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- BIOL 521 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
3 - This course includes advanced studies of human anatomy and physiology of the cell and muscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is placed on feedback mechanisms, homeostasis, assessment and intervention. This serves as a basis for understanding pathophysiology of these systems and associated anesthesia implications.
- BIOL 522 Advanced Pathophysiology
3 - This course examines advanced human pathophysiology of the cell and muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hepatic, immune, hematological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Mechanisms of disease state manifestations at the cellular, organ, and system levels are explored. Anesthetic implications are highlighted.
- HTSC 540 Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Healthcare
2 - Prerequisites: MSNA 541
All prerequisite(s) must be completed with a minimum grade of "B" (3.00).
This course provides students with opportunities to synthesize and integrate current ethical and cultural issues into nurse anesthesia practice. Topics include: end of life issues, and advanced directives. - MSNA 501 Clinical Conference I
1 - Prerequisites: MSNA 530
A beginning synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. - MSNA 502 Clinical Conference II
1 - Prerequisites: MSNA 501
A synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. - MSNA 503 Clinical Conference III
1 - Prerequisites: MSNA 502
A further synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. - MSNA 504 Clinical Conference IV
1 - Prerequisites: MSNA 503
A continued synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. - MSNA 511 Health Assessment and Diagnostics
3 - Corequisites: MSNA 511L
During this course students will integrate knowledge of cognitive processes, and develop psychomotor skills needed for assessing health of patients across the lifespan. Health assessments involve the determination of psychomotor, developmental, nutritional, mental, and physical health status of the patient; the student also identifies appropriate diagnostic tests to assist in health assessment. - MSNA 511L Health Assessment and Diagnostics Lab
0 - Corequisites: MSNA 511
- MSNA 512 Research and Evidence Based Practice
3 - This course is designed to give students an overview of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Students explore principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated in order to assess the state of the science and direct decision making in anesthesia practice.
- MSNA 513 Health Care Systems and Policy
3 - This course focuses on advanced practice nurses' roles in organizational systems. Social, political, economic, legal, ethical, cultural, leadership, marketing, organizational and evaluation issues are covered. The nurses' role in policy influence, development and implementation is also explored.
- MSNA 514 Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia Practice
3 - Prerequisites: MSNA 536
An exploration of issues related to nurse anesthetists in the roles of business manager, consultant, researcher, entrepreneur, and influencer of public policy. - MSNA 523 Advanced Pharmacotherapy
3 - This course increases the student's understanding of fundamental drug actions and their effects on human systems. Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, receptor site physiology, toxicology, side effects, indications, and contra-indications are emphasized for each group of drugs.
- MSNA 524 Pharmacology in Nurse Anesthesia
3 - Prerequisites: MSNA 523
This course examines the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic and accessory drugs used in anesthesia practice. Receptor site physiology, mechanisms of action, factors modifying drug effects, toxicity, and indications and contraindications for use are emphasized. Principles of biochemistry are integrated. - MSNA 530 Introduction to Nurse Anesthesia Practice
1 - Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
This course introduces the student to basic principles of nurse anesthesia practice. Pre-operative patient assessment, anesthetic record keeping, informed consent, airway examination, anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, ASA classification, and anesthesia techniques are explored. - MSNA 531 Principles of Science & Tech. for Nurse Anesthesia
3 - Prerequisites: MSNA 530
An integration of the principles of chemistry and physics germane to anesthesia practice. An in depth exploration of the anesthesia machine and its components is also conducted. Students develop skills in pre-operative preparation of the anesthetizing environment and anesthesia machine check. Principles of safety and infection control are also applied. - MSNA 532 Basic Princ. & Tech. of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 530
Corequisites: MSNA 532L
This course provides a beginning foundation for students to plan and implement nursing anesthesia care in healthy patients. Topics include: designing and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans, principles of anesthesia induction, maintenance,emergence, anesthesia complications in the healthy patient, airway management, and anesthesia for basic abdominal, orthopedic, urologic, and ENT procedures. Simulator laboratory experience and operating room observation time is provided for students to develop beginning level airway and anesthesia management skills. - MSNA 532L Basic Princ. & Tech. of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
0 - Corequisites: MSNA 532
- MSNA 533 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 532
This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients with moderate pathology or undergoing increasingly complex procedures. Topics include: regional block insertion and management, acute pain management, chronic pain management, trauma anesthesia - MSNA 534 Prin of Nurse Anesthesia for Pts with Co-exist Dis
2 - Prerequisites: MSNA 532
This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care in patients with co-existing diseases. Topics include: anesthesia for patients with neuromuscular, skeletal muscle, endocrine disease, noncardiac surgery in the cardiac patient, anesthesia for patients with hematologic, psychiatric / mental, renal, and hepatic disorders. - MSNA 535 Prin of Nurse Anesthesia for Pts Across Life Span
3 - Prerequisites: MSNA 533; MSNA 534
This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of age related physiology and implications for anesthesia administration. Topics related to the special needs of pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients are discussed - MSNA 536 Prin of Nurse Anesthesia for Complex Pts & Proced
3 - Prerequisites: MSNA 532
This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for complex patients and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the effects of moderate to severe pathophysiology and their implications for anesthesia administration. - MSNA 537 Nurse Anesthesia Principles Review
2 - Prerequisites: MSNA 514; MSNA 544
This course provides students with a general overall review of anesthesia content to aid in preparation for taking the National Certification Examination. Content review is presented through simulated experiences and computerized practice examinations so that students may identify individualized content areas requiring additional review and study. - MSNA 541 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 531; MSNA 532
During this practicum course, students are provided clinical experience in all types of anesthetic techniques. Preparation of patients and equipment, pre- and postoperative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans, non-invasive and invasive monitoring, and airway management techniques are emphasized. - MSNA 542 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 541
During this practicum course, students are provided clinical experience for specialized populations and surgical specialties. Clinical experiences will also include anesthesia techniques specific to acute and chronic pain management. - MSNA 543 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 542
During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experience for complex patients across the life span and critically ill populations. - MSNA 544 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 543
During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experience for complex patients undergoing complex procedures. Clinical experiences will also include anesthetic techniques specific to cardiac, intrathoracic, intracranial, and transplant anesthesia. - MSNA 545 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V
4 - Prerequisites: MSNA 544
During this practicum course, students are provided with internship experiences to assist in the transition from student to full contributing member of the anesthesia care team. - MSNA 590 Final Student Project
2 - Prerequisites: MSNA 514
This is the capstone project of the nurse anesthesia program. While it is expected that students will be working on their individualized projects throughout the program, final approval of the completed project is given at this time. Successful completion and approval of student projects is required for graduation. - RELP 510 Spiritual Dimensions in Healthcare
3 - A seminar course which explores the interrelationship between spirituality and healthcare delivery. Emphasis is placed upon real life experiences and contextual influences of nurse anesthesia practice. Topics may include: identification and assessment of spirituality, the relationship between spirituality and the mind and body, spiritual development across the life span, spiritual care giving, spiritual interventions, and diverse religious/spiritual perspectives on wellness and illness.
