Course Descriptions

NSG 701 Advanced Pharmacology

  • Substance Use Disorder Module
3 credit hours
Didactic
Term
Spring-only

Examination of the relationship between pharmacologic principles and the APRN's selection of pharmacologic agents in altered health states across the lifespan.

Prerequisites
NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology.

NSG 702 Population Health Promotion

3 credit hours

Use population health science for the promotion of health and prevention of disease in individuals, communities, and populations.

NSG 704 Foundations of Leadership for the Advanced Practice Nurse

3 credit hours

Explore foundations of personal, professional, and leadership development within the role of the advanced practice nurse.

NSG 705 Advanced Lifespan Assessment

  • Substance Use Disorder Module
3 credit hours
didactic: 2
lab: 1
Term
Spring-only

Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques and skills, concepts, and approaches for individuals across the lifespan.

Prerequisites
NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology.

NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology

  • Substance Use Disorder Module
3 credit hours
Didactic
Term
Fall-only

Theoretical basis of pathophysiological changes in acute and chronic illnesses confronted across the lifespan is presented. The course serves as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management.

NSG 707 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Quality Improvement (QI) Methods for the DNP

3 credit hours

This course provides an overview of EBP, QI, and research methodologies with a focus on the translation of research into nursing practice. Methods that inform the design of system-level advanced nursing clinical practice interventions are examined to include: clinical practice problem exploration, evidence search and critical appraisal, and practice change implementation, evaluation, and dissemination.

NSG 710 Advanced Nursing Practice Issues, Policy, and Ethics

3 credit hours

An analysis of health policy and advanced nursing practice issues with a focus on advocacy for nursing leadership, ethics, and finance.

NSG 739 Scientific Underpinnings for the DNP-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Role

3 credit hours

This course introduces students to competencies necessary to practice at the highest level within the nursing discipline. The role of the Doctor of Nursing practice-prepared advanced practice nurse is examined in the context of historical, ethical, environmental, clinical, technological, and professional perspectives.

NSG 740A Overview of the Nurse Anesthesia Profession, Role and Standards

2 credit hours

This course provides perspectives on the history of the nurse anesthesia profession, professional roles, and standards guiding the curricula and regulations pertinent to nurse anesthesia practice.

NSG 740B Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia

2 credit hours

This course builds upon themes related to the role of the nurse anesthetist, which were presented in NSG 740A. Topics include safety, professional interactions, added value of a nurse anesthetist in a variety of arenas, legal issues, and future trends as related to the role of the CRNA.

Prerequisites
NSG 740A Overview of the Nurse Anesthesia Profession, Role and Standards. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 741 Genetics, Chemistry, and Physics of Anesthesia

3 credit hours

The student will examine science-based principles of genetics, chemistry, and physics that relate to the mechanisms and effects of anesthesia. Mathematics concepts such as converting systems of measurement and calculating drug infusion rates will be explored. Components and functions of the anesthesia gas machine will be introduced.

Prerequisites
NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology. (With a minimum grade of C-.)

NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care

3 credit hours

Basic principles of safe general anesthesia care are introduced in this didactic course.

Prerequisites
NSG 741 Genetics, Chemistry, and Physics of Anesthesia. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 743 Foundations of Anesthesia Lab. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)
NSG 752A Foundations Clinical Practicum 1. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 742B Foundations of Anesthesia 2: Regional Anesthesia and Considerations for Common Procedures

2 credit hours

Basic principles of safe administration of regional and general anesthesia are reinforced in this course.

Prerequisites
NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 743 Foundations of Anesthesia Lab

1 credit hour

Basic principles of initiating and maintaining safe general anesthesia care are applied and reinforced in this lab course.

Prerequisites
NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)
NSG 752A Foundations Clinical Practicum 1. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 744A Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 1: Cardiac, Pulmonary, and CNS

3 credit hours

This course reinforces advanced concepts in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, incorporating the effects of anesthesia, and discussing management principles for disorders associated with the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous systems.

Prerequisites
NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 744B Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 2: Hepatic, Renal, and Related Systems

2 credit hours

The focus of this course is to continue addressing advanced concepts presented in NSG 744A. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are presented, incorporating the effects of anesthesia, and discussing management principles for disorders associated with the hepatic, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and related systems.

Prerequisites
NSG 744A Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 1: Cardiac, Pulmonary, and CNS. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 746 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists

3 credit hours

This course reinforces principles of pharmacology in anesthesia practice. Pharmacologic properties of anesthetic agents and common adjunctive drugs are discussed to enable the student to develop advanced plans for anesthetic management.

Prerequisites
NSG 701 Advanced Pharmacology. (With a minimum grade of C-.)
NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 747 Perianesthetic Assessment and Care

1 credit hour

Advanced principles of perianesthetic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients during complex procedures are reinforced in this lab course.

Prerequisites
NSG 705 Advanced Lifespan Assessment. (With a minimum grade of C-.)
NSG 742B Foundations of Anesthesia 2: Regional Anesthesia and Considerations for Common Procedures. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 748A Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 1: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Neuroanesthesia

3 credit hours

Advanced principles of anesthetic management for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and neurosurgical procedures are presented in this course.

Prerequisites
NSG 742B Foundations of Anesthesia 2: Regional Anesthesia and Considerations for Common Procedures. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 744A Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 1: Cardiac, Pulmonary, and CNS. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 748B Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 2: Management Across the Lifespan

3 credit hours

Advanced principles of anesthesia including obstetric and pediatric specialties are presented. Students examine anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and anesthetic management unique to the obstetric and pediatric populations. Simulations of induction and management for pediatric patients, aged from neonate to 18 years, and all levels of acuity will be conducted to reinforce didactic concepts.

