Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice III

Catalog description

Pre-requisites: ENFE 6721, ENFE 6722. The course seeks to increase and apply the students' knowledge of advanced courses, basic anesthesia physiology and clinical practice in offering anesthesia delivery care. It examines anesthetic and nursing considerations for patients with pathophysiologic disruptions requiring surgical interventions in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Considers communication and teamwork to assure continuity of care and patient safety. The course provides insights into the anesthetic management for patients in c ardiac, vascular and respiratory surgery. Conferences emphasize problem-based learning (PBL) allowing the student to integrate advanced physiology and nursing knowledge, skills and critical thinking.