Nursing

An introduction to basic pharmacological principles and classes of commonly prescribed medications, along with over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements used to promote human health and adaptation. The role of the professional nurse is examined in the safe administration of medications, assessing for therapeutic results, monitoring for side effects and adverse effects, providing client education, and prevention of drug misuse/abuse. The course will integrate evidence-based practices and promote critical thinking in making clinical judgments regarding pharmacologic interventions.

Introducing the nursing process with focus on the development of psychomotor and psychosocial skills. The Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) of Nursing is introduced and is utilized as basis for promotion of adaptation in human persons as evidenced in the four adaptive modes: physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence; emphasis on beginning recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses. History of nursing, selected theories of nursing, nursing roles, and definitions of human person, environment, health, and nursing are discussed; beginning skills related to basic nursing care, communication, and assessment are included. Clinical learning experiences occur in the campus lab and in structured health care facilities with adults. Prerequisite: admission to the ASN program. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL 261, MATH 101 or higher

Bridging the gap between the role of LPN and basic nursing practice as an RN. Focus is on recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses related to the physiologic mode of human adaptive systems. The RAM nursing process is utilized for delivery of basic nursing care for human persons focusing on the adaptive/ineffective responses of the identified physiologic mode needs. Builds upon knowledge acquired in study of anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology. In addition to the classroom and campus laboratory, clinical learning experiences occur in community and hospital settings with adults. Prerequisite: Admission into the LPN-RN program. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL 261 and BIOL 262, PSYC 221.

Focusing on recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses related to the physiologic mode of human adaptive systems. The RAM nursing process is utilized for delivery of basic nursing care for human persons focusing on the adaptive/ineffective responses of the identified physiologic mode needs. Builds upon knowledge acquired in study of anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology. In addition to the classroom and campus laboratory, clinical learning experiences occur in community and hospital settings with adults. Prerequisite: NURS 115 or its equivalent. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL 261 and BIOL 262, PSYC 221.

Focusing on recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses related to the 3 psychosocial modes of human adaptive systems. The RAM nursing process is utilized for delivery of basic nursing care for human persons focusing on the adaptive/ineffective responses of the psychosocial modes: self concept, role function, and interdependence. Builds upon knowledge acquired in study of anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital mental health care facilities with adults/children/adolescents. Prerequisites: NURS 115, BIOL 261 . Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 125, BIOL 262, PSYC 221.

Utilizing the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age, and elder adults; focusing on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to oxygenation (respiratory, cardiac); fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance (renal/urinary); activity/rest (musculoskeletal); endocrine function. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: NURS 125, NURS 126 Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 245 or NURS 246. Prerequisite for LPN-RN students: NURS 124, NURS 126. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 245 or NURS 246.

A continuation of promotion of adaptation in young, middle-age, and elder adults. Utilizes the RAM nursing process to focus on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to protection (hematologic, immune, integument); nutrition, elimination (gastrointestinal); senses; neurologic function. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in adults. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: NURS 241. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 245 or NURS 246.

For LPN-RN students that is a continuation of promotion of adaptation in young, middle-age, and elder adults. Utilizes the RAM nursing process to focus on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to protection (hematologic, immune, integument); nutrition, elimination (gastrointestinal); senses; neurologic function. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self-concept, role function, and interdependence responses in adults. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: For LPN-RN students only; NURS 241. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 245 or NURS 246.

Utilizing the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in children; specifically, focuses on adaptive and ineffective responses seen in infants, toddlers, preschool children, school-age children, adolescents, and their families. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective huan adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states examined. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in children and their families. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: NURS 125. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 241 or NURS 242 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Pre- or Co-requisite for LPN-RN students: NURS 241 or NURS 244 or permission of ASN Program Chair.

Utilizing the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in childbearing families; specifically, focuses on adaptive and ineffective human responses seen in women, including childbearing years, neonates, and families. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states examined. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptation for human persons/family adaptive systems included. Clinical learning experiences occur in campus laboratory and in community and/or hospital settings to develop skills in providing care for human persons/families. Prerequisites: NURS 125. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 241 or NURS 242 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Pre- or Co-requisite for LPN-RN students: NURS 241 or NURS 244 or permission of ASN Program Chair.

