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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NGR6441L
Tracking Number - 2860

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Current Status: Approved by SCNS - 2012-05-15
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: for MS in Nursing; to GC 4/2/12; to USF Syst for conc 4/5/12; to GC 4/16/12; to SCNS 4/16/12. SCNS Appd eff 6/1/12. Nbr 6496L appd as 6441L


Detail Information

  1. Date & Time Submitted: 2012-03-22
  2. Department: Nursing
  3. College: NR
  4. Budget Account Number: 620100020
  5. Contact Person: Dewel Lindsey
  6. Phone: 8133969978
  7. Email: jlindsey@health.usf.edu
  8. Prefix: NGR
  9. Number: 6441L
  10. Full Title: Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab II
  11. Credit Hours: 2
  12. Section Type: I - Internships (Including Practicum)
  13. Is the course title variable?: N
  14. Is a permit required for registration?: N
  15. Are the credit hours variable?: N
  16. Is this course repeatable?:
  17. If repeatable, how many times?: 0
  18. Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Nurse Anesthesia Sim Lab II
  19. Course Online?: C - Face-to-face (0% online)
  20. Percentage Online: 0
  21. Grading Option: S - S/U Only
  22. Prerequisites: NGR 6495L
  23. Corequisites:
  24. Course Description: Demonstration of theoretical and clinical knowledge needed to verify competency of the student registered nurse anesthetist and promote safe practice. Procedures and techniques performed in the obstetrical, pediatric, and geriatric patient.

  25. Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for accreditation
  26. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? Simulation is a large part of preparation for nurse anesthesia and an essential curricular component.
  27. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times?
  28. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) Knowledge in specific content area
  29. Objectives: 1. Describe the obstetrical patient for anesthesia to include pre-operative assessment considering normal obstetrical physiology and the more common pathophysiologies, pain management, cesarean section care, proper positioning, and epidural anesthesia.

    2. Examine the principles of neonatal and pediatric anesthesia during pre-operative assessment, operating room and equipment set-up, appraisal of normal physiology and pathophysiology, and post anesthesia pain management.

    3. Provide care for geriatric surgical patients for anesthesia to include: physical assessment, selection and administration of the anesthesia techniques, management of the anesthetic and post-operative care.

    4. Summarize the components of the anesthesia evaluation and health examination across the life span to include physical, mental, developmental and social health related to interactions with patients and families in need of anesthesia services or consultation.

    5. Promote application of the steps of evidence-based practice in simulation lab.

    6. Incorporate the use of evidence-based practice guidelines in the clinical setting.

  30. Learning Outcomes: 1. Correct demonstration of an anesthesia evaluation of the obstetrical patient to include pre-operative assessment considering normal obstetrical physiology and the more common pathophysiologies, pain management, cesarean section care, proper positioning, and epidural anesthesia.

    2. Describe and demonstrate the principles of neonatal and pediatric anesthesia during pre-operative assessment, operating room and equipment set-up, appraisal of normal physiology and pathophysiology, and post anesthesia pain management.

    3. Provide care for the geriatric surgical patient to include: physical assessment, selection and administration of the anesthesia techniques, management of the anesthetic and post-operative care.

    4. Demonstrate the anesthesia evaluation/health examination and its components across the life span to include physical, mental, developmental and social health related to interactions with patients and families in need of anesthesia services or consultation.

  31. Major Topics: 1. Obstetrical anesthesia

    2. Pediatric anesthesia

    3. Geriatric anesthesia

    4. Trauma anesthesia

    5. Diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making throughout the lifespan

    6. Pre/intra/post-operative evaluation and management

    7. Evidence-based practice guidelines

  32. Textbooks: Morgan, G. E., Murry, M. J., & Mikhail, M. S. (2005). Clinical anesthesia (4th ed.). Philadelphia: McGraw Hill Company.
  33. Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases:
  34. Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Simulation evaluation
  35. Assignments, Exams and Tests:
  36. Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,

    http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)

    Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)

    In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.

  37. Policy on Make-up Work:
  38. Program This Course Supports: Master's Program
  39. Course Concurrence Information: None


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