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Course Descriptions

 

Master of Physician Assisted Studies
  

  • MPAS 630 - Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation (4)

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all PA Program Year I course work.
    This course is a supervised clinical experience designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity to obtain medical data and formulate and implement a medical diagnosis and treatment plan in an internal medicine outpatient and/ or inpatient setting. The purpose of the Internal Medicine Rotation is to expose students to an adult patient population with acute and chronic medical conditions, including geriatric patients. The student must demonstrate clinical competence and pass an end of rotation examination to pass the course. Spring
  

  • MPAS 640 - Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation (4)

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all PA Program Year I course work.
    This course is a supervised clinical experience designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity to obtain medical data and formulate and implement a medical diagnosis and treatment plan in an emergency room setting. The Emergency Medicine rotation will expose students to a broad spectrum of patients, ranging from birth until death, with various acute and chronic medical conditions as well as acute injuries and emergent medical/ psychiatric conditions. Students will be placed in a hospital-based emergency room to obtain this exposure. Students must demonstrate clinical competence and pass an end of rotation examination to pass the course. Spring
  

  • MPAS 650 - Behavioral Health Clinical Rotation (4)

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all PA Program Year I course work.
    This course is a supervised clinical experience designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity to obtain medical data and formulate and implement a medical diagnosis and treatment plan in a Behavioral Health outpatient and/ or inpatient setting. The Behavioral Health rotation will expose students to a broad spectrum of patients across the lifespan, with various acute and chronic psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. The student must demonstrate clinical competence and pass an end of rotation examination to pass the course. Spring
  

  • MPAS 660 - General Surgery Clinical Rotation (4)

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all PA Program Year I course work.
    This course is a supervised clinical experience designed to expose the physician assistant student to a broad spectrum of patients with acute and chronic surgical conditions. Students will be placed in setting where they will be exposed to pre, intra, post-operative, inpatient, and outpatient care of surgical patients. The student must demonstrate clinical competence and pass an end of rotation examination to pass the course. Summer
  

  • MPAS 665 - Clinical Seminar I (1)


    Students will learn the basics of developing a scholarly research project and will identify a topic which they wish to investigate, formally document, and present during the Spring trimester. Students will be encouraged to explore topics that deal with applying classroom learning to clinical settings. These concepts will then culminate into a fully developed research project and presentation in MPAS 675 , Clinical Seminar II. Fall
  

  • MPAS 670 - Clinical Elective Rotation (4)

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all PA Program Year I course work.
    This course is a supervised clinical experience designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity to obtain medical data and formulate and implement a medical diagnosis and treatment plan in an outpatient and/ or inpatient setting. The final elective clinical rotation is intended to provide students with exposure to a specialty of their own choice and to provide them with an opportunity to sharpen their medical expertise and/or explore career possibilities. The student must demonstrate clinical competence and pass an end of rotation examination to pass the course. Summer
  

  • MPAS 675 - Clinical Seminar II (1)


    During this trimester, students will develop skills aimed toward a formal job search such that upon graduation, they will possess the skills necessary to successfully secure a job as a fully licensed and practicing Physician Assistant. A professional resume will be created while students explore topics ranging from employment strategies, medical malpractice, risk management, and reimbursement issues. This course also revisits and emphasizes the biblical perspective of servant leadership in the use of authority, which was first presented during RELP 510 . Issues pursued include the recognition of boundaries in personal relations within the workplace and balancing role fidelity with personal integrity.
    This course signifies the culmination of the scholarly research project started in MPAS 665   Clinical Seminar I. By the completion of this course, students will have fully developed a graduate-level research endeavor that reflects the student’s knowledge and findings regarding his/her chosen topic. The findings will be presented in written as well as oral format. Fall
  

  • MPAS 685 - Clinical Seminar III (3)


    This course entails a focused review of program subject matter. Students will participate in board examination-directed modules complete with practice examinations, designed to prepare them for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The test is a post graduate requirement for all PAs intending to obtain initial licensure in any of the 50 United States. The student will also demonstrate his/her grasp of all didactic and clinical knowledge acquired throughout the program. This will be achieved through complex simulation exercises in performing complete history and physical examinations and the demonstration of interpersonal skills. The students must also take and successfully pass an end of program written examination at the termination of this course. Summer

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 091 - Introduction to Algebra (3)


    This course is designed for those students whose with an ACT score below 19 on the math portion, a combined SAT score below 990, or a math SAT subtest score below 510, and who desire to strengthen their math skills before entry into a college-level math course. The course is a study of number systems and their properties; polynomials; rational expressions; exponents; linear equations; and inequalities with applications and graphing. It is designed to prepare students for MATH 105  - Intermediate Algebra.

