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EDUC 6553 - Reciprocal Reading and Writing Process
Credits: 3
In this course candidates will develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between reading and writing and the reciprocity of their instruction. Types of writing, components of the writing process, methods of instruction, strategies and assessment will be investigated.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6590 - Independent Study: Education
Credits: 2
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6881 - Selected Topics: Education
Credits: 1
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6882 - Selected Topics: Education
Credits: 2
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6883 - Selected Topics: Education
Credits: 3
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6991 - Workshop: Education
Credits: 1
May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Graduate Education workshops may be taken by undergraduates only with the written approval of the Director of the School of Education. Undergraduate students must enroll in EDUC 399- to receive workshop credit.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6992 - Workshop: Education
Credits: 2
May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Graduate Education workshops may be taken by undergraduates only with the written approval of the Director of the School of Education. Undergraduate students must enroll in EDUC 399- to receive workshop credit.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6993 - Workshop: Education
Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Graduate Education workshops may be taken by undergraduates only with the written approval of the Director of the School of Education. Undergraduate students must enroll in EDUC 399- to receive workshop credit.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7043 - Evaluating School Improvement Initiatives and Accountability Structures
Credits: 3
This graduate level course helps school and district leaders to evaluate programs related to targeted goals. As candidates evaluate their program, they continually reflect upon structures that support and negate effective school improvement processes.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7063 - Leadership Theories and Philosophies
Credits: 3
In this course students will examine a number of different leadership theories as well as historical leadership approaches and philosophies ranging from antiquity to the Renaissance to the modern day. These leadership theories and philosophies will also be situated in an organizational and systems context which will allow learners to see the full depth and scope of these leadership approaches.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7073 - Sustaining a Culture for Continuous Improvement
Credits: 3
This graduate level course helps school and district leaders reflectively examine school improvement initiatives to determine how to make school improvement systematized and sustainable. Through a study of their own organizational culture, leaders can examine how to shape culture and climate through surveys.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7093 - Human Resource Development
Credits: 3
This course examines principles and policy issues of human resource development. Emphasis is on personnel selection and supervising personnel through the orientation, evaluation and development processes.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7133 - Leadership in Adult Education
Credits: 3
This course provides an advanced study of adult learning, theory, foundations of adult education, and research related to specific issues and approaches for facilitating adult learning. Learners examine the role and characteristics of the adult learner in the 21st century.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7153 - Facilitation Strategies
Credits: 3
Participants examine ways to develop themselves and their colleagues by understanding and implementing various effective facilitation and presentation techniques designed to best meet the learning outcomes or curricular objectives of the adult learners within the organization.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7203 - Leadership Coaching Techniques
Credits: 3
Students in this course learn foundational coach language skillsets aligned to the International Coach Federation competencies and learn how coaching can be internationally integrated into leadership conversations to build relationships and positively impact the attitude and behaviors of individuals within the organization. This course involves extensive application and practice with real life scenarios.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7213 - Leadership Coaching Applications 1
Credits: 3
Students strengthen their knowledge and application of the International Coach Federation competencies and delve into a deeper understanding and application of the neuroscience and the competencies of coaching. This course involves extensive application and practice with real life scenarios, and students experience modeling by being assigned their own leadership personal coach.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7203
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7223 - Leadership Coaching Applications 2
Credits: 3
This course is designed for students to apply their skill sets of coach leadership by coaching assigned clients over time. Students transcribe, analyze and reflect on their language in recorded coaching conversations and receive feedback from their instructors on the specific International Coach Federation competencies. Students also create a personalized plan for continued improvement as a coach leader as well as an organizational personnel development plan for overall organizational performance effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7213
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7233 - Leadership Coaching Applications 3
Credits: 3
This course is designed for students to apply their skill sets of coach leadership by coaching assigned clients over time. Students transcribe, analyze and reflect on their language in recorded coaching conversations and receive feedback from their instructors on the specific International Coach Federation competencies. Students also create a personalized plan for continued improvement as a coach leader as well as an organizational personnel development plan for overall organizational performance effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7213
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7303 - Leadership for Learning
Credits: 3
