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Curriculum Class of 2008-2011
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
PHASE I—Basic Sciences and Foundation of Anesthesia Practice
FALL 2008
720 Chemistry/Physics 3 credit hours
755 Clinical Anatomy/Anatomy Lab 4 credit hours
735 Applied Pharmacology 3 credit hours
786 Basic Principles of Anesthesia I 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 11
Spring 2009
787 Basic Principles of Anesthesia II 2 credit hours
730 General Pharmacology 3 credit hours
780 Clinical Physiology 4 credit hours
795 Regional Anesthesia 1 credit hour
792 Patient Simulator 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 11
PHASE II—Clinical Internship, Research and Advanced Anesthesia Coursework
Summer 2009
788 Basic Principles of Anesthesia III 2 credit hours
799 Clinical Case Conferences 1 credit hour
785 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credit hours
796 Clinical Practicum Intro 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 7
Fall 2009
850 Advanced Principles I 4 credit hours
851 Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
880 Healthcare Research 3 credit hours
852 Case Conference 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 9
Spring 2010
855 Advanced Princpiles II 4 credit hours
856 Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
885/895 Project/Thesis 3 / 4 credit hours
857 Case Conference 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 9/10
Summer 2010
860 Advanced Principles III 2 credit hours
861 Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
886/895 Project/Thesis 2 / 3 credit hours
862 Case Conference 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 6/7
Fall 2010
865 Advanced Principles IV 4 credit hours
866 Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
887/896 Project/Thesis 3 / 4 credit hours
867 Case Conference 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 9/10
Spring 2011
870 Senior Synthesis 4 credit hours
871 Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
890 Professional Aspects 3 credit hours
872 Case Conference 1 credit hour
Semester Hours: 9
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS:
Project Track...........71
Thesis Track...........73
Course Descriptions
NRAN 720 Chemistry/Physics for Nurse Anesthesia Practice—3 semester hours
Lecture and discussion in theoretical and applied principles of chemical and physical principles involved in anesthesia including states and properties of matter, laws governing the behavior of gases, flow and vaporization, oxidation and combustion, and principles of electricity and electrical safety. Course will also cover pertinent areas of biochemistry relative to anesthesia practice and chemical properties and structure-activity relationships for anesthetic accessory and therapeutic drugs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NRAN 730 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing—3 semester hours
Lecture and discussion focused on increasing the knowledge base of advanced practice nurses in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Emphasis is on the pharmacotherapeutics for common, acute and chronic health problems using prototype drugs within specific drug classifications. General principles, autonomic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, endocrine, chemotherapy and anti-inflammatory drug topics are discussed. Case studies of pathophysiological disorders are discussed, along with the pharmacologic management. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NRAN 735 Applied Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia Practice—3 semester hours
Lecture and discussion focused on advanced pharmacological concepts in anesthetic administration including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and toxicology profiles of primary anesthetic agents. Major drug classes include inhalation anesthetics, sedative-hypnotics, narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics, muscle relaxants and local anesthetics. Management of intravenous fluids and blood products and infection control standards are included. Problem solving applications in the clinical area are utilized especially as they relate to proper drug selection, dose calculation and administration. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 755 Clinical Anatomy—4 semester hours
Provides an intensive study of the major anatomical systems and regions of the body. Although all organ systems will be covered, particular emphasis is devoted to the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and nervous system. Regional topics include the anatomy of the head, neck, vertebral column, thorax, axilla and femoral triangle. Learning experience centers on supervised human cadaver dissection, lecture and appropriate audiovisual material. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NRAN 780 Clinical Physiology—4 semester hours
Lecture and discussion concerning functional activities of the living body in terms of both cellular and systemic functions. The following areas of human physiology are included: general cellular phenomena, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, respiration, endocrinology and neurophysiology. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in mammalian physiology with a B grade or higher within the past 10 years or admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program. Permission of instructor.