     

    Not for University credit. Pass/No Pass Main Campus: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • MATH 103 - Survey of Mathematics (3)


    This course focuses on topics which include introduction to sets, mathematical logic, number theory, probability, statistics, algebra, geometry, metric system and consumer mathematics. Main Campus and Online: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • MATH 105 - Intermediate Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 091 , or one year of high school algebra with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00) or successful completion of the math placement test.
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on topics which include review of basic algebra; linear, rational, quadratic, and exponential functions; graphs and functions; factoring, exponents and polynomials; rational expressions and equations; quadratic equations and inequalities. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 120 - College Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 105 , a minimum ACT score of 19 on the math portion, or a minimum math SAT subtest score of 510, or successful completion of the mathematics placement test, or two years of high school algebra with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00).

    All prerequisites must have been completed with a “C” (2.00) or better and within five years.
    This course focuses on topics that include real and complex numbers; equations and inequalities involving linear and quadratic models; polynomial, greatest integer, absolute value, power, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs; real and imaginary zeros of polynomials; solutions of systems of equations and inequalities; and introduction to trigonometric functions. Appropriate support technologies, such as the graphing utility, will be used. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 130 - Pre-Calculus (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120  with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) or a minimum grade of “B” (3.00) in high school Algebra II. All prerequisites must have been completed within five years.
    This course focuses on topics that include equations and inequalities; analysis of exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, power and trigonometric functions and inverses; law of sines and cosines; analytic geometry, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and De Moivre’s Theorem. Modeling is incorporated in the topics. Appropriate support technologies, such as the graphing utility, will be used. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 159 - Directed Study (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular concept or subject.
  

  • MATH 181 - Calculus I with Analytical Geometry (4)

    Prerequisites: MATH 130  
    MATH 130  or High School Pre-Calculus with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00). All prerequisites must have been completed within five years.
    This course is a study of the mathematics of motion and change. Topics include limits, continuity, analytic geometry, and the differential and integral calculus of elementary trigonometric and transcendental functions. Application of the above topics to science, business, engineering, and the other branches of mathematics is explored. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 255 - Topics in Mathematics (1)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120 
    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course focuses on various topics in the areas of mathematics and will be offered as needs and interests arise.

Nuclear Medicine
  
  

  • RTNM 302 - Introduction to Clinical Nuclear Medicine (3)


    Corequisite: RTNM 301 
    This course is an overview of routine clinical procedures with supervised experience in the clinical environment.
  

  • RTNM 310 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures I (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    Corequisite: RTNM 341 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 311 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures II (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 310 
    Corequisite: RTNM 351 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 320 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation with Lab (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    This course focuses on the principles of both imaging and non-imaging instrumentation. The design, operation, and quality control of gas detectors, scintillation detectors, gamma cameras, solid state detectors, and PET/CT scanners are covered. This course also covers counting statistics and the applications of computers in nuclear medicine.
  

  • RTNM 325 - Radiopharmacy and Pharmacology (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    This course is a study of the theory and practice of radiopharmacy to include the production of radionuclides, preparation and calculation of doses, quality control, radiation safety, and applicable regulations. In addition, applicable non-radioactive interventional drugs and contrast media are discussed. For all administered materials, the route of administration, biodistribution, interfering agents, contraindications, and adverse effects is covered.
  

  • RTNM 331 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (2)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 , RTNM 302  
    This course covers topics in radiobiology including the response of cells, tissue, and organs to radiation.  Acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure are compared.  The course focuses on licensing requirements as well as radiation protection regulations.  Personnel and area monitoring with appropriate signage, radiation spills, record keeping, radionuclide handling from receipt, storage, and disposal are also discussed. 
  

