Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia

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This course provides the nurse anesthesia student with a general introduction to the basic principles of nurse anesthesia practice. A comprehensive overview of professional aspects and fundamental anesthetic principles related to vigilant nurse anesthesia practice are presented and provide a strong foundation that is essential for the student to provide safe, vigilant, effective, and individualized anesthesia management plans. Basic principles of preoperative patient assessment, anesthesia planning, operating-room preparation, interpretation of pertinent patient findings, lab results, acid-base balance and blood gas analysis, and required documentation for safe anesthesia management is the focus of the course. An overview of the development of anesthesia as an advanced practice-nursing specialty will also be offered. Emphasis is placed on those factors that shape the practice environment of the nurse anesthetist: qualifications and scope of practice, professional role, commitment to the profession, professional organizations, the U.S. legal system, history, professional standards, code of ethics, political and practice challenges, global health issues, multiculturalism and culturally competent care, and the concept of caring and wellness with the goal of developing vigilant providers that practice with high integrity. Prerequisite(s): NURS 7831 >= B Lecture Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.