NA780 Clinical Integration (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NA771  
This course focuses on the application of evidence-based research principles to nurse anesthesia practice. Discussions are facilitated by practitioners in a care conference format. Activities include reviewing principles of evidence-based practice interventions and critical analysis of actual case scenarios and professional issues.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Prepare and analyze a comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to a topic relevant to contemporary anesthesia practice.
2. Analyze patient care outcomes in terms of planned or actual care delivered, cultural awareness, cost, and contemporary evidence-based principles.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills while evaluating actual patient care.
4. Become certified and nurse managers for substance use disorders.
5. Discuss the concepts related to self-awareness and wellness and how they can be integrated into anesthesia practice.