Current trends and issues in nursing, application of nursing care to promote adaptation for human persons and families, management principles, application for licensure, job seeking skills, and continuing education activities. Prerequisite: NURS 241. Pre-or Co-requisites: NURS 242. Prerequisite for LPN-RN students: NURS 241. Pre- or Co-requisite for LPN-RN students: NURS 244.

Bridges the gap between basic nursing education and professional nursing practice. Current trends and issues in nursing; philosophies and theories influencing nursing; role transition; analysis of the nursing process as applied to human persons, families, groups, communities, and society to promote adaptation in today's health care environ-ment. Prerequisite: admission to the RN-BSN Option

Introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology and to the broad spectrum of commonly used prescriptive medications in the promotion of human health and adaptation. Historical and cultural perspectives and current pharmacological principles addressed. Role of the professional nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention. Prerequisites: NURS 320, 330, 340, 350. Corequisites: NURS 360, 375. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Corequisite: NURS 300.

Focus on beginning professional nursing practice. Discussion of health care policy and financial systems; current regulatory measures affecting nursing care delivery; review of evidence-based practice guidelines; nursing philosophies and theories; role transition; analysis of the culturally sensitive nursing process as it is applied to human persons, families, groups, communities, and society to promote adaptation in today's health care environment. Evaluates the nursing paradigm concepts (person, health, nursing and environment) as described by the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM). Clinical experiences occur in the campus laboratory and various health care settings. Prerequisites: general education courses/admission to nursing program;Corequisites: NURS 330, 340, 350

Principles and theories of health screening; development of history taking skill, physical assessment, and communication skills necessary to synthesize a culturally sensitive nursing data base to determine health status in the four adaptive modes: physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence. Prerequisites: general education courses/admission to nursing program; Co-requisites: NURS 320, 340, 350

Examines the evolution, role, and future of nursing informatics. Benefits of information technology integration into nursing practice are evaluated. Prerequisite: general education courses/admission to nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 320, 330, and 350. RN-BSN Option: Consent of the student's academic advisor if current ASN student. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Corequisite: NURS 300.

Builds on concepts and principles from the basic sciences. Emphasis on pathological responses to illness and concepts of adaptation and the culturally sensitive analysis of genetic, physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses in compensatory and/or compromised health states. Prerequisites: general education courses/admission to nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 320, 330, 340. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Corequisite: NURS 300.

Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age, and elderly adults. Focuses on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to oxygenation (respiratory, cardiac); fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance (renal-urinary); activity/rest (musculoskeletal); endocrine function; and neurologic functions. Incorporates research findings in promotion of adaptive, physiologic, self-concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings.

Prerequisites: NURS 320, 330, 340, 350. Corequisites: NURS 310, 375. 

Evaluation of the role of community in the promotion of adaptation of individuals, families, groups, and society with regard to the 4 RAM modes; Culturally sensitive assessments of group, and community; assessment of societal resources; promotion of patient safety across the lifespan; and prevention/control of communicable diseases across the lifespan. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings.Pre-requisites: NURS 320, 330, 340, 350; Corequisites: NURS 310, 360

The study of issues arising from the intentional or inadvertent abuse of misuse of drugs and good as well as the legal and physical implications of such behavior. Emphasis is placed on theories of causation and treatment methodologies. The course will emphasize the scientific theories related to the causes and treatment for abuse or misuse of substances such as recreational drugs (opiates, Hallucinogens, marijuana, steroids), prescription and/or over the counter drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 115 or equivalent.

Enhances the knowledge and skills of the professional nurse in assessing and promoting adaptation for the expanding population of elderly adults. Use of research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the elderly adult. Prerequisite: Consent of the student's academic advisor; Pre- or co-requisite: Admission to RN-BSN Option

Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in childbearing families. Nursing interventions are based on research findings to maximize the childbearing family's physiologic-physical, self-concept-group identity, role function, and interdependence modes. Focus on adaptive and ineffective humanresponses seen in pregnancy and the childbearing process. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 425, 430 or NURS 425, 470, 480

Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in children. Nursing strategies are based on research findings to maximize the child's physiologic-physical, self-concept, role function, and interdependence modes. Focus on adaptive and ineffective human responses seen in children. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 415, 430 or NURS 415, 470, 48

Roy's Adaption Model posits that persons and the earth have common patterns and integral relationships which can be studied and described through systematic methods of research. Research terminology, methods of sampling, research design, data analysis, and significance of research findings. Evaluation of research data to foster evidence-based nursing practice in promotion of adaptation for human systems in the four adaptive modes. Prerequisite: completion of junior nursing courses; Co-requisites: NURS 415, 425 or NURS 460, 435

Emphasis on nursing interventions that focus on the promotion of adaptation of clients with acute, chronic and complex mental health problems across the life span. Current trends, ethical and legal issues, political, economic, cultural, and social issues that influence the health care of mental health lients and families are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisite: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 430, 460 or NURS 460, 470, 480

Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age and elderly adults. Focuses on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromisedhealth states related to multi-system conditions/diseases/states. Incorporates research findings in promotion of adaptive, physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Co-requisites: NURS 430, 435 or NURS 435, 470, 480

Facilitates transition from the role of student to that of beginning professional nurse. Focus on the baccalaureate nurse as a leader/manager and member of an interprofessional health care team in the promotion of adaptation for the human system. Emphasis on theories of critical thinking, health care administration, quality improvement, organizational management, and leadership as applied to the delivery of health care. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses, NURS 430; Corequisites: NURS 435, 460, 480 or NURS 415, 425, 480

Culminating capstone course designed to demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge presented throughout the generic nursing curriculum. Facilitates achievement of program outcomes through integration of content review with a systematic analysis of questions, critical thinking activities, refinement of test taking skills and preparation for the NCLEX-RN. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses, NURS 430; Co-requisite: NURS 435, 460, 470 or NURS 415, 425, 470

Culminating capstone course designed to demonstrate learning gained from coursework in nursing and General Education Core Curriculum. Communication, critical thinking, and therapeutic nursing skills are examined through oral and written assessments, including standardized tests, papers and student presentations. Prerequisite: Course taken in last semester of nursing major

This course critically examines theoretical and empirical knowledge within the discipline. Philosophical foundations of knowledge development in nursing, and the natural and social sciences are explored. Relevant theories from bioethics, biophysical sciences, psychosocial science, analytical science and organizational science are also addressed. Concepts and middle range theories used to guide nursing practice, influence patient outcomes, and improve health care delivery are emphasized.

This course explores properties of advanced physiology including physiology terms, levels of organization of the human body, homeostasis and feedback systems, adaptive mechanisms using a systems-based approach to study anatomy and physiology. The study of anatomy and physiology of the cell, cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine systems along with the physiology of the immune system and the inflammatory response is emphasized. Normal physiology of the pediatric population and obstetrical physiology is also included.

Prerequisite: All Spring I and Summer I Nurse Anesthesia Courses

Co-requisites: NURS 733, 741, 753, 753-A

Philosophical and historical health related theories, as a framework for knowledge will be examined. Builds upon concepts from undergraduate nursing research to systematically examine quantitative and qualitative research methods and the reasoned critique of clinically relevant, published research. Concept of evidence-based practice and its application to the delivery of culturally congruent care to promote adaptation is critically examined. Discuss scientific information and access to health care databases to facilitate development of scholarly activity. Creation of a focused review of literature utilizing databases is explicated.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Option.

This course will focus on the integration of informatics knowledge, informational systems and technology and their relationship and influence on healthcare. Key areas in informational systems and technology in healthcare relevant to the DNP role will be explored. Project management will be addressed. The optimization of informational systems and technology for the support of patient care, research, evidence-based practice, evaluation of care, outcomes, and quality will be explored. The future of the expanding role of information systems and technology along with legal and regulatory requirements will be studied.

This course provides an overview of the most commonly used biostatistical methods in the context of nursing science and health care related research. The major topics to be covered include types of data, descriptive statistics and plots, theoretical distributions, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and one-way analysis of variance. An additional focus is use of biostatistics to identify, evaluate, and implement data that contributes to meaningful evidence in populations based research, evidence-based advanced nursing practice, and optimal health outcomes.

