Focuses on human resource management as a major role of nursing administrators. Includes employee selection, performance evaluation, staff development, reward systems, committee structures, nursing audits, and credentialing. Individualized practicum experiences are arranged with nursing administrators in a variety of settings who function as student preceptors, thus providing opportunities for students to observe and participate in various roles and functions of nursing administration. The history of nurse anesthesia is presented and ethical and legal aspects of anesthesia practice are introduced. Concepts of management, organization and professional adjustment are presented.
Emphasis is placed on cultural diversity and meeting the needs of the medically underserved.
The student is mentored in professional role development. Includes cell physiology, fluid and electrolytes, and the cardiovascular, respiratory, hematological, and musculoskeletal systems. Allows the student to gain a knowledge base for use in analyzing, evaluating and utilizing principles of anatomy and physiology in anesthesia care. An in-depth, concise and current presentation of those aspects of anatomy and physiology which are relevant to the anesthetic management of clients. Allows the student to gain an increased knowledge base for use in analyzing, evaluating and utilizing anatomy and physiology in anesthesia.