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May 02, 2024
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2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NURS 7834 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia (4 Credit Hours)
This course provide the nurse anesthesia student with a general introduction to the basic principles of nurse anesthesia practice. A comprehensive overview of professional aspects and fundamental anesthetic principles related to nurse anesthesia practice are presented and provide a strong foundation that is essential for the student to provide safe, effective, individualized anesthesia management plans. Basic principles of preoperative patient assessment, anesthesia planning, operating-room preparation, interpretation of pertinent patient findings, and required documentation for safe anesthesia management is the focus of the course. An overview of the development of anesthesia as an advanced practice-nursing specialty will also be offered. Emphasis is placed on those factors that shape the practice environment of the nurse anesthetist: qualifications and scope of practice, professional role, commitment to the profession, professional organizations, the U.S. legal system, history, professional standards, political and practice challenges, global health issues, multiculturalism, and the concept of caring.
Lecture Hours: 4
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: NURS7831 >= B
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
Schedule Type: Lecture
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