This course builds on the content from Advanced Anesthesia Anatomy and Physiology. The focus of this course is on homeostatic mechanisms, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form, function, and dysfunction at the gross and cellular levels of organization using a systems approach. The pathophysiology of cellular functions of the nervous, cardiac, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems are emphasized. Pre-requisites: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia Courses. Co-requisites: NURS 700, NURS 754, NURS 754-A

This course builds on NURS 711 and examines pathophysiology using a body-systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and cellular levels of organization. Emphasis will be placed on the endocrine, renal, and hematological systems in adult and pediatric individuals. Incorporates an overview of cancer and genetics. Prerequisite: All Spring 1, Summer 1, Fall 1 and Spring 2 Co-requisites: NURS 720, NURS 771

This course focuses on the translation of evidence into practice, and health care delivery systems for informing policy and improving health care practices, clinical outcomes, safety and quality. Translational science frameworks and change theory are addressed. Strategies for project development, implementation, evaluation, and methods of data collection and management are included. The process of knowledge dissemination and integration is also emphasized.

Focuses on the development of advanced health assessment skills needed for delivery of comprehensive health care to persons across the lifespan with consideration of cultural and rural health needs to promote adaptation. Diagnostic reasoning is used to interpret data obtained from the history, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures to generate a comprehensive health assessment and problem list. Additional domains include family processes, transcultural issues, nutrition, genetic variations, growth and development, spirituality, and health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention. Prerequisite: All Spring I courses Corequisite: NURS 705, NURS 710, NURS 732

This course provides an overview of central concepts and topical issues in population-based health and epidemiology with a focus on clinical prevention and values-based care of culturally diverse populations. Principles, concepts, and methods of population based- epidemiological research are evaluated. Legal and ethical implications of epidemiology, genetics, and population health are explored. Prerequisite: NURS 710

Provides concentrated study in the art and science of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics and pharmacoeconomics to initiate appropriate pharmacological treatments in the management of common and recurrent health problems of persons across the lifespan in order to promote adaptation. Provides concentrated study to identify indications, contraindications, interactive and side effects of established and evidence based drug regimens for safe and appropriate pharmacological treatments. Concerns regarding developmental status, nutritional status, health status, or membership in a high risk group are identified. Strategies for counseling and education to promote informed adherence are explored. Ethical and legal regulations related to prescription writing and medication administration are addressed. Acquisition of prescriptive privileges for Advanced Practice Nurse settings necessary to provide complex innovative care to persons across the lifespan, with consideration of complementary, alternative and financial implications of medication use, is facilitated. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia DNP option

This course builds upon the principles of general pharmacology with emphasis on basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Specific emphasis will be placed on adjuvant drugs used in anesthesia and the effects on human systems. Areas of focus include psychopharmacological medications, prostaglandins, tocolytics, uterotonics, antineoplastic therapies, and histamine antagonists. Drugs and other treatments for acute and chronic pain are also examined. Principles of chemistry will be integrated throughout the course. Pre-requisites: All Spring I Nurse Anesthesia Courses. Co-Requisites: NURS 705, NURS 710, NURS 721

The course builds upon principles of general pharmacology with emphasis on clinical pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications commonly used in the practice of anesthesia. The principles of managing monitored anesthesia and conscious sedation are introduced. This course will include fluid and blood management and anesthesia effects on hemodynamic parameters with appropriate interventions. Pre-requisites: All Spring I and Summer I Nurse Anesthesia Courses Co-requisites: NURS 701, NURS 741, NURS 753, NURS 753-A.

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to collaborate interprofessionally and with stakeholders within organizational systems to influence, design, implement and evaluate health care policies that impact practice regulations, access to care, safety, cost and quality.

This course will focus on the adaptive leadership skills, strategies, and behaviors necessary to develop and sustain collaborative interdisciplinary relationships within complex healthcare systems.

