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Department of Nurse Anesthesia 1 Department of Nurse Anesthesia 1 anesthesia. Consequently, the faculty recognizes and accepts the DEPARTMENT OF NURSE responsibility entrusted to it for the learning experiences for its graduate ANESTHESIA students. The philosophical orientation of the faculty is that learning is a Nicole Damico, Ph.D., CRNA, CHSE developmental process through which cognitive, affective and Associate professor and chair psychomotor behaviors are developed and modified. This process includes the acquisition of information, the transfer and application The program was first organized in 1969 as the School of Nurse of knowledge, the evaluation of new skills, and the development of a Anesthetists, thus becoming the first academic program to be professional attitude and bearing. implemented in the newly organized School of Allied Health Professions (now the College of Health Professions). The faculty further subscribes to the belief that the learning process is both positive and rewarding for the student; that it is a transaction A letter of intent for a proposed Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia between the student and teacher executed through formal and informal program was submitted to the commonwealth’s Council on Higher processes with an objective to prepare knowledgeable and skillful Education in 1977. When approved in May 1978, the graduate degree in graduates. Hence, learning is a lifelong process that results in a change nurse anesthesia became the first such offering within the profession in thinking, valuing and behaving. The educational process includes of nurse anesthesia. While of major importance to the university, it teacher-learner interaction in setting goals, selecting and assessing marked a significant milestone for the profession of nurse anesthesia. learning experiences, determining instructional methods, and evaluating The first class of graduate students was admitted in the fall of 1979 and the learner’s progress. Learning experiences are designed to facilitate graduated in the fall of 1981. A second hallmark was achieved in 2007 continuity in attainment of knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with approval of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program. The with educational objectives, the individual needs of students and safe first Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists entered the post-master’s patient care. Students are respected as unique individuals possessing DNAP program in January 2008. Soon to mark the beginning of a new era, dignity, worth and the right to equity in educational opportunities. Faculty the program anticipates enrollment of the first cohort of students into and students share the responsibility for creating an educational climate the entry-to-practice DNAP option in 2017. The VCU Graduate Council that reflects democratic values, fosters intellectual inquiry and creativity approved this transition in 2015 and the application for approval by the and encourages the maximum development of each individual’s potential. Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs was submitted and approved in 2016. The American health care system is becoming progressively complex. Technological advances and changing economic patterns foster Mission and philosophy competition for scarce resources while the patient population is becoming quite diverse. It is increasingly essential for the CRNA Mission to provide care in a manner that collaborates with and values the The mission of Virginia Commonwealth University is to provide a fertile contribution of other health professionals. As advanced practice nurses and stimulating environment for learning, teaching, research, creative working in an ever-changing health care system, CRNAs are well- expression and public service. Essential to the life of the university is positioned for roles in research, teaching, policy-making and resource a faculty actively engaged in scholarship and creative exploration — management and as integral members of interprofessional teams. activities that increase knowledge and understanding of the world and that inspire and enrich teaching. Graduate education in nurse anesthesia builds upon the education and experiences of the professional registered nurse holding an appropriate The university is dedicated to educating full- and part-time students baccalaureate degree. Graduates are prepared, through a frame of of all ages and diverse backgrounds in an atmosphere of free inquiry academic excellence, to become proficient advanced-practice providers and scholarship so that they may realize their full potential as informed, and leaders in the specialty and to make scholarly contributions to the productive citizens with a lifelong commitment to learning and service. health care system and community. The mission of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia is to provide • Nurse Anesthesia Practice, Doctor of (D.N.A.P.) (http:// learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as part of bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/school-allied-health-professions/nurse- an interprofessional team to serve the public through the delivery of anesthesia/nurse-anesthesia-practice-dnap/) safe, cost-efficient, quality anesthesia services. The department strives • Nurse Anesthesia Practice, Doctor of (D.N.A.P.), entry-level (http:// to develop leaders and scholars who will advance the specialty of bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/school-allied-health-professions/nurse- nurse anesthesia through research, scholarship and public service. anesthesia/nurse-anesthesia-practice-dnap-entry-level/) The department achieves this mission by establishing an environment that promotes excellence, values diversity, stimulates creativity and • Nurse anesthesia (NRSA) (p. 2) recognizes achievement. • Nurse anesthesia laboratory (NRSZ) (p. 3) Philosophy • Nurse anesthesia - DNAP (DNAP) (p. 3) The philosophy of the department reflects the core values of the faculty and provides the foundation for the curriculum. The department’s philosophy is synergistic with the mission and goals of VCU and the College of Health Professions. The department is a social agency dedicated to the education and development of health care professionals in the specialty of nurse 2 Department of Nurse Anesthesia Nurse anesthesia NRSA 621. Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthetists II. 1 Hour. NRSA 601. Principles and Practice of Nurse Anesthesia I. 3 Hours. Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Provides a systematic approach Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Introduces the nurse to advanced health assessment emphasizing best research evidence, anesthesia graduate student to concepts necessary to plan and execute cultural competence and anesthetic implications. Accentuates advanced safe and individualized anesthetics. Covers formulation of the anesthesia pre-operative and post-operative concepts, diagnosis and approaches for care plan, anesthetic techniques, prevention of complications, fluid the assessment of human systems in the anesthesia setting focusing management, monitoring and utilization of anesthesia equipment. on the neurological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal NRSA 602. Principles and Practice of Nurse Anesthesia II. 3 Hours. systems. Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 3 credits. Second in a series of six NRSA 622. Clinical Practicum I-II. 1 Hour. principles and practice courses. Presents fundamental concepts and Continuous courses; 112 clock hours (I) and 3 lecture hours (II). 1 credit techniques essential to clinical anesthesia practice focusing on the (I) and 3 credits (II). Introduces clinical care with supervised participation theoretical and practical considerations involved in the administration in actual administration of anesthesia. Demonstrates internalization and management of major nerve conduction anesthesia and acute pain of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management. management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for NRSA 603. Principles and Practice of Nurse Anesthesia III. 3 Hours. competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. NRSA 623 graded as S/U/ Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Third in a series of six F. principles and practice courses. Delineates techniques of anesthesia NRSA 623. Clinical Practicum I-II. 3 Hours. management that are considered situation specific for specialized Continuous courses; 112 clock hours (I) and 3 lecture hours (II). 1 credit procedures, diagnostic or individualized procedures including advanced (I) and 3 credits (II). Introduces clinical care with supervised participation airway management and anesthesia care individualized for the patient in actual administration of anesthesia. Demonstrates internalization with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic NRSA 604. Principles and Practice of Nurse Anesthesia IV. 2 Hours. management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for Semester course; 2 semester hours. 2 credits. Fourth in a series of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. NRSA 623 graded as S/U/ six principles and practice courses. Intensively covers the advanced F. concepts and principles of anesthetic management with an emphasis on NRSA 624. Clinical Practicum III. 6 Hours. pediatric, obstetric, endocrine and hematological disorders. 675 clock hours. 6 credits. Provides intensive experience in all clinical NRSA 605. Principles and Practice of Nurse Anesthesia V. 2 Hours. anesthesia areas. All course work represents an integral phase of Semester
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