  • RTNM 341 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine I (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 302  
    Corequisite: RTNM 310  
    This course provides students with supervised clinical education with participation in the performance of various nuclear medicine procedures including but not limited to patient care, quality control, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 351 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine II (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 341 
    Corequisite: RTNM 311 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 341 . Students receive supervised clinical education that includes instruction and participation in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 412 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures III (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 311 
    Corequisite: RTNM 463 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of the central nervous system. In addition, oncology imaging, special procedures, radionuclide therapy, and non-imaging procedures will be discussed. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 440 - Clinical CT Internship I (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 341 , RADS 371 , RADS 372  
    Corequisite: RADS 373  
    This course provides supervised clinical education in computed tomography.  Throughout this internship, the student will gain experience with a variety of imaging procedures employing acquisition and processing protocols along with contrast utilization as needed. 
  

  • RTNM 441 - Clinical CT Internship II (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 440  
    Corequisite: RADS 425  
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 440  and provides supervised clinical education in computed tomography.  Throughout this internship, the student will gain experience with a variety of imaging procedures employing acquisition and processing protocols along with contrast utilization as needed. 
  

  • RTNM 442 - X-Ray Production (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 351 
    This course covers the principles of X-ray production as it relates to nuclear medicine.
  

  • RTNM 463 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine III (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 351  
    Corequisite: RTNM 412  
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 351 . Students receive supervised clinical education with participation in a variety of nuclear medicine procedures including patient care, quality control, radiation safety, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration. 
  

  • RTNM 464 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine IV (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 463  
    Corequisite: RTNM 483  
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 463 .  Students receive supervised clinical education with participation in a variety of nuclear medicine procedures including patient care, quality control, radiation safety, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration.
  

  • RTNM 473 - Advanced Imaging (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 320 , RTNM 442 
    Corequisite: RTNM 341 
    This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to new and emerging technologies and techniques. The course will include an emphasis on positron emission imaging.
  

  • RTNM 475 - Advanced Procedures & Technology (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 320 , RADS 371 , RTNM 440  
    Corequisite: RTNM 464 , RTNM 441  
    This course investigates advanced nuclear medicine and CT procedures emphasizing PET, PET/CT, MRI, and new emerging technologies.  New radiopharmaceuticals and CT imaging techniques will be detailed.
  

  • RTNM 481 - Journal Review and Research (2)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 , STAT 205  or STAT 215  
    This course scrutinizes published scientific journal articles to reinforce analytical reading, study format, data collection, statistical analysis, and composition of a research project.  The students’ investigative paper will contain a literature search, abstract, annotated bibliography, findings, and critical summary of published articles.
  

  • RTNM 483 - Seminars in Nuclear Medicine Technology (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 412 
    Corequisite: RTNM 464 
    This course provides a comprehensive review of nuclear medicine in preparation for national certification exams. Numerous simulated registry examinations are administered during the course. In addition, the students will complete a capstone project that incorporates their personal philosophy of healthcare.

Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • ANES 500 - Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia (3)


    The principles of chemistry and physics involved in nurse anesthesia practice including organic and biochemical principles and their pharmacological significance. Topics include the basics of chemistry; the basics of physics; states of matter and solutions; acids, bases and buffers; gas laws and their behavior; fluid hydrodynamics; principles of electricity; basic nuclear chemistry; organic compounds and their relationships to therapeutic drugs; and pertinent areas of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
  

  • BIOL 716 - Advanced Physiology with Anatomy (4)


    This course includes advanced studies of human anatomy and physiology of the cell and muscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is placed on feedback mechanisms, homeostasis, assessment, and intervention. Basic concepts in human genetics relevant to anesthesia practice are introduced. This serves as a basis for understanding the pathophysiology of these systems and associated implications for anesthesia practice. Experiences with virtual anatomy technology or with the cadaver lab are included to integrate knowledge of specific anatomical structures in understanding the anatomical basis of selected procedures in the practice of nurse anesthesia.  
  

  • BIOL 732 - Advanced Pathophysiology (4)


    Students will learn in-depth concepts of physiology as they relate to the etiology of disease. Students will learn principles of multisystem function and dysfunction at the cellular and molecular levels, especially as they relate to homeostatic function. This study will culminate in a better understanding of the pathophysiologic processes of the human body.
  