This course will focus on the major aspects of strategic systems thinking as this relates to the management to complex health care systems. Comprehensive organizational, systems, and/or community assessments will occur to identify aggregate health or system needs, while working with diverse stakeholders in inter or intra-organizational personnel to improve patient outcomes. Scientific findings in nursing and other clinical sciences, as well as organizational, political, and economic sciences will be evaluated.

This course introduces students to perioperative nurse anesthesia practice, including principles and responsibilities of basic airway management, preoperative anesthesia assessment, perioperative anesthesia, and cardiac and non-cardiac monitoring. Review of anesthesia equipment and biomedical instruments are included. The advanced properties and anesthesia concepts of physics are incorporated and related to anesthetic breathing systems, basic gas laws, electrical safety, and operating environment. Prerequisite: All Spring I and Summer I Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 701, NURS 733, NURS 741, NURS 753-A.

This is the laboratory course for NURS 753. In this course, nurse anesthesia students are introduced to the operative environment, including anesthesia equipment and anesthesia delivery systems. Concepts of basic airway equipment, basic airway management skills, proper patient positioning and safety are emphasized. This course provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice and evaluation of task specific skills. Prerequisites: All Nurse Anesthesia Courses from Spring I and Summer I. Co-requisites: NURS 701, NURS 733, NURS 741, NURS 753.

This course introduces nurse anesthesia students to concepts necessary to plan and execute safe and individualized anesthetics. Emphasis is on perioperative management of anesthesia for patients with renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, ENT and neuromuscular diseases; orthopedic surgery; and obstetrical and fetal anesthesia. Includes anesthesia considerations for geriatric and pediatric populations in a variety of settings. The principles of neuraxial anesthesia are presented. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 700, NURS 711, NURS 754-A.

This is the laboratory course that accompanies NURS 754 and builds on previously acquired knowledge. This course introduces laboratory simulation experiences related to anesthesia principles used in the delivery of anesthesia to a variety of surgical patients. Simulation experiences with neuraxial anesthesia techniques, advanced airway techniques, and the induction of general anesthesia are incorporated. Provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice with and evaluation of task-specific skills. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia courses. Corequisites: NURS 700, NURS 711, NURS 754.

This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia and anesthesia techniques and related skills. The specific areas of focus include individualized anesthesia management for intrathoracic, vascular, cardiovascular, and intracranial procedures. Incorporation of acquired knowledge with emphasis placed on the management of patients with disease processes, including but not limited to, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and neurological disorders. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, and Summer II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 730, NURS 755-A, NURS 772, NURS 781.

This laboratory course builds on previous simulation experiences, and incorporation of specific content, twelve lead electrocardiogram analysis and interpretration, simulated experiences with one-lung ventilation, cricothyrotomy, and placement of arterial and central line catheters with ultrasound guidance. Introduction to ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. Provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice with and evaluation of task-specific skills. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, and Summer II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 755, NURS 772, NURS 781.

This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia related skills and techniques with focus on high-risk obstetrics. The course will focus on the management of acute and chronic pain and the incorporation of ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks. Crisis management application is simulated with high fidelity mannequins in a variety of monitored scenarios.

This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia concepts and techniques. Concepts include providing individualized perianesthesia care for patients with complicated morbidities, comorbidities in urgent and emergent conditions such as trauma, burns, organ transplant recipients, organ transplant donors, high-risk pediatrics including congenital and fetal abnormalities, and crisis management demonstration utilizing high-fidelity simulation. Prerequisite courses: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 777, NURS 782.

Applies introductory anesthesia nursing knowledge regarding the delivery of anesthesia at a beginning level of competence for a variety of procedures in various clinical settings and across the patient lifespan. Introduces clinical care with supervised participation in actual administration of anesthesia. Demonstrates internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Student will analyze aspects of a pertinent health history and chart review. Students will prepare verbal and/or written care plans regarding the formulation and implementation of appropriate management for adult patients, undergoing elective procedures from low to moderate risk. Emphasizes use of the anesthesia machine, including the FDA recommended checkout procedure, as well as operation of physiological monitoring systems, anesthesia ventilators, and drug delivery systems. Emphasizes technical skills of airway management, to include mask management and laryngoscopy with endotracheal intubation. Reinforces and guides processes related to maintaining ethical and legal conduct, including verbal communication, record keeping, and confidentiality of patient information. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program. A minimum of 50 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Prerequisites: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 712, NURS 720

