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The doctor of nurse anesthesia practice (DNAP) degree prepares students for expertise in the art and science of anesthesia. Nurse anesthesia is an evolving profession, sensitive to the needs of society and the profession. Individuals develop this expertise through a holistic and complex integration of affective, cognitive and psychomotor skills. The philosophy of Webster University's nurse anesthesia program is that graduate education is fundamental in preparation for practicing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Webster University also believes that the profession of anesthesia requires a scientific and dynamic approach to assist in the return to health. The professional nurse anesthetist provides a variety of health services to individual patients and underserved communities using a variety of theories. The practice of anesthesia involves assessment, planning, implementation, directing and evaluating the care process. The practice of nurse anesthesia is founded in a long tradition with numerous activities of the nurse anesthesia profession directed toward disease prevention, health maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation. Strong moral, ethical, and legal codes are fundamental to the practice of nurse anesthesia. These codes are reflected in internal, external, independent, and interdependent behaviors.

Education at the graduate level is an expansion of the knowledge attained from undergraduate studies. Graduate education at Webster University encourages the development of advanced skills, theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to practice the art and science of anesthesia. The art and science of anesthesia are dynamic and require continued educational endeavors to stay abreast of current theory. Therefore, the nurse anesthetist must recognize the need to enhance one's knowledge and improve one's skills as a lifelong endeavor in the discipline of nurse anesthesia.

The curriculum spans three years of continuous enrollment.

Quality Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:

Professional:

Discuss and define the Scope of Practice of the CRNA.

Discuss current issues pertaining to the practice of nurse anesthesia.

Demonstrate professional attributes through attendance and participation in local, state and national professional organizational meetings and events.

Demonstrate strong ethics and personal integrity in all professional pursuits to include the delivery of quality and safe anesthesia to the community we serve.

Maintain AANA Associate membership until certification is obtained.

Didactic:

Develop a strong and comprehensive knowledge base necessary for the safe and effective delivery of anesthesia evidenced by academic progression with a B or better average.

Demonstrate requisite knowledge of content learned as evidenced by biannual Self Evaluation Examination (SEE) scores at or above median range or year in program.

Clinical:

Advocate for patient safety at all times.

Perform a thorough preanesthetic assessment and physical examination.

Develop an anesthesia care plan based on reported patient health conditions and physical exam.

Perform relevant patient and family teaching.

Obtain informed consent for anesthesia services.

Administer and manage a variety of anesthetic techniques, to include MAC, regional and general anesthetic techniques.

Provide advanced airway management skills.

Safely emerge patient from the anesthetic and transport to the Post Anesthesia Care Unity (PACU).

Demonstrate mastery in the understanding of co-morbidities and the delivery of anesthesia.