This course focuses on preparing the district level leader with knowledge and skills in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and state and federal requirements and guidelines. Candidates will engage in projects and experiences that provide them with the ability to build strong collaborative teams, to design curriculum, to improve instructional practice, to prepare all students to excel and achieve, and to adhere to state and federal regulations.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7323 - Leadership for Special Programs
Credits: 3
This course will focus on leadership of special programs with particular emphasis on the principles, practices, and issues related to administering and supervising special programs in education. While a major focus of this course will be on special education leadership, related topics will include leadership of various Vocational-Technical, At-Risk, ESOL, Technology, and Early Childhood Programs.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7343 - Leadership for Business Management
Credits: 3
This course focuses on preparing the district level leader with knowledge and skills in the areas of finance, human resources, operations, planning and facilities. Particular emphasis will be given to district level issues and practices in school finance, personnel procedures, operations (maintenance, food service, transportation, etc.), planning, funding, and constructing and occupying new facilities.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7363 - The District Leader
Credits: 3
This course is designed for aspiring district leaders and the focus is the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, supervision, planning, and communication. Candidates will engage in activities and experiences that provide them with the ability to create a district vision, mission, and strategic plan. Theory and practice of district level leadership, board-superintendent relations, and systems thinking will be included in this course.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7590 - ESOL Practicum
Credits: 3
The capstone course assures knowledge and application of Kansas State Department of Education ESOL professional standards. Candidates will engage in 40 hours experience teaching and continued professional development in the field of ESOL (at least 20 hours instruction with English learners). Candidates will engage in action research to determine the effects of their instructional practice on learning for English learners. Candidates will also implement, or modify, a school activity or structure to address an area of need for English learners and their families.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7591 - Building Leadership Practicum
Credits: 3
The practicum is designed to give candidates 150 hours of field-based experience under the mentorship of an experienced building administrator and in conjunction with a college supervisor. In addition, candidates complete a School Improvement Project which reflects leadership in the administration of education services, complete the Building Leadership Portfolio, and the Practicum Standards Project oral exam. Learners will complete the practicum over two semesters.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7592 - Reading Specialist Practicum
Credits: 3
This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous Reading Specialist courses and learn the effective use of reading assessment to manage reading services and deliver reading instruction. The course emphasizes a data-driven and research-based focus for the effective use of reading assessment methodology to identify reading needs, to organize the delivery of reading instruction, and to measure reading gains. Students will document their use of expert reading specialist skills through Newman Supervisor observations, practicum projects, personal essays, and technology-based presentations.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7595 - ESOL Research
Credits: 3
In this course learners will research effective ESOL strategies and instructional practices to utilize with ESOL students. They will summarize, implement and share ESOL research with other colleagues. Learners will develop a research proposal to pilot in a classroom with ESOL students. Advisor approval is required for enrollment in this course.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7596 - Organizational Leadership Project
Credits: 3
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor and in partnership with organizational leaders, the learner implements a research proposal in his/her workplace setting. In the capstone paper and presentation, the learner analyzes the data collected and writes about his/her findings and next steps, with evidence of effective written and oral communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required courses and consent of the faculty advisor.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7597 - Building Leadership Practicum 1
Credits: 2
This course is the first of a two semester practicum in building leadership. Part I is designed to give candidates 150 hours of field-based experience under the mentorship of an experienced building administrator and in conjunction with a college supervisor. Initial work will be completed on projects that will be completed during the second semester of the practicum.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7598 - Building Leadership Practicum 2
Credits: 1
This course is the second a two semester practicum in building leadership. Candidates will complete a School Improvement Project which reflects leadership in the administration of education services, complete the Building Leadership Portfolio, and the Practicum Standards Project oral exam.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7601 - District Leadership Practicum 1
Credits: 2
This course is the first of a two semester practicum in district leadership. Part 1 is designed to give candidates 150 hours of field-based experience under the mentor-ship of an experienced district administrator and in conjunction with a college supervisor. The candidate will engage in activities that provide opportunities for organization, problem solving, communication, decision making, conflict management, and facilitation. Experiences and project will be selected under the supervision of the district level leader mentor and the university supervisor. Initial work will be completed on projects that will be completed during the second semester of the practicum.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 7602 - District Leadership Practicum 2
Credits: 1
This course is the second in a two semester practicum in district leadership. Candidates will complete a District Development Project which reflects leadership in the administration of educational services, complete the District Leadership Portfolio, and the Practicum Standards Project oral exam.
