NRAN 82123 Advanced Theoretical Foundations of Pain (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Pain Fellowship. This course is essentially about shifting perspectives." A change in perspective can occur - if one is willing - when a person understands what has formed their current perspective and realizes other perceptual options. Most CRNAs are trained in and function from an allopathic understanding of disease and treatment. This perspective needs to be examined and evaluated in light of advanced practice nursing pain management and the future directions of health care. This course focuses on the exploration of varying philosophies of the pathophysiology of disease and treatment as well as the role of epigenetic factors in personal and communal health."