ANES 644 Principles of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Practice I
The course focuses on the study of applied science, biomedical equipment, and foundational principles for safe, evidence-based quality perioperative care. Focus areas will include decision-making and problem solving in perioperative preparation, management and evaluation of anesthesia delivery equipment, monitoring, basic airway management, pharmacological selection, patient risk stratification, and patient care transitions.
Competence Statement: Knows and applies the science related to biomedical equipment, anesthesia delivery systems and foundational principles well enough to apply these principles to nurse anesthesia practice.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Nurse Anesthesia DNP program.
Special information
2 Graduate credits
Effective May 6, 2020 to August 16, 2027
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze equipment and supplies that are pertinent for patient and procedure, accuracy and safety for quality patient care;
- Analyze factors related to patient positioning and basic airway management in the provision of safe and effective nurse anesthesia care;
- Critique management strategies for possible physiologic changes associated with anesthesia, medical and surgical care and equipment malfunctions.
Summer 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Principles of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Practice I | Popp, Jordan Goodell, Caitlyn R Kakela, Megan | Books for ANES-644-01 Summer 2026 | Course details for ANES-644-01 Summer 2026 |