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6001 - Mediterranean World
Credits: 3
This course offers an area study of the ancient Mediterranean through the history, geography and epic literature of Greece and Rome. We will work our way through the unique geography of the region, examining its importance for political, economic and military developments. (KSDE HGSS Standards 4 and 5) We will focus on particular themes in Greek and Roman History associated with the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. (KSDE HGSS Standard 2) We will explore primary sources including epic literature such as the Odyssey and the Aeneid to examine how Greek and Roman ideals and institutions still influence our world today. (KSDE HGSS Standard 3)
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6003 - Europe Emerges
Credits: 3
This course offers an area study of Europe from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Reformation. We will work our way through the unique geography of the region, examining its importance for political, economic and military developments. (KSDE HGSS Standard 4 and 5). We will focus on particular themes in European History, including the economic development of cities and trade, the intellectual innovations and challenges of the Renaissance and Reformation, and the Columbian exchange, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas (KSDE HGSS Standard 3, 4, and 5) Students will read primary sources related to the history and culture of the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Columbian Exchange (KSDE HGSS Standards 1, 2, and 3).
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6005 - Revolutions in Science and Technology
Credits: 3
Scientific reasoning and discovery have transformed the way we think about the world around us. This class examines the history of science and technology and the influence of both on western society. We’ll explore the development of scientific thought from the ancient Greeks to Einstein. (KSDE HGSS Standard 3 and 4.) We’ll assess the dramatic changes in the history of science and technology from the agricultural revolution, through the scientific and industrial revolutions, winding up in the information age. (KSDE HGSS Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.) Finally, we’ll explore the effect of science on society as whole through select readings and discussions of current controversies. (KSDE HGSS Standard 1, 2, 5.)
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6007 - The Cold War in History and Memory
Credits: 3
A detailed examination of the causes, events and legacies of the Cold War. The course will offer a political/diplomatic/military history of the period. It will also examine the cultural and social impact of the Cold War in the US and Europe. Finally, we will devote some attention to how the Cold War was understood and depicted at the time and after its end.
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6009 - World War Two and the Holocaust
Credits: 3
An examination of the causes, course and legacies of World War Two and the Holocaust. We’ll pay particular attention to the way memoirists and novelists have represented the period.
Offering: As Needed
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HIST 6011 - Turning Points in Contemporary History
Credits: 3
This course will use game-based learning pedagogies to examine particular moments of 20th and 21st century American and World History. Case studies will vary from semester to semester. Examples include the memory of the Vietnam War in American history and culture, the role of sports in American educational institutions, and the role of the United Nations and the global community in addressing global crises.
Offering: As Needed
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MATH 6001 - Seminal & Current Research in Mathematics Education w/Emphasis on Grades 11-14
Credits: 3
This course provides a framework for the study of teaching and learning mathematics with emphasis on grades 11-14. Students will critically analyze seminal and current research for a variety of areas of mathematics education. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Technology in Mathematics Education; Equity & Access in Mathematics Education; Growth Mindset in Math; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Research-based strategies for teaching specific mathematics topics.
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
Offering: As Needed
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MATH 6003 - Standards-Based Mathematics Instruction
Credits: 3
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has been articulating a vision of school mathematics through a series of policy documents outlining Standards since 1989. This course will examine NCTM Standards, Common Core State Standards-Mathematics (CCSSM), and Kansas Mathematics Standards (2017). Students will participate in mathematics tasks, and engage in active learning strategies such as analyses of teaching practice, student work, and curriculum alignment. Students will assess the impact of standards-based secondary mathematics instruction.