This course continues the application of nursing knowledge to the delivery of anesthesia at an advancing level of competency for a variety of procedures in various clinical settings and across the patient lifespan. Demonstrates internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Continued instruction is provided on aspects of a pertinent health history and chart review, the formulation and implementation of appropriate management plans for adult patients, undergoing elective procedures of moderate risk. The course emphasizes safe and proficient use of the anesthesia machine, including the FDA recommended checkout procedure, as well as operation of physiological monitoring systems, anesthesia ventilators, and drug delivery systems. Proficiency in the technical skills of airway management, including mask management and laryngoscopy with endotracheal intubation, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic profiles and safe use of all common anesthetic and adjunct anesthesia drugs is also emphasized. Professional responsibility and accountability for ethical and legal conduct is stressed. Pharmacogenomics and the importance of culture will be emphasized when planning a creating an individualized anesthesia plan for patients. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program. A minimum of 50 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Prerequisites: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II and Fall II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co- requisites: NURS 755, NURS 755-A, NURS 781.

This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients undergoing a variety of procedures in clinical settings and may incorporate on-call experiences and specialty rotations in student practice. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sites to gain experience in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regimen along the educational/experiential continuum. Guidance on timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations and formulation of increasingly complex anesthesia care plans for patients. Pharmacogenomics and the importance of cultural care will be emphasized when creating an individualized anesthesia care plans. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a Doctor of Nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and implement their DNP project. A minimum of 125 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Pre-requisites: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II and Fall II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 742, NURS 756.

This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients undergoing a variety of procedures in clinical settings and may incorporate on-call experiences and specialty rotations in student practice. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sites to gain experience in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regime along the educational/experiential continuum. Demonstration of timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations and formulation of increasingly complex anesthesia care plans; including, pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, neurological, and other specialty areas. Pharmacogenomics, and the importance of cultural care will be emphasized when creating individualized anesthesia care plans. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a Doctor of Nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and implement their DNP project. A minimum of 125 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 757, NURS 782.

This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients with enhanced emphasis on development of independent practice, including student performance as the primary nurse anesthetist with the clinical preceptor acting as a consultant. Provides intensive experience in all clinical anesthesia areas. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sites to gain experience in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regime along the educational/experiential continuum.On-call and specialty rotation opportunities may be provided. Demonstration of timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations. The ability to formulate complex anesthesia care plans for individualized patients and emergency situations and cases; including pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, neurological, and other specialty areas.. In this semester the students synthesize and integrate all aspects of anesthesia care. Students should be transitioning for entry into practice. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a doctorate of nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and complete and evaluate their DNP project. A minimum of 150 practices hours must be fulfilled this course. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Anesthesia courses. Co-requisite: NURS 783, NURS 789.

This course is an introductory course that provides the student with advanced study and direction in practice application-orientation inquiry leading to the development of the DNP Project; reflecting the interest of the student and designed to meet individual interests and career goals. Emphasis is placed on the planning stage of the DNP Project.

Prerequisites: NURS 700, 710

Pre or Corequisite: NURS 720

The purpose of this course is to expand the knowledge and skills acquired in the NURS 781 DNP Project course to incorporate the essential components of the project in the appropriate area or area of practice to ultimately focus on project readiness for the implementation phase. The course will culminate with the student presenting the DNP project plan in a scholarly oral presentation to the DNP Project Team. Prerequisite: N: 781

The purpose of this course is to build upon knowledge and skills acquired in the NURS 782 DNP Project course and to culminate in the evaluation and dissemination of the DNP Project. The course will culminate with the student presenting the DNP project in a scholarly oral presentation and disseminating the results of the project. Prerequisite: NURS 782

This course provides comprehensive examination of anesthesia principles of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, and chemistry in preparation for the National Certification Examination for nurse anesthesia practice. Prerequisite: All Fall I, Spring I, Summer I, Fall II, Spring II, Summer II, Spring III, Summer III Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisite: NURS 778, NURS 783