Cardiovascular Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Analyze the contributions of the cardiovascular system in maintaining body homeostasis.
• Contrast the symptomatology of various forms of cardiac dysfunction.
• Appraise the influence of cardiovascular dysfunction on the delivery of anesthesia nursing care.
• Describe anesthetic considerations and care implications for patients with cardiovascular dysfunction in a variety of case scenarios.
• Formulate and present an anesthesia plan of care for patients with cardiovascular dysfunction based on scientific principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nursing.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Classwork/Homework Assigned Readings Apex Anesthesia Review Tutorials and Workbooks Quizzes	10%
Computerized Exam I	15%
Computerized Exam II	15%
Computerized Exam III	15%
Computerized Exam IV	15%
Computerized Exam V	15%
Computerized Exam VI	15%

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: Board Review, CRNA Continuing Education. (2023). https://www.apexanesthesia.com/student
• 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 (No newer version)
• Cote, C., Lehman, J., & Anderson, B. (2024). A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children (7h 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 (No newer version)
• Flood, J., Rathman, J. & Urman, R. (2021). Stoelting’s Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice (6th edition) Riverwoods, IL: Elsevier
• Gropper, MA (Ed.). (2019). Miller’s Anesthesia, Volumes I and II (9th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier (No newer version)
• Hall, J. E. (2025). Guyton and Hall Textbook of medical physiology (15th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier.
• Nagelhout, J. & Elisha, S. (2023) Nurse Anesthesia (7th edition) Philadelphia, PA; Saunders Elsevier (No newer version).