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
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MATH 6005 - Strategies for Quantity,Algebra,& Function for Teachers of Grades 11-14
Credits: 3
This course will provide an examination of research-based mathematics teaching practices that support student engagement in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and building conceptual understanding. Students will analyze tasks and real world applications as well as integrated STEM activities that incorporate concepts in Quantity, Algebra, and/or Function for grades 11-14.
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
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MATH 6007 - Growing Role of Modeling & Statistics in Mathematics for the 21st Century
Credits: 3
Statistical literacy is gaining prominence as a necessary skill in order to filter, understand, interpret, and make decisions based on the volume of data and information that we encounter on a daily basis (Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics, NCTM, 2018). This course will examine high school Modeling and Statistics & Probability Standards as well as the Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) reports. Students will engage in data analysis and statistical modeling.
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
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MATH 6009 - Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, & Discrete Math for Teachers of Grades 11-14
Credits: 3
This course will provide an examination of research-based mathematics teaching practices that support student engagement in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and building conceptual understanding. Students will analyze tasks, real world applications, integrated STEM activities, and interdisciplinary math that incorporate concepts in Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and/or Discrete Mathematics for grades
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
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MATH 6011 - Reconsidering Curriculum in High School & College Mathematics
Credits: 3
This course will explore possible curricular changes in high school and college mathematics spurred by the needs of the modern workforce and economy, personal and professional quantitative literacy goals, and the importance of developing strategies for analyzing increasing amounts of data.
Prerequisite(s): A B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college with at least 18 hours of upper division undergraduate mathematics coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level.
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DNAP 8005 - Chemistry and Physics for the Nurse Anesthetist
Credits: 4
This course is designed to review and reinforce the concepts of chemistry and physics specifically as they relate to anesthesia. Clinical concepts and application are emphasized and reinforced within an in-depth study.
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DNAP 8007 - Personal Leadership Development
Credits: 3
This course was designed to present the theoretical and practical framework for developing and enhancing personal leadership. Course emphasis will be on leadership development through the use of validated leadership assessments, the creation of a personal leadership strategic plan, a fundamental understanding of leadership, as well as prerequisites for leadership effectiveness. Focus will include understanding the practices, experiences and resources that will foster leadership growth and enhance leadership skills. Particular emphasis is given to the discovery of individual strengths and opportunity areas.
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DNAP 8009 - Learning Technologies and Informatics for the Practice Doctorate
Credits: 2
This informatics course focuses on the collection, organization, analysis, and dissemination of information in nurse anesthesia and healthcare. Coursework emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Students will be expected to find and evaluate information using a variety of information retrieval tools.
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DNAP 8011 - Heath Care Economics
Credits: 3
This course explores how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies. Coverage includes the changing nature of health care, the social and political sides of issues, and the future of health care delivery and finance under the Affordable Care Act.
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DNAP 8013 - Ethics in Health Care Administration
Credits: 3
Topics covered in this course include principles and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations, legal responsibility, workplace safety, and the health care facility’s obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families, and staff.
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DNAP 8015 - Advanced Anatomy for the Nurse Anesthetist
Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide the student with an extensive background in the fundamentals of human anatomy through lecture, laboratory, and independent study formats. Structures of the upper and lower extremities, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, anatomic structures of the head and neck are illustrated in lecture followed by laboratory experiential learning to include location and identification as well as relationship of structures using cadavers, prosections, and static models.
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DNAP 8017 - Advanced Pharmacology
Credits: 3
This course will provide an in-depth study of the pharmacology of drugs currently used in human medicine. The student should gain an understanding of the uptake, distribution, biotransformation, and elimination of drugs that are currently prescribed for specific human conditions such as endocrine disorders, hypertension, rheumatic and inflammatory disorders, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and hemostatic derangements.
