Program Overview

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Education

The university offers a range of degree programs and admissions options, including:

• M.D. Program
• Ph.D. Programs
• Doctor of Nurse Practice (Anesthesia)
• Genetic Counseling Program
• P.A. Program
• Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
• Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
• Dual Degree Programs

Schools

The university is comprised of several schools, including:

• School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• National School of Tropical Medicine
• School of Health Professions

Advanced Training Programs

The university offers advanced training programs, including:

• Residency Programs
• Clinical Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Research Positions
• Continuing Professional Development
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine

Resources

The university provides various resources, including:

• Departments
• Academic Centers
• Academic Calendars

Information For...

The university offers information and support for:

• Students
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• Faculty
• Alumni

DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia is designed to prepare graduates for advanced practice in nurse anesthesia. The program objectives include:

• Conducting and documenting comprehensive assessments of health and illness parameters
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and judgment
• Developing and sustaining therapeutic relationships
• Guiding and mentoring other nurses
• Educating and guiding individuals and groups
• Applying ethical principles to decision making
• Using conceptual and analytical skills to evaluate practice and policy issues
• Advocating for anesthesia care and healthcare practice change

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia, graduates should be able to:

• Obtain and document informed consent
• Evaluate patient physical and psychological status
• Develop and execute an appropriate anesthesia care plan
• Select and maintain proper equipment and anesthetic agents
• Deliver individualized, safe, and effective anesthesia care
• Perform physiologically sound sedation, general anesthesia, and regional techniques
• Identify the need for and interpret monitoring modalities
• Implement and supervise patient positioning
• Function within legal requirements and maintain integrity and ethical standards
• Demonstrate responsibility for own actions and continuing personal and professional growth
• Provide leadership in organizations and systems
• Use information systems and technology to improve patient care
• Analyze business practices in nurse anesthesia delivery systems
• Disseminate research evidence

Curriculum

The DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia curriculum includes:

• MS-DNP Curriculum
• BSN-DNP Curriculum
• Simulation
• Course Descriptions
• Program Objectives

Admissions

The admissions process for the DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia includes:

• BSN-DNP Admissions
• MS-DNP Admissions
• Application Forms
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Information Sessions
• Tuition and Fees
• Professional Licensure Disclosure

Faculty and Staff

The university has a faculty and staff dedicated to supporting students in the DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia.

Student Life

The university offers resources and support for student life, including student resources and program history.

Research

The university is committed to research and offers various research opportunities, including:

• Research at Baylor
• Academic Centers
• Departments
• Faculty Labs
• Research Centers
• Strategic Research Centers
• Research Offices
• Advanced Technology Cores
• Clinical Research
• Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
• Office of Research Leadership
• Research IT
• Sponsored Programs

Community

The university is engaged with the community and offers various community outreach and education programs, including:

• Healthcare Outreach
• Community Programs
• Educational Outreach
• Global Programs
• Community Events

About

The university has a strong mission, vision, and values, and is committed to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. The university has various administrative offices, affiliates, and leadership.