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Catalog description

Course includes an introduction to the professional components of nurse anesthesia practice emphasizing ethical, social, and the collaborative responsibilities of the CRNA practitioner. The course also explores the professional attributes required in a doctoral level nursing profession including a commitment to cultural competence, life-long learning and advocacy. Individual leadership styles will be assessed. The course will also explore leadership roles at state and national nurse anesthesia association levels. Legal issues involved in the regulation of nurse anesthesia practice, safety and wellness in nurse anesthesia practice, and the history of the profession will also be discussed in the course.