Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

A systems approach to advanced assessment of diverse patient populations. Students will demonstrate history taking, communication techniques, and technical skills to perform complete, systematic physical assessment for acute care settings. Emphasis on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, hepatic and neurologic systems; and their relation to the assessment and monitoring of patients in the acute care setting.

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.

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. Problem solving applications in the clinical area are utilized especially as they relate to proper drug selection, dose calculation and administration.

Comprehensive review of human cadaver anatomy for nurse anesthesia practice. A systemic approach to examine the relationships and organization of anatomical structures will be utilized. Includes an analysis of the major muscles, skeletal system, internal organs, blood vessels, brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Uses dissected cadavers to study anatomical variations.

Provides an intensive study of the major anatomical systems and regions of the body. Although all organ systems will be included, 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, extremities, and femoral triangle.

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, hematology, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, respiration, endocrinology, and neurophysiology.

Lecture and discussion focused on primary disease processes of the immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hepatic, neurologic, musculoskeletal and renal systems. The course will focus on pathophysiology, symptoms, and common therapies for disease processes relevant to anesthesia practice.

Lecture and discussion introducing basic principles of patient safety topics. Orientation to safe use and care of contemporary equipment utilized in the clinical practice of anesthesia is introduced. The principles of non-invasive monitoring in the peri-operative period are presented, including standards of practice and problem solving techniques.

Lecture and discussion introducing basic principles of patient safety topics and anesthetic techniques. Standards of nurse anesthesia practice and perioperative advanced physical assessment across the lifespan are included. Concepts pertaining to the development of an anesthetic care plan form the core of the course. Topics include airway management, intravenous fluid and transfusion therapy, patient positioning, fire and electrical safety, and thermal regulation. Basic principles of pediatric and geriatric patient care plans are included. The student is introduced to the clinical setting in an observational role.

Lecture and discussion exploring the impact of common physiologic and pathophysiologic conditions upon the planning and implementation of the anesthetic plan. Alterations in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hepatic, neuromuscular, and renal systems will be presented. Normal physiologic changes in pregnancy are included.

Lecture, discussion and demonstration of conductive anesthesia techniques and peripheral nerve blocks. Includes pharmacokinetics of local anesthetics, physiologic response and discussion of pain theory. Demonstration of adjuncts for anatomical placement, including the use of ultrasound techniques.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves introduction to basic anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning, airway management and management of patient populations in low risk categories.

The scholarship domains of integration and application are the primary focus on the course. Principles of scholarly skills including critical appraisal of the available research evidence, and synthesis of information from diverse formats and sources in the development of products of integration and application are addressed.

This course will focus on federal and state policy making processes and their influence on anesthesia practice. The impact of public policy on healthcare delivery and financing will be discussed. Strategies for state and federal advocacy will be explored.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.  

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. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research. Topics include orthopedic, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, gastrointestinal, and ambulatory surgery. Patient cultural variations and the impact upon the anesthetic plan and implementation will be discussed.

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. Topics include cardiac, thoracic, vascular and neurological surgery.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

Examination of the physiology, pathophysiology, and management of pain. Pain theory will be emphasized including pharmacological interventions. Content related to imaging for interventional therapies, and radiation safety is included. Evaluation of patient support systems including psychosocial aspects will be incorporated. Online course.

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.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

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. Topics include trauma, neonatal, hepatic, organ transplantation, organ retrieval, and burn treatment.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

A comprehensive review and synthesis of the basic sciences related to anesthesia practice with a focus on current trends in anesthesia practice. Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacology concepts will be included.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

Students will engage in supervised clinical practice that involves basic and advanced anesthesia skills. Emphasis is given to patient assessment, anesthetic planning and implementation, airway management, and management of patient populations in all risk categories across the age spectrum. General, regional, and sedation techniques are included.

A comprehensive review and synthesis of the basic sciences related to anesthesia practice with a focus on current trends in anesthesia practice. Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacology concepts will be included.

Application of skills, from research methods and statistics courses, to critical reading of empirical literature on clinical practice. Includes the translation of research into practice, the evaluation of practice, and improvement of nurse anesthesia practice and outcomes. Students will prepare a written and oral presentation on a selected clinical topic utilizing current research.

This course will focus on integrating leadership theories and styles and applying them to collaborative, interdisciplinary anesthesia practice. The business of anesthesia will be examined with an emphasis on management of anesthesia resources.

This course guides the student through developing required components for a selected DNAP scholarly project. Students will develop and present their DNAP Scholarly Project Proposal to faculty and peers.

This course is a continuation of the DNAP Scholarly Project initially formulated in NRAN920: DNAP Scholarly Project Proposal. Emphasis is on fundamental skills of systematic inquiry, interpretation, and evaluation of research for applicability to the nurse anesthesia profession. Students will focus on implementation of previously identified methodology and begin analysis and interpretation of results.

This course is the culmination of the DNAP Scholarly Project. Emphasis is placed on analysis of results, applicability to anesthesia practice, and public dissemination.

This course will focus on professional issues that impact anesthesia practice including ethics, practice standards, reimbursement, and the legal system.

This course prepares the student for identifying a problem statement, writing measurable research questions, reviewing the literature, and preparing the proposal. Students will be prepared to present the proposal to their respective committees upon completion of the course.