The overall objective of the Program is to prepare registered professional nurses for
practice in the art and science of the specialty of Nurse Anesthesia. Given a patient or patient care situation in the
practice of nurse anesthesia, the graduate will:
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Formulate Anesthesia Care Plans for given patients (ASA Classification I-V) |
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Select, implement, and evaluate anesthesia management plans |
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Implement the anesthesia plan employing the full scope of anesthesia practice to include
both general and regional anesthesia |
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Perform and utilize associated procedures needed during the anesthetic management of the
patient |
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Evaluate the postoperative course of the patient |
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Perform, within medically established guidelines, resuscitation of the newborn infant,
child, or adult as the need arises |
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Function as a team leader during cardiovascular and/ or pulmonary emergencies |
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Provide effective care and first echelon maintenance on all anesthesia equipment; report
defective equipment |
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Effectively conduct and manage anesthesia care in the obstetrical labor and delivery
service |
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Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with that of a professional |
