DNP 863

Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I

The first of two advanced principles of anesthesia courses building on prior Basic Principles of Anesthesia I & II. AANA Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice and theory are synthesized with an emphasis on providing culturally competent individualized anesthesia care across the life span including topics addressing patient safety, the perianesthesia continuum, critical thinking, communication, leadership, and professional role. Best practices, based on research evidence, are analyzed in providing anesthesia care to a diverse population with/without coexisting diseases undergoing surgical/medical procedures related the following organ systems: cardiovascular; respiratory; neurosurgical; hepatic; gastrointestinal; and renal

Units: 4.0

Hours: 4 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours