NURS 9866 Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
This course is an in-depth study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system and related anesthesia implications. The concepts of ventilation and perfusion as well as oxygen transport are examined. Assessment of baseline pulmonary function and alterations seen in common and uncommon disease states are reviewed. Anesthetic implications for the patient with alterations in respiratory or oxygen transport physiology form the basis for the development of an individualized plan of anesthesia care including ventilation modalities.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Summer
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.34 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.26 / 5 · Very Good
- 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 | Caitlin Vitale | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 10+ hrs/week | 18 of 21 |
| Summer 2024 | Caitlin Vitale | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 10+ hrs/week | 19 of 22 |
| Summer 2023 | Caitlin Vitale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 of 20 |
| Summer 2022 | Caitlin Vitale | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 16 of 19 |