Nursing Anesthesiology (NUAN)

NUAN 443. Professional Role of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. 1 Unit.

This course will explore the role of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Emphasis will be placed on the historical development of the role, regulation of practice, professional organizations, and professional practice standards and guidelines.

NUAN 445. Anatomy & Physiology for Anesthesia Practice. 2 Units.

This course explores the anatomical and physiological principles essential to anesthesia practice. Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of major organ systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems. Topics will include cellular and tissue physiology, neurophysiology, cardiovascular dynamics, respiratory mechanics, and homeostatic regulation. This course provides a foundational understanding of human anatomy and physiology as it pertains to anesthesia care. Prereq: Enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nurse Anesthesia program.

NUAN 450. Pharmacological Strategies in Anesthesia Practice. 2 Units.

This course will provide a comprehensive analysis of anesthetic agents, adjunct drugs, and pharmacologic principles related to anesthesia practice. The interaction between anesthetic agents and other pharmacologic therapies will be identified. Prereq: Enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nurse Anesthesia program.

NUAN 455. Diagnostic Reasoning for Anesthesia Practice. 1 Unit.

This course focuses on the utilization of assessment data to support clinical decision-making in anesthesia practice. Students will develop proficiency in interpreting and applying diagnostic tools essential for perioperative patient management, including invasive and non-invasive cardiac examinations, point-of-care ultrasound, radiological studies, and other diagnostic techniques. Through case-based learning and hands-on practice, students will refine their ability to make informed, evidence-based clinical decisions. Prereq or Coreq: NURS 459.

NUAN 458. Principles of Anesthesia I. 3 Units.

This course will introduce the student to the foundational principles of nurse anesthesia practice. Emphasis will be placed on the development of knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for delivery of safe, effective anesthesia. As the first of a two-course sequence, this course focuses on the fundamental concepts of anesthesia, including patient safety, equipment use, standards of anesthesia care, and the scientific principles underlying anesthesia practice. Students will be introduced to the operating room environment, including safety protocols, sterile technique, and interdisciplinary team dynamics. Prereq: Enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nurse Anesthesia program.

NUAN 459. Principles of Anesthesia II. 3 Units.

This course will build upon the foundational principles introduced in NUAN 458, expanding into the application of anesthesia principles across specific patient populations. Emphasis will be placed on anesthetic considerations for diverse age groups, patients with altered health states, and those undergoing common surgical procedures. Students will refine their ability to develop comprehensive anesthetic plans, including multimodal pain management techniques and apply perioperative decision-making strategies. Prereq: NUAN 458.

NUAN 460. Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I. 4 Units.

This course will focus on the anesthetic management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, and other procedures involving the cardiac, respiratory, and hematologic systems. Emphasis is placed on disease implications, advanced monitoring techniques, pharmacologic interventions, and evidence-based anesthetic strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Prereq: NUAN 459.

NUAN 461. Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II. 3 Units.

This course will explore the anesthetic management of patients with conditions affecting the renal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, hepatobiliary, and neurological systems. Students will refine their skills in developing individualized anesthetic plans, utilizing advanced monitoring techniques, and applying pharmacologic principles and anesthetic strategies for complex surgical cases. Prereq: NUAN 460.

NUAN 462. Advanced Principles of Anesthesia III. 3 Units.

This course will focus on the unique anesthetic considerations for pediatric and obstetric patients. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing anesthesia care by tailoring pharmacologic management, monitoring strategies, and perioperative decision-making to meet the needs of these specialized populations. Prereq: NUAN 461.

NUAN 507. Nurse Anesthesia Practice Management. 1 Unit.

This course will focus on management, entrepreneurial concepts, and topics related to nurse anesthesia practice. Seminars will focus on integrating legal, fiscal, quality improvement, and other factors that affect environments of care. Prereq: Enrolled in DNP Anesthesia program or Requisites Not Met permission.

NUAN 550A. Anesthesia Seminar I. 1 Unit.

This course is the first of a three-course sequence designed to examine the current body of knowledge related to nurse anesthesia practice. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of theory, evidence, and application of research outcomes. Prereq: NUAN 462.

NUAN 550B. Anesthesia Seminar II. 1 Unit.

This course is the second of a three-course sequence designed to examine the current body of knowledge related to nurse anesthesia practice. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of theory, evidence, and application of research outcomes. Prereq: NUAN 550A.

NUAN 550C. Anesthesia Seminar III. 1 Unit.

This course is the third of a three-course sequence designed to examine the current body of knowledge related to nurse anesthesia practice. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of theory, evidence, and application of relevant research outcomes. Prereq: NUAN 550B.

NUAN 551A. Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Clinical Practicum I. 1 Unit.

This course will emphasize nurse anesthesia care for individuals with complex medical conditions, or those who require increasingly complex procedures. Students will demonstrate advanced monitoring techniques, safe use of pharmacologic agents, and the management of high-stress situations. Prereq: NUAN 462.

NUAN 551B. Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Clinical Practicum II. 1 Unit.

This course will emphasize nurse anesthesia care for individuals with complex medical conditions, or those who require increasingly complex procedures. Students will demonstrate advanced monitoring techniques, safe use of pharmacologic agents, and the management of high-stress situations. Prereq: NUAN 551A.

NUAN 551C. Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Clinical Practicum III. 1 Unit.

This course will emphasize nurse anesthesia care for individuals with complex medical conditions, or those who require increasingly complex procedures. Students will demonstrate advanced monitoring techniques, safe use of pharmacologic agents, and the management of high-stress situations. Prereq: NUAN 551B.

NUAN 551D. Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Clinical Practicum IV. 1 Unit.

This course will emphasize nurse anesthesia care for individuals with complex medical conditions or those who require increasingly complex procedures. Students will demonstrate advanced monitoring techniques, safe use of pharmacologic agents, and management of high-stress situations. Prereq: NUAN 551C.

NUAN 552. Nurse Anesthesia: Advanced Practice II. 1 - 5 Units.

The continuation of advanced, independent clinical nurse anesthesia administration. Emphasis is on management of higher risk patients for more difficult procedures, performing total anesthetic care with minimum of anesthesiologist supervision, and readiness for transition from student to graduate status. Prereq: NUAN 551A and NUAN 551B and NUAN 551C.