Didactic Phase
The initial 18-month didactic phase of the program includes basic science, advanced practice nursing, and anesthesia courses. Each semester is six months in length and divided into three terms. The course load per term will vary. View course descriptions.
‡ Course offered online only
* Advanced Nursing Practice Core
Spring 1 Semester Courses
- *Advanced Health Assessment
- ‡*Professional Philosophy & Scholarship
- ‡*Leading & Managing Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û Systems
- ‡*Ethical & Multicultural Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û
- ‡*Theories & Concepts in Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û
- ‡*Approaches to Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û Education
- ‡*Influencing Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û Policy
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- ‡*Quality Outcomes Management
- ‡*Decision Science & Informatics in Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û
Fall 1 Semester
- Advanced Pathophysiology I
- Anatomical Science I
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Principles of Anesthesia
- Pharmacology in Advanced Practice
- Human Physiology
- Immunology for Health Professions
- Physics for Anesthesia Practice
- ‡*Emerging Sciences in Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û
Spring 2 Semester
- Advanced Pathophysiology II
- Anatomical Science II
- Advanced Principles of Anesthesia
- Pharmacology in Advanced Practice II
- Human Physiology II
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- ‡*Translational Research
- Radiology for Health Professions
- Clinical Skills Inquiry
- Nervous System
Clinical Phase
The second phase of the program consists of 18 months of clinical training in a variety of hospital learning environments as well as several synthesis courses. The clinical phase provides extensive clinical education in the provision of general, regional, and local anesthesia. Students will gain experience with a depth and breadth of cases that significantly exceeds requirements for training as a CRNA.
Synthesis Courses
- ‡Seminars in Anesthesia
- ‡*Evidence Based Anesthesia Practice
- ‡Critical Concepts in Anesthesia
- ‡*DNP Project in Anesthesia
- Comprehensive Examination in Anesthesia
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