  • DNAP 700c - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostics (3)


    The Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostics course prepares the nurse anesthesia student to perform a comprehensive history, physical, and psychological health assessment of patients across the lifespan, with focus geared to critical care and pre-/post-anesthesia settings. Didactic lectures integrate select pathophysiologic alterations with assessment abnormalities using a body systems approach. Case-based activities provide opportunities to critically evaluate perioperative clinical findings, identify significant potential complications, and formulate prevention/management strategies. The rationale behind ordering appropriate diagnostic and laboratory studies are included to help develop the student’s critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to further augment their comprehensive clinical evaluation. Instructor-led case discussions focus on specific aspects of pre-/post-anesthesia assessment, such as disease processes, psychosocial issues, cultural matters, ethical considerations, and spirituality concerns. Case discussions help the student appropriately integrate these special components into advanced patient care evaluation. 

    Supervised laboratory practice sessions provide an opportunity for the nurse anesthesia student to integrate medical knowledge and cognitive processing with psychomotor skills needed for the proper assessment of patients across the lifespan. Continual hands-on practice allows for the assessment of all human organ systems from head-to-toe, providing structured evaluation of the student’s grasp of advanced assessment techniques, including the development of a differential diagnosis, the understanding of medical concepts, and the development of effective and appropriate patient management/plan of care.

  

  • DNAP 701 - Integration/Clinical Correlation I (1)


    This course provides simulated anesthesia experiences related to the academic concepts presented in DNAP 735, DNAP 740, DNAP 740, and DNAP 750.
  

  • DNAP 702 - Integration/Clinical Correlation II (1)


    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature, as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. This course focuses on patient safety during anesthesia and will include research and discussion of aspects of anesthesia related to the AANA Standards of Practice. The course will include student presentations on assigned topics and a written assignment. The AANA Professional Practice Manual is reviewed, to include the AANA Standards of Practice. This course also provides simulated anesthesia experiences related to the academic concepts presented in DNAP 755 (OB); DNAP 760 (Pediatrics); and DNAP 765 (Cardiac/Thoracic/Neuro).
  

  • DNAP 703 - Integration/Clinical Correlation III (1)


    (includes Service Learning project & Simulation for CRM)
    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. This course also promotes application of healthcare as ministry through service to the community with a student-led Service Learning project. Also, students in this cohort may participate as co-instructors with the faculty in creating and activating simulation experiences where students in more junior cohorts are the learners. These students also may participate in simulation related to Crisis Resource Management.
  

  • DNAP 720 - Advanced Pharmacology I (3)


    This course increases the student’s understanding of fundamental drug actions and their effects on human systems. Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, receptor site physiology, toxicology, side effects, indications, and contra-indications are emphasized for each group of drugs.
  

  • DNAP 725 - Advanced Pharmacology II (3)


    This course examines the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic and accessory drugs used in anesthesia practice.  Receptor site physiology, mechanisms of action, factors modifying drug effects, toxicity, and indications and contraindications for use are emphasized.  Principles of biochemistry are integrated. 
  

  • DNAP 730 - Introduction to the Nurse Anesthesia Profession (3)


    This course introduces students to basic principles of practice in the nurse anesthesia profession. Pre-operative patient assessment, anesthetic record keeping, informed consent, airway examination, anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, ASA classification, and basic anesthesia techniques are explored. This course also introduces students to the AANA’s Code of Ethics for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Additionally, students will review concepts of wellness and develop a personalized wellness plan.
  

  • DNAP 735 - Principles of Science & Technology for Nurse Anesthesia (3)


    This course integrates principles of chemistry and physics germane to anesthesia practice. An in depth exploration of the anesthesia workstation and its components is also conducted. Students develop skills in pre-operative preparation of the anesthetizing environment and anesthesia workstation check. Principles of safety and infection control are also applied.
  

  • DNAP 740c - Basic Principles & Techniques of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (4)


    This course provides a beginning foundation for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care in healthy patients. Topics include designing and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans; basic airway management; principles of anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; anesthesia complications in the healthy patient; and anesthesia for basic abdominal, urologic, orthopedic, ocular, and ENT procedures. Simulator laboratory experience and operating room observation time is provided for students to develop beginning level airway and anesthesia management skills.
  

