NURS 9868 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
This course builds on basic concepts of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. A detailed examination of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system forms the basis for discussion of common and uncommon diseases of the cardiovascular system. Key components of the history and physical exam together with diagnostic testing inform pre-anesthesia assessment. Anesthetic implications for the patient with cardiovascular system co-morbidities form the basis for the development of an individualized plan of anesthesia care, including the need for specific monitoring modalities.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.65 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.79 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Susan Emery | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 10+ hrs/week | 20 of 23 |
| Spring 2025 | Susan Emery | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 10+ hrs/week | 19 of 22 |
| Spring 2024 | Susan Emery | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 19 of 19 |
| Spring 2023 | Susan Emery | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 17 of 19 |
| Spring 2022 | Susan Emery | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 2 of 17 |