NRAN 789 Basic Principles of Anesthesia—1 semester hour
Lecture and discussion introducing basic principles of patient safety topics. Patient positioning techniques, airway management, and orientation to safe use and care of equipment is introduced. Includes standards of practice and problem-solving techniques based on skills of systematic preanesthetic assessment, physical examination, laboratory analysis and incorporation of physiological principles. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 790 Basic Principles of Anesthesia I—2 semester hours
The second in a series of three courses. Lecture and discussion introducing basic principles of anesthetic techniques and procedures including perioperative assessment, formulation of anesthesia management plans and patient safety topics. Noninvasive monitoring techniques, intravenous fluid and transfusion therapy, further content related to pre-anesthetic assessment, and problem solving techniques encompassing the development of an anesthetic care plan form the core of the course. Basic principles of pediatric, geriatric and obstetrical patient care plans are included. The student is introduced to the clinical setting in an observational role. Prerequisite: NRAN 720, 730, 755, & 789. NRAN 780 pre or co-requisite. Co-requisite: 735, 792, 795.
NRAN 792 Human Patient Simulator Seminar—1 semester hour
Small group seminar designed to provide simulated experiences where the student integrates interdisciplinary knowledge, develops critical thinking and practices psychomotor skills. Corequisite: NRAN 790.
NRAN 793 Basic Principles of Anesthesia II—2 semester hours
The third in a series of three courses. Lecture and discussion exploring the impact of common physiologic and pathophysiologic conditions upon the planning and implementation of the anesthetic plan. Designed to build upon the content from NRAN 785. Alterations in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hepatic, neuromuscular and renal systems will be presented. Prerequisite: NRAN 789 & 790. Co-requisite: NRAN 785, 796, 799.
NRAN 795 Regional Anesthesia—1 semester hour
Lecture, discussion and demonstration of conductive anesthesia techniques, pharmacokinetics of local anesthetics, anatomical placement and physiologic response. Co-requisite: NRAN 790.
NRAN 785 Advanced Pathophysiology—3 semester hours
Lecture and discussion focused on primary disease processes of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hepatic, neurologic and renal systems, common therapies and case management. Systems approach to advanced physical assessment, principles of hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiology and pulmonary airway monitoring. Prerequisite: NRAN 780. Permission of instructor.
NRAN 796 Clinical Practicum Introduction—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves introduction to basic anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment including noninvasive monitoring, preanesthetic assessment and anesthetic planning, airway management, patient safety and management of patient populations in low-risk categories. The student will function within the legal requirements as a registered professional nurse and interact in the professional role with integrity. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 799 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a beginning foundation to begin decision-making relative to the holistic care of the patient undergoing an anesthetic. Co-requisite: NRAN 791.
NRAN 850 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I—4 semester hours
The first in a series of four courses designed to expand upon the knowledge obtained during the Phase I courses. Course work builds on theories and principles taught in the Phase I curriculum and prior clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on the integration of research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Each student will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research. Topics include orthopedic, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, gastrointestinal, ambulatory surgery and the post anesthesia care unit. Patient cultural variations and the impact upon the anesthetic plan and implementation will be discussed. Prerequisite: Phase I courses.
NRAN 851 Junior Clinical Practicum—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills building upon prior experiences. Emphasis is given to management of common intraoperative and postoperative anesthetic complications, equipment malfunctions, and fluid and blood administration during management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional and sedation techniques are included. The student will advance in the professional role by effectively communicating with patients of various cultures and members of the healthcare team, and by independently seeking learning opportunities. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 852 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a foundation for applying theory to practice in decision making and problem solving. Co-requisite: NRAN 851.
NRAN 855 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II—4 semester hours
The second in a series of four courses designed to expand upon the knowledge obtained during the Phase I courses. Course work builds on theories and principles taught in the Phase I curriculum and prior clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on the integration of research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research. Topics include cardiac, thoracic, vascular and neurological surgery. Prerequisite: NRAN 850.
NRAN 856 Junior Clinical Practicum—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills building upon prior experiences. Emphasis is given to management of common intraoperative and postoperative anesthetic complications, equipment malfunctions, and fluid and blood administration during management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional and sedation techniques are included. The student will advance in the professional role by effectively communicating with members of the healthcare team and by independently seeking learning opportunities. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 857 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a foundation for decision making relative to the holistic care of the patient undergoing an anesthetic. Co-requisite: NRAN 856.
NRAN 860 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia III—2 semester hours
The third in a series of four courses designed to expand upon the knowledge obtained during the Phase I courses. Course work builds on theories and principles taught in the Phase I curriculum and prior clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on the integration of research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research. Topics include advanced airway techniques, trauma, critical care and obstetric anesthesia and analgesia. Prerequisite: NRAN 855.
