Course Description
General introduction to the basics of nurse anesthesia practice, including safety, assessment, airway management, considerations for specialized populations, crises management, substance use disorder, care plan development, and as a foundation to more advanced anesthetic concepts and techniques.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Discuss airway anatomy and management techniques.
- Assess anesthetic considerations for specialized populations and incorporate considerations into the anesthesia plan of care.
- Identify and treat crises in the operating room.
- Describe risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options for substance use disorder.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Worksheets/Workbooks | 5% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Exams | 80% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.
Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.
Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.
Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.
Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Apex Anesthesia (2023). APEX Anesthesia Board Review, Nurse Anesthesia Student Review Course
- Butterworth, J.; Mackey, D., & Wasnick, J. (2022). Morgan & Mikhail’s Clinical Anesthesiology (7th edition) New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Incorporated
- Cote, C., Lehman, J., & Anderson, B. (2019). A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children (6th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier
- Cullen, B.; Stock, M., & Ortega, R. (2023). Barash, Cullen and Stoelting’s Clinical Anesthesia (9th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Faraq, E., Mounir-Soliman, L., & Brown, D. (2020). Brown’s Atlas of Regional Anesthesia (6th edition) Elsevier
- Flood, J., Rathman, J. & Urman, R. (2021). Stoelting’s Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice (6th edition) Riverwoods, IL: Elsevier
- Gropper, MA (Ed.). (2025). Miller’s Anesthesia, Volumes I and II (10th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
- Hall, J. (2020). Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (14th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier
- Nagelhout, J. & Elisha, S. (2022) Nurse Anesthesia (7th edition) Philadelphia, PA; Saunders Elsevier
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.