  • DNAP 741 - Clinical Orientation (1)


    This course builds on the academic/didactic material from the first two trimesters directed toward participating in clinical anesthesia and prepares the student to take these principles and incorporate them into practice in the clinical area. This course includes presentations by NAP CRNA faculty, some clinical preceptor representatives, senior SRNA graduate teaching assistants, FH OR leaders, and a workshop with a certified mental health counselor regarding appropriate assertive perioperative communication techniques, as well as a workshop with FH IT personnel regarding use of the FH SurgiNet and Cerner systems. The course also requires students to reflect on the on-site orientations to various clinical sites that occurred during the Fall trimester. The classroom components are concentrated during the week following the Fall trimester final examinations (12/13-20/2018, for 2018-2021 cohort).
  

  • DNAP 745c - Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia (5)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients with moderate pathology or undergoing increasingly complex procedures. Topics include regional block insertion and management, landmarks and ultrasound-guided peripheral and central venous access, radiologic interpretation of central venous access, acute pain management, and chronic pain management.
  

  • DNAP 750 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia for Patients with co-existing Diseases, Trauma, & Across The Lifespan - Geriatrics (3)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care in patients with co-existing diseases.  Topics include: anesthesia for patients with neuromuscular or skeletal muscle disease, cardiac disease (for non-cardiac surgery), hematologic disorders, with psychiatric/ mental disorders, renal dysfunction, hepatic disorders including liver transplant, and trauma management. Topics related to the special needs of geriatric patients are discussed.
  

  • DNAP 755 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan - Pediatrics (2)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of age related physiology and implications for anesthesia administration, with a specific focus on pediatric patients. Topics related to the special needs of pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients are discussed.
  

  • DNAP 760 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan-Obstetrics (2)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of age related physiology and implications for anesthesia administration. Topics related to the special needs of obstetric patients are discussed.
  

  • DNAP 765 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia for Complex Patients & Procedures (3)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for complex patients and procedures.  Emphasis is placed on the effects of moderate to severe pathophysiology and their implications for anesthesia administration.
  

  • DNAP 770 - Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia (3)


    This course explores issues related to nurse anesthetists in the roles of educator, business manager, consultant, researcher, entrepreneur, and influencer of public policy. This includes content regarding the business of nurse anesthesia practice management, such as basic reimbursement methodologies and payment policies specific to nurse anesthesia.
  

  • DNAP 790 - Evidence Based Practice I: Appraisal and Synthesis. (3)


    This course will develop the student’s ability to translate evidence into nurse anesthesia practice.  Students will be required to formulate a clinical problem statement as well as locate, appraise, and synthesize existing evidence. Ethics for research with human subjects, principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis will also be explored.
  

  • DNAP 791 - Evidenced Based Practice II: Design (1)


    This course spans two trimesters (Summer 4/9 & Fall 5/9), with one credit awarded in each trimester.
    Based on projects/research questions selected in Research I, students begin the process of research design. This includes a critical review of the literature, identification of research methods, instrumentation, and study designs appropriate for, and applied to the selected research question. Students submit the required research proposal to the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval as necessary.
  

  • DNAP 793 - Evidence Based Practice III: Literature Review (1)


    Based on project questions developed in Evidence Based Practice I and II, students continue the process of scholarly project design, which includes a critical review of the literature, identification of scholarly project methods, instrumentation, and scholarly project designs appropriate for, and applied to the selected PICOT question. Students submit the required scholarly project proposal to the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval as necessary.
  

  • DNAP 804 - Integration/Clinical Correlation IV (1)


    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature, as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases. This course focuses on how human errors could affect patient safety during anesthesia and includes research and discussion of aspects of anesthesia related to the AANA Standards of Practice. The course also encourages the use of Root Cause Analysis as a tool for identifying prevention strategies. It is a process that is part of the effort to build a culture of safety and move beyond the culture of blame. This course also promotes application of healthcare as ministry through service to the community with a student-led Service-Learning project. 
  

  • DNAP 811 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I (6)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with introductory clinical experiences an average of three days per week, for patients undergoing routine surgical procedures.  The objectives are to move from “Novice” in Clinical Practicum I to at least “Proficient” by Clinical Practica VI & VII.
  

