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.
The student will:
- Use science-based theories to develop an anesthetic plan of care for patients across the lifespan experiencing a variety of specialty surgical or medical procedures.\
- Critically appraise anesthesia management strategies for specialized poplulations including orthopedic, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, gastrointestinal, and ambulatory surgery.
- Evaluate outcomes to improve quality of care in diverse health care delivery systems.
- Use information technology to collect evidence to inform nurse anesthesia practice.
- Identify ethical issues and aspects of cultural diversity which impact the delivery of quality care.
- Discuss health promotion and risk reduction strategies applicable to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.