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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NGR6442L
Tracking Number - 2861

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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 Number 6497L appd as 6442L


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: 6442L
  10. Full Title: Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab III
  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 III
  19. Course Online?: C - Face-to-face (0% online)
  20. Percentage Online: 0
  21. Grading Option: S - S/U Only
  22. Prerequisites: NGR 6496L
  23. Corequisites:
  24. Course Description: This course will allow for repetitive, hands-on practice of anesthetic procedures and techniques for the cardiac, thoracic, general, ophthalmic (ENT), endocrine, and hepatic systems with an emphasis on anesthesia management.

  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? No
  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. Apply the scope and standards of nurse anesthesia practice to patients with cardiac, throacic, respiratory, ophthalmic, hepatic, endocrine, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) derangement and dysfunction.

    2. Evaluate the impact of cardiac and respriatory pathophysiology on anesthesia care.

    3. Explain the process of respiration including pulmonary ventilation and oxygen carbon dioxide exchange.

    4. Review the concepts/theory of nurse anesthesia practice to the patient with advanced cardiothoracic dysfunction.

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

  30. Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze physiologic changes developing a plan of care demonstrating comprehension and knowledge of the scope of practice for the surgical patient with cardiac, throacic, respiratory, ophthalmic, hepatic, endocrine, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) derangement and dysfunction.

    2. Satisfactory completion of simulation testing to include:

    a. Correct demonstrate proper pre/intra/post-operative management of cardiac and respriatory pathophysiology while under anesthesia care;

    b. Proper demonstration of airway management;

    c. Demonstrate comprehension of respiratory pathophysiology including pulmonary ventilation and oxygen carbon dioxide exchange;

    d. Succesfully management of vascular access, fluid resuscitation, and acid base management.

  31. Major Topics: 1. Cardiac anesthesia

    2. Thoracic anesthesia

    3. Opthalmic anesthesia

    4. Endocrine anesthesia

    5. Hepatic anesthesia

    6. Airway management

    7. Vascular access

    8. Hemodynamic monitoring

    9. Diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making for the cardiac patient

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

    11. 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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