NURS 9864 Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
This course is an integrated study of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics underpinning nurse anesthesia practice. The chemical structure of compounds and chemical reactions are examined as they apply to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents. Concepts of solubility, diffusion, and osmosis are described as well as the role of acid-base balance in maintaining the body's internal milieu. Metabolic pathways responsible for energy production are examined. Gas laws and other laws of physics as they pertain to nurse anesthesia practice are illustrated with specific examples. The emphasis is placed on integration of scientific theory into practice.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Summer
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.69 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.83 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Susan Emery | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 18 of 21 |
| Summer 2024 | Susan Emery | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 19 of 22 |
| Summer 2023 | Susan Emery | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 of 20 |
| Summer 2022 | Susan Emery | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 16 of 19 |