DNP820 Introduction to Principles of Anesthesia Practice (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent course: DNP821  
This course is the first of three courses that explores basic anesthetic principles, equipment, monitors, and techniques. Principles courses are intended to build upon content learned in Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, allowing students to translate information learned into anesthesia practice. Anesthesia care plans are created for individual patients of all ages. Differing patient populations, including those with acute and chronic conditions, are explored in depth.

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

1. Create an individualized anesthetic management based on knowledge of pharmacology, normal physiology, and physiologic changes across the lifespan, and pathophysiologic alterations to provide safe anesthetic care for patients of all ages and states of health.
2. Integrate the professional standards of practice for the certified registered nurse anesthetist into patient care, with emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and legal aspects of care.
3. Summarize the use of monitoring technology and its application to planning care, ongoing patient assessment, and diagnosis.
4. Integrate psychosocial needs of the patient and family into the overall plan of care.
5. Plan for managing challenges and complications related to anesthetic technique and surgical procedure.
6. Create a plan for acute or chronic pain management of the patient depending upon the patient’s surgical procedure needs.