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DNAP 8019 - Basic Principles of Anesthesia
Credits: 3
The foundation of nurse anesthesia is explored through the presentation of basic principles and concepts of anesthetic management, anesthesia equipment and monitoring, fluid and body management. This course will include principles related to mechanical ventilation, volatile anesthetic gas management and gas monitoring devices. Standard and advanced patient monitors, including cardiac and neuromuscular, will be covered. Quality of care, anesthesia patient safety, and peri-anesthetic management for patients with various co-morbidities will be discussed.
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DNAP 8021 - Advanced Physiology
Credits: 4
This course will provide an in-depth study of the physiologic principles of body systems and their physiologic relationships. Functional systems of the cell, cell metabolism, cell membrane transport, membrane potentials, action potentials, cell receptors, cell markers, nervous system foundational concepts, cardiovascular and respiratory system concepts, and endocrine system physiology will be explored.
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DNAP 8023 - Advanced Health Assessment
Credits: 3
This course builds upon basic health assessment skills developed in the undergraduate nursing program of study. The clinical basis for a comprehensive history and physical assessment in advanced practice nursing will be developed and specifically related to anesthesia care. This course will include the identification of diagnostic testing that may be appropriate for a patient, cultural and developmental variations and needs of the patient, establishing a differential diagnosis based upon assessment data, and developing and effective and appropriate plan of care for the patient. 12-lead ECG and arrhythmia interpretation will be included. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and communication skill development will be developed through individual and group interaction, as well as case-guided learning experiences and simulation.
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DNAP 8025 - Pharmacology of Anesthesia
Credits: 3
Drugs specific to the administration of anesthesia are studied and the effects of these drugs on body systems are addressed. Drug interactions and variations of metabolism are considered through the important context of pharmacogenomics as they relate to the efficacy, safety, and personalized anesthetic drug administration.
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DNAP 8027 - Anesthesia Simulation 1
Credits: 1
The student will be exposed to anesthesia delivery systems, their components, proper machine checkout, and set up. Students will progress through this introductory simulation course to include moderate fidelity simulation of airway management. By the end of this 16-week course, students will perform the induction sequence for a general anesthetic in an uncomplicated patient.
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DNAP 8029 - Introduction to Clinical Practicum
Credits: 1
The student will be introduced to the clinical practicum through observation in the operating rooms at primary clinical sites. Students will be oriented to the clinical sites, including facility policies and procedures. Graded Pass/Fail.
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DNAP 8031 - Professional Issues 1
Credits: 2
This course includes exploration of nurse anesthesia practice. Topics will include the history of nurse anesthesia and its importance in society and healthcare, the impact of nurse anesthesia in healthcare past and present, and healthcare advances that have impact on the profession of nurse anesthesia. Scholarship within the discipline will be examined. The Code of Ethics for CRNAs will be discussed and studied. Addiction, wellness, and recovery from addiction with reentry to professional practice will be introduced through discussion and video presentations.
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DNAP 8033 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 1
Credits: 3
This course builds upon basic concepts and information obtained in Basic Principles of Anesthesia. Anesthesia care for advanced principles of management and techniques in the delivery of anesthesia for special populations will be explored. Patient populations to be explored include pediatrics, geriatrics, the obese patient, and the patient with selected physiologic disturbances. Anesthetic management for a variety of procedures is explored through lecture, discussion, and independent learning activities, including the development of an appropriate anesthetic plan of care for special populations with increased complexity.
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DNAP 8035 - Advanced Topics in Pharmacology
Credits: 2
This course focuses on the in-depth study of the pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamics phases of drug therapy examined within the application to the clinical setting. Pharmacogenetic disorders with specific clinical implications will be examined.
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DNAP 8037 - Anesthesia Simulation 2
Credits: 1
Students will build upon prior simulation experience, including anesthetic management of the patient with coexisting medical conditions or comorbidities. Students will learn using moderate and high fidelity simulation opportunities.