  • DNAP 812 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II (6)


    During this practicum course, students continue to be provided with introductory clinical experiences an average of three days per week, for patients undergoing routine surgical procedures. Clinical experiences will also include anesthesia techniques specific to acute and chronic pain management, which may include administration of various regional anesthesia techniques. The objectives are to move from “Advanced Beginner” in Clinical Practicum II to at least “Proficient” by Clinical Practica VI & VII.
  

  • DNAP 813 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III (8)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experiences an average of four days per week, for specialized populations, surgical specialties, and complex patients across the lifespan and critically ill populations. The objectives are to move from “Competent” in Clinical Practicum III to at least “Proficient” by Clinical Practica VI & VII.
  

  • DNAP 814 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV (8)


    During this practicum course, students continue to be provided with clinical experiences an average of four days per week, for specialized populations, surgical specialties, and complex patients across the lifespan and critically ill populations. These experiences build on those skills accomplished in previous Clinical Practica. The objectives are to move from “Competent” in Clinical Practicum IV to at least “Proficient” by Clinical Practica VI & VII.
  

  • DNAP 815 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V (8)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experiences an average of four days per week, for complex patients across the lifespan and critically ill populations. These experiences build on those skills accomplished in previous Clinical Practica. Additionally, to assist in the transition from the student role to that of a full contributing member of the anesthesia care team, students in good standing may also be provided with more independence in their clinical experiences, whereby they are supervised on a 1:2 preceptor to student ratio by preceptors who are immediately available in all clinical areas. At no time is the supervision ratio to exceed two students to one preceptor. Supervisory ratios are decided by the clinical preceptors and program faculty in light of the level of the student, complexity of the case, anesthetic plan, surgical procedure, and experience of the preceptor, and will represent a conservative approach when considering increasing the supervision ratios. The objectives are to move from “Competent” in Clinical Practicum V to at least “Proficient” by Clinical Practica VI & VII.
  

  • DNAP 816 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VI (6)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experiences an average of three days per week, to assist in the transition from student to full contributing member of the anesthesia care team. These experiences build on those skills accomplished in previous Clinical Practica. These students may also be provided with more independence in their clinical experiences, whereby they are supervised on a 1:2 preceptor to student ratio by preceptors who are immediately available in all clinical areas. At no time is the supervision ratio to exceed two students to one preceptor. Supervisory ratios are decided by the clinical preceptors and program faculty in light of the level of the student, complexity of the case, anesthetic plan, surgical procedure, and experience of the preceptor, and will represent a conservative approach when considering increasing the supervision ratios.
  

  • DNAP 817 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VII (6)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experiences an average of three days per week, to assist in the transition from student to full contributing member of the anesthesia care team. These experiences build on those skills accomplished in previous Clinical Practica. These advanced students may also be provided with more independence in their clinical experiences, whereby they are supervised on a 1:2 preceptor to student ratio by preceptors who are immediately available in all clinical areas. At no time is the supervision ratio to exceed two students to one preceptor. Supervisory ratios are decided by the clinical preceptors and program faculty in light of the level of the student, complexity of the case, anesthetic plan, surgical procedure, and experience of the preceptor, and will represent a conservative approach when considering increasing the supervision ratios.
  

  • DNAP 880 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles Review I (2)


    This course provides students with a general overall review of anesthesia content to aid in preparation for taking the National Certification Examination.  Content review is presented through some lecture but primarily through computerized practice examinations so that students may identify individualized content areas requiring additional review and study.
  

  • DNAP 881 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles Review II (3)


    This course is a continuation of DNAP 880, and continues to provide students with a general overall review of anesthesia content to aid in preparation for taking the National Certification Examination.  Content review is presented through some lecture but primarily through computerized practice examinations so that students may identify individualized content areas requiring additional review and study.
  

  • DNAP 891a - Evidence Based Practice IV: Implementation (1)


    This course spans two trimesters (Spring 6/9 & Summer 7/9), with one credit awarded in each trimester.
    This course advances the development and completion of the selected scholarly project. Data collection and analysis are advanced under the direction of the project mentor, with periodic consultation from course coordinator.
  

  • DNAP 891b - Evidence Based Practice IV: Implementation (1)


    This course spans two trimesters (Spring 6/9 & Summer 7/9), with one credit awarded in each trimester.
    This course advances the development and completion of the selected scholarly project. Data collection and analysis are advanced under the direction of the project mentor, with periodic consultation from course coordinator.
  

