NUR 880 : NURSE ANESTHESIOLOGY PRACTICUM I

This course is the first of six practicum courses. The practicum course has an emphasis on patient safety, vigilance, evidence-based practice, infection control and providing culturally competent care. Clinical activities include observing and assisting the licensed anesthesia provider with a complete pre-anesthesia checkout, assembling basic drugs and monitors for selected anesthetics. The emphasis is on the application of basic principles of general anesthesia. The student practices in the clinical setting for a minimum of 100 hours.