NRAN 861 Senior Clinical Practicum—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice building upon prior competencies. Emphasis is given to interpretation and utilization of invasive monitoring techniques, vasoactive and other adjunctive drugs, advanced airway techniques and uncommon anesthetic complications. General, regional and sedation techniques are included. The student will participate in a call experience in a trauma center, a cardiovascular surgical, a neurosurgical, a pediatric and an obstetrical specialty rotation during one of the senior practicum in the curriculum. The student will advance in the professional role by acting, within their scope, as a resource for other members of the healthcare team. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 862 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a foundation for decision making relative to the holistic care of the patient undergoing an anesthetic. Co-requisite: NRAN 861.
NRAN 865 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia IV—4 semester hours
The fourth in a series of four courses designed to expand upon the knowledge obtained during the Phase I courses. Course work builds on theories and principles taught in the Phase I curriculum and prior clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on the integration of research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research. Topics include neonatal, hepatic, organ transplantation, organ retrieval and burn treatment. Prerequisite: NRAN 860.
NRAN 866 Senior Clinical Practicum—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice building upon prior competencies. Emphasis is given to interpretation and utilization of invasive monitoring techniques, vasoactive and other adjunctive drugs, advanced airway techniques and uncommon anesthetic complications. General, regional and sedation techniques are included. The student will participate in a call experience in a trauma center, a cardiovascular surgical, a neurosurgical, a pediatric and an obstetrical specialty rotation during one of the senior practicum in the curriculum. The student will advance in the professional role by acting, within their scope, as a resource for other members of the healthcare team. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 867 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a foundation for decision making relative to the holistic care of the patient undergoing an anesthetic. Co-requisite: NRAN 866.
NRAN 870 Synthesis of Principles of Anesthesia—4 semester hours
A comprehensive review and synthesis of the basic sciences related to anesthesia practice with a focus on current trends in anesthesia practice. Basic principles of anesthetic practice, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics and pharmacology concepts will be included. Prerequisite: NRAN 865.
NRAN 871 Senior Clinical Practicum—1 semester hour
Students will engage in supervised clinical practice building upon prior competencies. Emphasis is given to interpretation and utilization of invasive monitoring techniques, vasoactive and other adjunctive drugs, advanced airway techniques and uncommon anesthetic complications. General, regional and sedation techniques are included. The student will participate in a call experience in a trauma center, a cardiovascular surgical, a neurosurgical, a pediatric and an obstetrical specialty rotation during one of the senior practicum in the curriculum. The student will advance in the professional role by acting, within their scope, as a resource for other members of the healthcare team. Prerequisite: Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
NRAN 872 Clinical Case Conference—1 semester hour
Students will participate in small-group conferences focused on the integration of concepts relative to the practice of nurse anesthesia. An integration of anesthetic concepts with the scientific knowledge base provides the student with a foundation for decision making relative to the holistic care of the patient undergoing an anesthetic. Co-requisite: NRAN 866
NRAN 880 Healthcare Research—3 semester hours
Methods for analyzing and conducting research and evaluating research findings for use in practice are explored. The research literature in health care is used to illustrate and evaluate research principles. This course provides students with an overview of the research process, including quantitative and qualitative methods useful for the collection and analysis of data. The course will provide a broad framework for understanding and applying research principles and commonly used data analysis techniques in healthcare research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NRAN 885* Scholarly Project—2 semester hours
Student is guided by an adviser to complete a research-based scholarly project. Examples of scholarly projects include an analysis of the state of the science on a selected topic, creative approaches to practice, development of a research proposal or participation in conducting research. Other projects may be approved at the discretion of the adviser. Projects must be defended prior to degree completion. Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.
NRAN 890 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice—3 semester hours
An analysis of the professional components of nurse anesthesia practice emphasizing ethical, legal, political and socio-economic concepts. The history of the professional development of the nurse anesthesia profession will be discussed. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
NRAN 895* Thesis Option—2-3 semester hours
The Thesis Option is an alternative to the Scholarly Project (NRAN 885). The student, working independently with faculty guidance, completes a thesis to meet specific professional and academic goals. Through this study, the student will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the research process. The thesis must be defended prior to degree completion.
* The student must obtain a passing score on the written comprehensive exam prior to the Scholarly Project or Thesis defense.
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