  • DNAP 893a - Evidence Based Practice Va: Dissemination (1)


    This course spans two trimesters (Fall 8/9 & Spring 9/9), with one credit awarded in each trimester.
    This course is a culminating research experience that includes the completion of a scholarly project in a format suitable for dissemination in a selected peer-reviewed journal and a poster summarizing the scholarly project and its findings.
  

  • DNAP 893b - Evidence Based Practice Vb: Dissemination (1)


    This course spans two trimesters (Fall 8/9 & Spring 9/9), with one credit awarded in each trimester.
    This course is a culminating research experience that includes the completion of a scholarly project in a format suitable for dissemination in a selected peer-reviewed journal and a poster summarizing the scholarly project and its findings.

     

  

  • MSNA 501 - Clinical Conference I (1)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 524  , MSNA 531  , MSNA 532  
    This course promotes beginning synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature to service and healthcare as ministry.
  

  • MSNA 502 - Clinical Conference II (1)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 501  MSNA 533  MSNA 534  MSNA 621  
    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature, as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases.
  

  • MSNA 503 - Clinical Conference III (1)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 502  MSNA 622  MSNA 635  MSNA 636  
    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature, as well as presentation and discussion of morbidity and mortality of clinical cases.
  

  • MSNA 504 - Clinical Conference IV (1)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 503  MSNA 623  
    This course promotes synthesis of current anesthesia topics and research through review and application of current anesthesia literature as related to service and healthcare as ministry.
  

  • MSNA 524 - Pharmacology in Nurse Anesthesia (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 521 , BIOL 522 , MSNA 530 , MSNS 511 , PHRM 523     
    This course examines the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic and accessory drugs used in anesthesia practice. Receptor site physiology, mechanisms of action, factors modifying drug effects, toxicity, and indications and contraindications for use are emphasized. Principles of biochemistry are integrated.
  

  • MSNA 530 - Introduction to Nurse Anesthesia Practice (2)


    Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Program.
    This course introduces the student to basic principles of nurse anesthesia practice. Pre-operative patient assessment, anesthetic record keeping, informed consent, airway examination, anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, ASA classification, and anesthesia techniques are explored.
  

  • MSNA 531 - Principles of Science and Techniques for Nurse Anesthesia (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 521  BIOL 522  MSNA 530  MSNS 511  MSNS 511L  PHRM 523  
    This course integrates principles of chemistry and physics germane to anesthesia practice. An in-depth exploration of the anesthesia machine and its components is also conducted. Students develop skills in pre-operative preparation of the anesthetizing environment and anesthesia machine check. Principles of safety and infection control are also applied.
  

  • MSNA 532 - Basic Principles and Techniques of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (4)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 530  
    This course provides a beginning foundation for students to plan and implement nursing anesthesia care in healthy patients. Topics include: designing and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans, principles of anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, anesthesia complications in the healthy patient, airway management, and anesthesia for basic abdominal, orthopedic, urologic, ophthalmologic, and ENT procedures. Simulator laboratory experience, operating room observation time during June/July, and operating room clinical assignments during August are provided for students to develop beginning level airway and anesthesia management skills.
  

  • MSNA 532L - Basic Principles and Techniques of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (0)


    Corequisite: MSNA 532  
  

  • MSNA 533 - Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia (4)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 531  MSNA 532  MSNA 524  
    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients with moderate pathology or those undergoing increasingly complex procedures. Topics include: regional block insertion and management, acute pain management, chronic pain management, and trauma anesthesia.
  

  • MSNA 534 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia for Patients with Co-Existing Disease (2)

    Prerequisites: MSNA 531  MSNA 532  
    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care in patients with co-existing diseases. Topics include: anesthesia for patients with neuromuscular, skeletal muscle, and endocrine diseases; noncardiac surgery in the cardiac patient; and anesthesia for patients with hematologic, psychiatric/mental, renal, and hepatic disorders.
  

  • MSNA 551 - Directed Study I (1)


    One-credit directed study. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular anesthesia problem or area.
  

