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2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Sep 02, 2026
 
2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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NURSAN 3786 - BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course prepares the student for entry into the clinical practice setting by presenting fundamental concepts of general, regional, pain management, and sedation anesthesia. Airway management techniques, positioning, and an introduction to anesthetic pharmacology are emphasized. Anesthetic management strategies for patients with common diseases and perioperative problems are examined.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Nurse Anesthesia


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