NURS 8303 - ADVANCED ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSE ANESTHESIA III

[3 Credits]

The course develops and applies advanced practice nursing roles and practice skills related to nurse anesthesia. The course follows the professional practice standards of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and consists of advanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems with particular reference to its application to anesthesia, cardiovascular and acute care management. Pathophysiology of these systems will be reviewed in relation to the anesthesia management of patients. Prerequisite: Integrated Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia I.