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DNAP 8039 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 2
Credits: 3
Anesthesia care for advanced principles of management and techniques in the delivery of anesthesia for special populations will be explored. Patient populations to be explored include the obstetric, neonatal, and neurosurgical patients. Physiologic changes related to pregnancy, as well as pathophysiologic states seen in the parturient will be discussed. The effect of physiologic changes as well as pathophysiologic states effect upon the neonate, labor and delivery, and anesthetic management are considered. Pathophysiologic changes in the neurosurgical patient will be discussed and reviewed. Anesthetic implications of neurologic conditions, and anesthetic management of the neurosurgical patient will be explored.
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DNAP 8041 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Credits: 4
This course will integrate advanced pathophysiology and clinical implications across the lifespan. Organ systems’ dysfunction from the level of the cell through integrated organ levels will be presented, and the genetic basis of disease will be discussed. Recent scientific advances will be discussed with application to new approaches to disease and symptom management. The interrelationships between basic physiology, clinical pathophysiology, and genetics are emphasized through lecture and case studies.
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DNAP 8043 - Regional Anesthesia
Credits: 2
The structure and function of the peripheral nerves and the spinal cord are studied in relation to the administration and management of selected regional anesthetic techniques. The anatomy and physiology of pain will be explored, including the impact of pain on society and the individual with relationship to the transition from acute to chronic pain. Central neuraxial blockade and peripheral nerve blockade techniques, pharmacology, and ultrasound principles and guidance of the brachial plexus, lumbar and sacral plexus, truncal blocks, and additional selected regional blockade will be explored.
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DNAP 8045 - Clinical Practicum 1
Credits: 2
Clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. This initial clinical course is designed to integrate clinical practice with the basic didactic coursework. Students will be assigned to affiliated clinical sites. Students are required to meet or exceed basic competencies to build from simple cases and techniques to more complex cases and procedures. Graded Pass/Fail.
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DNAP 8047 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia 3
Credits: 3
This course presents anesthesia considerations for patients with a variety of cardiovascular derangements, including coronary artery disease, valvular disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital cardiac disease, and additional forms of cardiomyopathy. Anesthetic techniques specifically tailored to each cardiovascular derangement will be considered and discussed. Surgical concerns for coronary artery bypass, valvular repair or replacement, cardiac transplantation, thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, mediastinoscopy, and non-cardiac surgical issues will be addressed through discussion, lecture, and case studies. Considerations for vascular surgical procedures will also be addressed and discussed.
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DNAP 8049 - Biomedical Statistics
Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of frequently used descriptive and inferential bio statistical methods. The course includes application of the theories of measurement, statistical inference, and decision trees, which all contribute to better clinical decisions and improved patient care outcomes. Conceptual understanding is the primary goal of this course, with computational skill a secondary goal. Critical analysis and evaluation, research design, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression will be explored.
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DNAP 8051 - Professional Issues 2
Credits: 2
This course will develop the learner’s knowledge of business and financial practices in professional and personal situations. It is designed to be a framework for starting a business, as well as managing business and personal financial affairs. Content will include entrepreneurial basics, preparation of a business plan, personal financial planning, legal considerations, and tax considerations.
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DNAP 8053 - Populations, Wellness, and Epidemiology
Credits: 2
This course prepares the student to use epidemiological strategies to examine patterns of illness or injury in groups of people as well as threats to patient safety. Concepts of health, risk, and disease causality are examined. Quality improvement directed at improving individuals and aggregates receiving anesthesia are discussed, and knowledge is demonstrated by the development of a quality improvement tool designed to improve patient safety in anesthetic practice. Additional topics of consideration will be human error, systems-based approaches to error analysis and investigation, teamwork, and crisis resource management.
