reviews of organic chemistry and calculation of medications and solutions, among other relevant topics. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR501, NUR502, NUR506, NUR508.
(3 credits) |
| NUR612 |
Introduction to Anesthesia
This course introduces the entry level nurse anesthesia student into the diverse and complex world of anesthesia. Included are an examination of the process of anesthesia, the roles filled by the CRNA, and the stakeholders involved in the professional associations of anesthetists. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR501, NUR502, NUR506, NUR508.
(1 credit) |
| NUR620 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists 2
This course provides an in depth study of the vascular tree, smooth muscle, the cardiac system, the respiratory system, the hepatic system, the immune system, and endocrine system. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR610 and NUR611.
(3 credits) |
| NUR621 |
Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents
This course explores the pharmacology of agents used to induce, maintain and reverse general anesthesia, as well as those used for regional anesthesia and sedation. The pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of each agent will be reviewed, with special focus on the intracellular mechanisms mediated via drug receptors. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR610 and NUR611.
(3 credits) |
| NUR622 |
Technology and Techniques in Anesthesia Practice
A lab-intensive course dealing with the technologies CRNAs use daily in anesthesia practice. Included will be user maintenance and trouble-shooting of the anesthesia machine, and the practice of psychomotor skills involved in advanced invasive monitoring. All classes will be held in the human patient simulation laboratory. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR610 and NUR611.
(4 credits) |
| NUR623 |
Principles of Anesthesia 1
The introduction to the clinical practice of anesthesia. The course will teach the preoperative evaluation of a patient, interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic tests, positioning the patient for anesthesia and surgery, the basics of induction, maintenance and emergence from general anesthesia. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR509/510, NUR610, NUR611, and NUR612.
(3 credits) |
| NUR630 |
Pharmacology of Adjunct Agents in Anesthesia
This course explores the pharmacology of agents used to control the autonomic changes often experienced by patients undergoing nesthesia. Further, the course will look at the phenomenon of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and its treatment. Finally, the course will review common medications used by patients preoperatively and their effect on and interaction with anesthesia agents. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of each agent will be reviewed, with special focus on the intracellular mechanisms mediated via drug receptors. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621, NUR622, and NUR623. (3 credits) |
| NUR631 |
Principles of Anesthesia 2
The course will focus on anesthesia for the following types of cases: non-vascular general surgical procedures, gynecologic procedures, orthopedic and podiatric procedures, HEENT procedures (non-intracranial), ophthalmic procedures, laparoscopic procedures and anesthesia for short-stay or out-patient procedures, and anesthesia at remote sites. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621, NUR622, and NUR623.
(3 credits) |
| NUR632 |
Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 1
Entry practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621, NUR622, and NUR623.
(6 credits) |
| NUR633 |
Clinical Correlation Conference, Junior Level 1
Students attend a clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies, and morbidity and mortality reports. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621, NUR622, and NUR623.
(1 credit) |
| NUR640 |
Clinical Correlation Conference, Junior Level 2
Students attend a clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies, and morbidity and mortality reports. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621,
NUR622, NUR623, NUR631, and NUR632.
(1 credit) |
| NUR641 |
Principles of Anesthesia 3
The course will focus on anesthesia for the following types of cases: anesthesia for patients having cardiothoracic, neurosurgical and obstetric procedures; anesthesia for the traumatically injured patient, anesthesia for pediatric patients. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR623 and
NUR631.
(3 credits) |
| NUR642 |
Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 2
Novice practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621, NUR622, NUR623,
NUR631, and NUR632.
(6 credits) |
| NUR643 |
Anesthesia and Co-Existing Diseases
This course focuses on the CRNA role in health promotion for patients encountered by the anesthetist. Anesthesia and its relationship to commonly occurring diseases are reviewed. The disease processes focused on most closely include hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and endocrine disorders, pediatric cardiac and neurological dysfunctions, anesthesia for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. ALS, myasthenia gravis, MS, etc), and anesthesia for geriatric patients. Pre-requisites: NUR623 and NUR631.
(3 credits) |
| NUR650 |
Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 3
Intermediate practice in nurse anesthesia (part 1). The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR621,
NUR622, NUR623, NUR631, NUR632, NUR641, and NUR642.
(8 credits) |
| NUR660 |
Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 4
Intermediate practice in nurse anesthesia (part 2). The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. The student will begin specialty rotations in pediatrics and obstetrics. The student will take on night of call (in house) each week from 3 pm until 7 am the following morning. The student will not be in the operating room the day after call. Each student will also work both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) at least once during the semester. Pre-requisites: NUR632, NUR642, and NUR650.
(10 credits) |
| NUR661 |
Clinical Correlation Conference, Senior Level 1
Students attend a clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies, and morbidity and mortality reports. Students in this course will also help lead junior conferences. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of NUR632, NUR642, and NUR650.
(1 credit) |
| NUR670 |
Clinical Correlation Conference, Senior Level 2
All students will take the AANA self-evaluation examination (SEE) the first week of the course. Students will then attend a weekly clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Pre-requisites:
NUR632, NUR642, NUR650 and NUR660.
(1 credit) |
| NUR671 |
Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 5
Advanced practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. The student will take specialty rotations in open heart and complex neurosurgical procedures. The student will take one night of call (in house) each week from 3 pm until 7 am the following morning. The student will not be in the operating room the day after call. Each student will also work both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) at least once during the semester. Pre-requisites: NUR632, NUR642, NUR650 and NUR660.
(10 credits) |
| NUR698 |
Independent Study: Capstone and Portfolio Presentation |
