Description
This course prepares the beginning student for the specialty of nurse anesthesia by providing practical foundation for facilitation of a smooth transition into the practice of nurse anesthesia. Students are presented with an overview of nurse anesthesia, from historical, professional, ethical, organizational, and clinical points of view. Professional tenets such as accountability, vigilance and collaborative communication are examined. Standards of Care are introduced. Development of the anesthesia care plan is described, and students formulate clinical care plans with assistance. Major anesthesia modalities are identified, compared, and contrasted relative to patient and procedure. Clinical safety issues related to patient care, professional ethics and organizational policies are explored.
Prerequisites: None