Prerequisites
NSG 748A Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 1: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Neuroanesthesia. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 748C Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 3: Management of Special Populations

2 credit hours

Advanced principles of anesthetic management including patients of trauma, abdominal transplant, burns, and pain management populations are presented in this course. Students will examine and apply techniques of difficult airway management, blood volume resuscitation, hemodynamic control, and acute and chronic pain management in this course.

Prerequisites
NSG 748B Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 2: Management Across the Lifespan. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 749 Business, Management, and Finance in Nurse Anesthesia Practice

3 credit hours

Principles of business, management, and finance are applied to nurse anesthesia in this course. Students will analyze reimbursement and billing models, develop plans for business, and evaluate contracts for independent and hospital employment. Management relationships with staff, human resources, and other departments in a health organization will be evaluated. Health care and personal finance will be discussed.

Prerequisites
NSG 704 Foundations of Leadership for the Advanced Practice Nurse. (With a minimum grade of C-.)
NSG 740B Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 751 Evidence-Based Anesthesia Review

3-4 credit hours

An evidence-based update and review of the body of knowledge necessary to enter nurse anesthesia practice is the focus of this course. Students will revisit basic sciences, basic and advanced principles of anesthesia, pharmacology, and age and procedure-related management concepts. Students will write a summative Comprehensive Exam and participate in an objective structured clinical exam based on the entire curriculum.

Prerequisites
NSG 749 Business, Management, and Finance in Nurse Anesthesia Practice. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 810 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Immersion 1. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 752A Foundations Clinical Practicum 1

1 credit hour

Students will integrate basic anesthesia principles into practice in this introductory clinical practicum course.

Prerequisites
NSG 742A Foundations of Anesthesia 1: Basic Principles of Safe Anesthesia Care. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)
NSG 743 Foundations of Anesthesia Lab. (With a minimum grade of B- in each. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 753A Advanced Clinical Practicum 1

2 credit hours

Students demonstrate anesthetic management of complex procedures in this first advanced clinical practicum course.

Prerequisites
NSG 752B Foundations Clinical Practicum 2. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 748A Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 1: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Neuroanesthesia. (With a minimum grade of B-. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 753B Advanced Clinical Practicum 2

2 credit hours

This fourth clinical practicum continues the integration of advanced anesthesia principles into practice. The student will continue to develop competency with monitoring, use of equipment, administration of medications, and gain experience in anesthesia management including obstetric and pediatric patients.

Prerequisites
NSG 753A Advanced Clinical Practicum 1. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 748B Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 2: Management Across the Lifespan. (With a minimum grade of B-. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 753C Advanced Clinical Practicum 3

3 credit hours

This fifth clinical practicum is designed to integrate advanced anesthesia principles with preparation for clinical immersion. The student will continue to manage general and specialty anesthetic techniques for patients with complex comorbidities and broaden experience in care of special populations.

Prerequisites
NSG 753B Advanced Clinical Practicum 2. (With a minimum grade of B-.)
NSG 748C Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 3: Management of Special Populations. (With a minimum grade of B-. Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 754 Advanced Informatics & Healthcare Technologies

3 credit hours

Evaluation and utilization of information systems and technology to improve quality, safety, and system outcomes to improve health care.

NSG 810 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Immersion 1

3 credit hours

This sixth clinical practicum is designed to immerse the student in advanced professional practice as a nurse anesthetist. Students develop clinical leadership skills in experiences ranging from a team-oriented academic trauma center to a community hospital with nurse anesthetists in independent practice.

Prerequisites
NSG 753C Advanced Clinical Practicum 3. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 812 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Immersion 2

2 credit hours

This seventh clinical practicum is designed to conclude the student’s clinical immersion and marks the transition from student to advanced professional practice as a nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences range from team-oriented, academic trauma centers to community hospitals with independent CRNA practitioners.

Prerequisites
NSG 810 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Immersion 1. (With a minimum grade of B-.)

NSG 829 Clinical Data Analysis and Visualization

3 credit hours

This required course provides students with the skills to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret clinical data to evaluate quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. Students will apply data analysis techniques and use data visualization tools to support clinical decision-making and dissemination.

NSG 830 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Development

2 credit hours

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will utilize a framework to develop a scholarly DNP Project to address a clinical problem.

Prerequisites
NSG 707 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Quality Improvement (QI) Methods for the DNP. (Can be taken concurrently.)

NSG 831 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Implementation

1-2 credit hours

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead an interprofessional team to implement and evaluate a scholarly initiative that addresses a clinical problem.

Prerequisites
NSG 830 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Development.

NSG 831 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Implementation

1-2 credit hours

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead an interprofessional team to implement and evaluate a scholarly initiative that addresses a clinical problem.

Prerequisites
NSG 830 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Development.

NSG 832 DNP Project Evaluation and Dissemination

1-2 credit hours

This culminating DNP Project course provides an opportunity for students to disseminate their project outcomes and practice implications, reflect on professional growth cultivated during the project journey, and develop a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating how the project has fostered competency at the highest level of the AACN Essentials.

Prerequisites
NSG 830 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Development. (For 2 Credits.)
NSG 831 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Implementation. (At Least 2 Credits.)

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