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DNAP 8055 - Clinical Practicum 2
Credits: 2
This course builds upon the prior clinical experiences and more advanced didactic coursework, including specialty case management. Focus should include the continued development with common surgical procedures to more complex surgical procedures with increasing patient acuity and comorbidities. Clinical experiences will be guided by certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
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DNAP 8057 - Evidence-Based Practice 1
Credits: 2
This is the first of a three-part sequence beginning with the basic review of evidence-based practice and the components of translation of scholarly information into practice. At the culmination of these three courses, the student will have completed a doctoral scholarly project and created a poster presentation on their work for submission to professional organizations. Students will be encouraged to disseminate their scholarly work through presentations, and submission for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In this beginning course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of evidence-based practice. The student will work with the course director to identify a problem from the clinical, business, or education area that will serve as a basis for the integrative review.
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DNAP 8059 - Senior Seminar 1
Credits: 1
This course will assist the student in preparation for the national certification examination with the integration of clinical and didactic knowledge. Application of information and critical thinking will be emphasized during the review sessions. During the semester, the students will be required to attend three on-campus focused review sessions facilitated by faculty members. Review materials will include the use of APEX Anesthesia Review, assigned readings, and comprehensive examinations.
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DNAP 8061 - Clinical Practicum 3
Credits: 2
The student will begin specialty rotations, including cardiovascular, neurological, major monitoring, obstetric, and regional cases. Students will care for increasingly complex patients during increasingly complex surgical procedures. Learning will be facilitated by certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. Students will be expected to meet or exceed clinical expectations to proceed to more complex patients and anesthetic cases. Graded Pass/Fail.
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DNAP 8063 - Anesthesia Simulation 3
Credits: 1
This course is designed to allow the student to manage uncommon, critical incidents during anesthetic management. Students will participate in high-fidelity simulation of complex adverse events and responses.
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DNAP 8065 - Evidence-Based Practice 2
Credits: 2
This is the second of a three-part sequence beginning with the basic review of evidence-based practice and the components of translation of scholarly information into practice. At the culmination of these three courses, the student will have completed a doctoral scholarly project and created a poster presentation on their work for submission to professional organizations. Students will be encouraged to disseminate their scholarly work through presentations, and submission for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In this course, the student prepares to engage in knowledge application including the translation of research into practice, the evaluation of practice, and improvement of nurse anesthesia practice and outcomes. Skills are presented supporting the integrative review.
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DNAP 8067 - Senior Seminar 2
Credits: 2
This course will assist the student in preparation for the national certification examination with the integration of clinical and didactic knowledge. Application of information and critical thinking will be emphasized during the review sessions. During the semester, the students will be required to attend 5-6 on-campus focused review sessions facilitated by faculty members. Review materials will include the use of APEX Anesthesia Review, assigned readings, and comprehensive examinations.
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DNAP 8069 - Clinical Practicum 4
Credits: 2
The student will continue specialty rotations, including cardiovascular, neurological, major monitoring, obstetric, and regional cases. Students will care for increasingly complex patients across the lifespan during increasingly complex surgical procedures. Learning will be facilitated by certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. Students will be expected to meet or exceed clinical expectations to proceed to more complex patients and anesthetic cases. Graded Pass/Fail.
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DNAP 8071 - Anesthesia Simulation 4
Credits: 1
This course is designed to allow the student to manage uncommon, critical incidents during anesthetic management. Students will participate in high-fidelity simulation of complex adverse events and responses.
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DNAP 8073 - Evidence-Based Practice 3
Credits: 3
This is the final of a three-part sequence beginning with the basic review of evidence-based practice and the components of translation of scholarly information into practice. At the culmination of these three courses, the student will have completed a doctoral scholarly project and created a poster presentation on their work for submission to professional organizations. Students will be encouraged to disseminate their scholarly work through presentations, and submission for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The student will complete the required scholarly work. Specific methods of dissemination will be reviewed and addressed including journal articles, podium presentations, and poster presentations. Students will prepare a poster presentation for potential submission to the AANA Foundation.
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DNAP 8075 - Senior Seminar 3
Credits: 2
This course will assist the student in preparation for the national certification examination with the integration of clinical and didactic knowledge. Application of information and critical thinking will be emphasized during the review sessions. During the semester, the students will be required to attend 5-6 on-campus focused review sessions facilitated by faculty members. Review materials will include the use of APEX Anesthesia Review, assigned readings, and comprehensive examinations.