  • MSNA 552 - Directed Study II (2)


    Two-credit directed study. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular anesthesia problem or area.
  

  • MSNA 553 - Directed Study III (3)


    Three-credit directed study. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular anesthesia problem or area.
  

  • MSNA 621 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I (4)


    During this practicum course, students are provided clinical experience in all types of anesthetic techniques. Preparation of patients and equipment, pre- and post-operative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans, non-invasive and invasive monitoring, and airway management techniques are emphasized.
  

  • MSNA 622 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II (4)


    During this practicum course, students are provided clinical experiences for specialized populations and surgical specialties. Clinical experiences will also include anesthesia techniques specific to acute and chronic pain management.
  

  • MSNA 623 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III (4)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experience for complex patients across the life span and critically ill populations.
  

  • MSNA 624 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV (4)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with clinical experience for complex patients undergoing complex procedures. Clinical experiences also include anesthetic techniques specific to cardiac, intrathoracic, intracranial, and transplant anesthesia.
  

  • MSNA 625 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V (4)


    During this practicum course, students are provided with internship experiences to assist in the transition from student to full-contributing member of the anesthesia care team.
  

  • MSNA 635 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia for Patients Across the Life Span (3)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for patients across the life span. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of age-related physiology and implications for anesthesia administration. Topics related to the special needs of pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients are discussed.
  

  • MSNA 636 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia for Complex Patients and Procedures (3)


    This course builds upon previous knowledge for students to plan and implement nurse anesthesia care for complex patients and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the effects of moderate to severe pathophysiology and their implications for anesthesia administration.
  

  • MSNA 637 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles Review (2)


    This course provides students with a general overall review of anesthesia content to aid in preparation for taking the National Certification Examination. Content review is presented through simulated experiences and computerized practice examinations so that students may identify individualized content areas requiring additional review and study.
  

  • MSNA 641 - Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia Practice (3)


    This course explores issues related to nurse anesthetists in the roles of educator, business manager, consultant, researcher, entrepreneur, and influencer of public policy.
  

  • MSNA 690 - Final Student Project (2)


    Taken over three trimesters (5, 6, and 7) for a total of 6 credits.
    This is the capstone project of the nurse anesthesia program. While students will be working on their individualized projects throughout the program, credit for project work is given in the last three trimesters of the program. Successful completion and approval of student projects are required for graduation.
  

  • MSNP 565 - Population Health for Nurse Practitioners (2)


    This course focuses on the analysis, application, and evaluation of population health nursing processes at the levels of family, community, and at-risk populations. Including a range of health determinate that influence population. Identification of population health diagnosis as the basis of interventions to maintain and promote health, prevent disease, enable self-care within a community, and recognizes social and cultural determinates of health through evidence-based research.  This is a two (2) credit hour theory course and students are expected to complete thirty (30) clock hours.
  

  • MSNP 571 - Primary Care of Women (3)


    Primary Care of Women will address acute and chronic conditions of women. Students will learn and apply evidence-based practice to address the needs of the female patient, gender specific care, and behavioral health issues or concerns, which include the well-woman, preventive care practice, common gynecological problems, reproduction health and obstetrics related to patients and population health. Assessment, diagnosis, and health management of the woman will encompass CREATION Health principles. Students are expected to complete between 100 and 200 clinical hours in women’s health. This is a 3-credit hour course and students are expected to complete 45 clock hours.
  

  • MSNP 572 - Primary Care of Children (3)


    Primary Care of Children will address growth, development, behavioral health, and anticipatory guidance for well children and adolescents guided by CREATION Health principles. The course incorporates assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute, chronic, and behavioral health conditions of children and adolescents guided by evidence-based practice to include developmental transitions within a family context. Students are expected to complete between 100 and 200 clinical hours for this course.  This is a 3-credit hour course and students are expected to complete 45 clock hours.
  

  • MSNS 511 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostics (3)


    Corequisite:  
    During this course, students will integrate knowledge of cognitive processes and develop psychomotor skills needed for assessing health of patients across the lifespan. Health assessments involve the determination of psychomotor, developmental, nutritional, mental, and physical health status of the patient; the student also identifies appropriate diagnostic tests to assist in health assessment.
  

  • MSNS 511L - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostics Lab (0)


    Corequisite:
 

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