Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Academic Objectives

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• Integrate chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetics of anesthesia and adjunct drugs into working care plans
• Recognize chemical structures of anesthesia and adjunct drugs and make lateral applications based upon drug profiles and kinetics
• Discuss normal physiology and anatomy of the central nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, renal system, endocrine system and digestive system
• Identify and explain the pathophysiologic conditions that occur in systems and make application in the administration of anesthesia
• Discuss the special considerations, anatomical and physiologic differences in neonates, infants, children, and apply the information in the administration of anesthesia
• Discuss the normal physiologic changes of pregnancy, the physiologic changes in disease/high risk states in pregnancy, and apply the information in the administration of anesthesia to the parturient for delivery and surgical conditions not resulting in delivery
• Explain the pathophysiology of various congenital heart diseases, coronary artery disease, and adult valvular heart disease
• Identify the anatomy necessary to safely administer regional anesthesia;
• Identify special considerations, physiologic and pharmacologic profile changes of the geriatric patient
• Discuss issues related to the practice of nurse anesthesia, including ethics, history, reimbursement, managed care and the business of anesthesia
• Design and conduct a research project
• Explain the differences between licensure, accreditation and certification