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DNAP 8077 - Clinical Practicum 5
Credits: 2
The student will continue specialty rotations, including cardiovascular, neurological, major monitoring, obstetric, and regional cases. Students will care for increasingly complex patients across the lifespan during increasingly complex surgical procedures. Learning will be facilitated by certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Students will be expected to meet or exceed clinical expectations to proceed to more complex patients and anesthetic cases. Graded Pass/Fail.
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NAN 6004 - Applied Anatomy
Credits: 4
Advanced study of the structure and function of selected body systems in the classroom and in the campus laboratory.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program, Bachelor’s Deg or Consent
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NAN 6013 - Advanced Physical Assessment
Credits: 3
Advanced physical assessment, including pediatric and geriatric assessment, will be covered with advanced peri-operative risk assessment. Advanced airway assessment with alternative airway techniques/devices are included with difficult airway decision matrix and difficult airway skills lab A variety of invasive monitoring assessments are included, with labs designed to enhance student application of advanced monitoring and interpretation.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6014 - Basic Prin of Nurse Anesthesia
Credits: 4
The foundation of nurse anesthesia is explored through concepts related to the history, role and administration of anesthesia by registered nurses. The acquisition of basic skills is enhanced by laboratory instruction in the use of anesthesia equipment.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6022 - Regional Anesthesia
Credits: 2
The pharmacology of local anesthetics is examined. The structure and function of the peripheral nerves and the spinal cord are studied in relation to the administration and management of selected regional anesthetics.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6023 - Pharmacology for Anesthesia
Credits: 3
Drugs specific to the administration of anesthesia are studied and the effects of these drugs on body systems are addressed.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6024 - Chemistry & Physics for Nurse Anesth
Credits: 4
An in-depth study in the classroom and laboratory of the principles of physics and chemistry and their relationship to the health sciences.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6033 - Advanced Pharmacology
Credits: 3
The pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic phases of drug therapy are examined with application to the clinical setting.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6034 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Credits: 4
The study of selected topics in pathology and pathophysiology as related to the administration of anesthesia.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program or Bachelor’s degree & consent
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NAN 6042 - Professional Issues
Credits: 2
Nurse anesthesia practice issues are explored. Includes concepts related to organization, management, legal and ethical aspects, trends and professional concerns.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6043 - Advanced Physiology
Credits: 3
An in-depth study of the physiological principles of body systems and their physiological relationships.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program or Bachelor’s degree & consent
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NAN 6053 - Clinical Practicum 1
Credits: 3
Clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NAN 6013 , NAN 6033 , NAN 6043 , NAN 6022
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6062 - Pathophysiology of Anesthesia 1
Credits: 2
The theoretical and clinical applications of disease processes in relation to the practice of selected anesthesia are examined.
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6073 - Clinical Practicum 2
Credits: 3
Continued clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NAN 6062
Offering: As Needed
Notes: Adm to NAN Program
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NAN 6083 - Clinical Practicum 3
Credits: 3
Continued clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NAN 6034 , NAN 6023
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6102 - Pathophysiology of Anesthesia 2
Credits: 2
Theoretical and clinical implications of disease processes in relation to the practice of selected anesthesia are examined.
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6113 - Clinical Practicum 4
Credits: 3
Continued clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NAN 6082, NAN 6132
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6123 - Clinical Practicum 5
Credits: 3
Continued clinical instruction in the administration of general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of experienced nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NAN 6141
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6132 - Senior Seminar 1
Credits: 2
The responsibilities and accountability related to the role of the nurse anesthetist are analyzed. The process and outcome of certification is included.
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6141 - Senior Seminar 2
Credits: 1
Continued exploration of the role of the nurse anesthetist in the health care system.
Offering: As Needed
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NAN 6143 - Research Methods
Credits: 3
Quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in nursing and health care systems are appraised. Published research findings are analyzed for use in practice. A proposal for a research project is developed.
Offering: As Needed
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