NURS 7610 - Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures & Special Populations I

(3) Credit Hours

This course is a comprehensive examination of anesthetic considerations for neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Emphasis is on integrating physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology considerations unique to each particular population and applying clinical reasoning into the student’s clinical practice. The importance of integrating this knowledge and the inclusion of culturally relevant information while developing an anesthetic management plan for individuals will be emphasized. Current, evidence-based techniques and best practices related to these patients’ safe management will be presented. Prerequisites: NURS 7620, NURS 7630, NURS 7660, and NURS 7670 with minimum grades of B or department head approval. Admission to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Concentration. Differential course fee will be assessed.