NA606

Research Design and Statistical Analysis (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NA635

The course provides an overview of research methods commonly used in clinical anesthesia, nursing and medicine. Topics include research methodology, statistical analysis, probability, risk assessment, decision-making, use of computer software, data analysis, graphical techniques, and electronic communications. The course focuses on the interpretation and understanding of research and applied statistical procedures.

NA620

Principles of Anesthesia Practice II  (6 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA615

This course is a continuance of Principles of Anesthesia Practice I.  Detailed studies of anesthetic techniques for different surgical procedures and for differing patient populations are continued. Concepts of perioperative and psychosocial assessment, care plans, and anesthesia techniques are explored in detail. Anesthesia principles are applied to clinical scenarios.

NA630

Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia  (3 cr.)

This course presents material concerning issues surrounding the discipline of Nurse Anesthesia as a profession. Topics include the qualifications and capabilities of the Nurse Anesthetist, professional roles and responsibilities, committing to professional involvement, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists as a professional organization, the governmental and non-governmental regulation of Nurse Anesthesia practice, Standards of Care, professional reimbursement, health care marketplace trends, influencing health care policy, assessing and selecting CRNA practice settings, the American Legal System and its impact on CRNA practice, the anatomy of malpractice litigation, clinical competency, continuous quality improvement, cultural competency,  ethical issues and decision making.

NA632

Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Department Management  (1 cr.)

Prerequisites: NA630

The management section of Professional Aspects provides an overview of Anesthesia Department management from the perspective of the CRNA manager. The management role and responsibilities will be described and real-life case studies will be used to develop a pragmatic approach to department management.

NA635

Professional Communications  (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NA606

This course introduces the student to the expectations and conventions of graduate writing and research in the medical field. I Topics include: modes of professional communication, AMA standards and conventions, essential elements of medically related reports such as clinical case studies, insurance and quality assurance reports; professional correspondence, integrative and systematic reviews, library research tools and methods, and meta-analysis. The ethical and legal ramifications of professional communication are addressed.

NA640

Chemistry and Physics  (4 cr.)

Aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics, which are applicable to the science and practice of anesthesia, are presented.  Topics include: the chemistry and physics of anesthetic agents, accessory drugs, therapeutic agents, explosion hazards and electrical safety.  

NA645

Anatomy & Physiology I  (6 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA640

NA650

Anatomy & Physiology II  (5 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA645

This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. The focus is on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Concepts in immunology are also addressed.

NA651

Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists  (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA640

This course introduces basic principles of pharmacology and focuses on those drugs most often used in the practice of anesthesia. The course provides an overview of drug  actions, interactions, metabolism, methods of administration, dosages, side effects, precautions, and contraindications.

NA661

Pharmacology  (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA651

This course focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classifications. Their interactions with anesthetic agents are discussed.

NA770

Clinical Practicum I  (2 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA620 

Clinical Practicum I provides the student with opportunities to apply the didactic principles of anesthesia to patient care. Students must master the basic skills and routines associated with anesthesia practice and spend time observing anesthesia and surgery in an urban medical center.

NA771

Clinical Practicum II  (2 cr., 480 clock hours)

Prerequisite: NA770 

Clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of anesthesia to direct patient care. Students provide supervised care in a variety of settings. Students use advanced anesthetic techniques to challenge specialty rotations.

NA772

Clinical Practicum III  (2 cr., 480 clock hours)

Prerequisite: NA771 

NA773

Clinical Practicum IV  (3 cr., 600 clock hours)

Prerequisite: NA772

NA774

Clinical Practicum V  (3 cr., 600 clock hours)

Prerequisite: NA773

NA780

Clinical Integration  (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NA771, NA635.
This course assists the student to integrate theory with practice by analyzing the anesthetic management of selected cases, utilizing a problem based learning approach.  Relevant anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthetic and surgical considerations are described and discussed.  Patient care plans are reviewed, compared, and contrasted in light of actual or anticipated outcomes.  Current standards of care are reviewed in terms of continuous quality improvement.

NA781

Synthesis Paper Proposal  (2 cr.)

Prerequisites: NA620, NA630, NA635, NA661

This course prepares students to critically analyze and develop their synthesis paper. Emphasis is placed on reviewing and analyzing the current literature, developing a relevant and timely research question, obtaining relevant references and formulating the proposal for the completion of the synthesis paper. References are analyzed in terms impacting the existing body of knowledge, applicability to the research question, interpretation of data, identification of variables and applicability to the body of current anesthesia literature.

NA782

Clinical Integration II - Current Topics in Anesthesia Practice  (2 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA781

This course is a continuation of Clinical Integration I, in which the student integrates theory with practice by analyzing the anesthetic management of selected cases, utilizing a problem based approach. Patient care plans are reviewed, compared and contrasted in light of actual or anticipated outcomes. Current research  is used to support patient care decisions. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore current topics and trends in anesthesia, facilitated by guest lecturers.

NA783

Synthesis Paper and Presentation  (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: NA781