Fall 2025

Advanced theory of anesthesia management for general and specialized procedures, diagnostic procedures, pediatrics and obstetrics.

Utilization of research, which includes the evaluation of research, problem identification within the practice setting, awareness of practice outcomes and the clinical application of research. Recommended preparation: research course; basic statistics.

Evaluation of the appropriateness of statistical methods applied to answer research questions and impact of statistical choice on applying evidence-based medicine to nurse anesthesia practice.

Examining the health care system focusing on policy development, health care costs, quality and patient safety, access to care, disparities, and future trends.

Focuses on the patients health history, on inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation of major organ systems and differential diagnosis.

Emphasis on the professional components of nurse anesthesia practice including scope of practice, organizational leadership, accountability, ethics and collaborative practice.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory in the clinical setting with observation and supervised clinical residency.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory expanded to neuroanesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, trauma anesthesia, critical care and pain management.

Lecture and simulation curriculum promoting synthesis and mastery of topics integral to the art and science of nurse anesthesia planning, management and delivery.

Part four of a four-semester curriculum promoting synthesis and mastery of topics integral to the art and science of nurse anesthesia planning, management and delivery.

Emphasizes the differential diagnosis, illness management, and perioperative optimization in patients presenting with hyperacute, acute, and chronic health alterations using illness scripts.

Mentored research on an individualized topic of interest leading to the professional doctorate. The project will culminate in a formal written research paper or presentation.