University Master's Degree in Nursing Anaesthetics, Recovery, and Pain Management
Summary
| Edition | 1st edition (10 previous editions as a proprietary degree) |
| Number of vacancies | 30 |
| ECTS credits | 90 (60 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year) |
| Modality | In person |
| Place | Escola Superior d’Infermeria Hospital del Mar (Campus Universitario Mar) |
| Dates | September2025 to March 2027 |
| Schedule |
Classes will be held on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Simulations will take place during theoretical class hours, with some exceptions for organisational needs, always with prior notice to students. |
| Price 2025-2026 |
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| Center in charge | Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar (affiliated to Universitat Pompeu Fabra) |
| Anesthesia Program Approval Process (APAP) IFNA | Level 1 Registration |
General Information
Currently, anaesthesia nurses are witnessing significant advancements in their profession, recognising the need to acquire competencies and adopt advanced practice models.
Today, anaesthesia nurses play a vital role in areas such as pre-anaesthesia consultations, operating theatres, recovery, acute and chronic pain units, and other specialised units. This requires specific, specialised, and high-quality training, based on European safety standards.
The University Master's Degree in Nursing Anaesthetics, Recovery, and Pain Management programme is designed to train graduate nurses interested in the fields of anaesthesia, recovery, and pain management, equipping them to work in complex environments that demand specific competencies in anaesthesia, research, and knowledge transfer.
The objectives of the master's programme are:
- To train students in anaesthesia and recovery, promoting care practices based on current science and involving them in ethical and innovative projects.
- To equip students with the competencies to lead interprofessional teams in the preoperative field and to manage competitive projects at both national and international levels.
Career opportunities
This master's programme will enable students to join anaesthesia teams and various fields within the domain, such as operating theatres, critical care units, and pain management units, while keeping their knowledge up to date. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to engage in research groups related to the field, where they can question current care practices and drive research that transforms practice.
Curriculum
First year
| Quarter | Course | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| First (21 ECTS) | Introduction to Anaesthesia Nursing | OB | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Anaesthesia I | OB | 6 | |
| Airway Management: Devices and Care | OB | 6 | |
| Research Methodology I | OB | 6 | |
| Second (21 ECTS) | Fundamentals of Anaesthesia II | OB | 3 |
| Research Methodology II | OB | 6 | |
| External Practices I | PR | 9 | |
| Third (18 ECTS) | Invasive and Non-invasive Ventilation | OB | 3 |
| Anaesthesia Nursing Care in Surgical Specialties | OB | 9 | |
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Patient Care in Post-Anaesthesia Units |
OB | 6 | |
| Research Methodology II | OB | 3 |
Second year
| Quarter | Course | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth (22,5 ECTS) | Pain Management | OB | 6 |
| Management and Leadership | OB | 3 | |
| External Practices II | PR | 6 | |
| Final Project I | TFM | 7,5 | |
| Fifth (7,5 ECTS) | Final Project II | TFM | 7,5 |
Simulation
The MIARID follows a transversal simulation plan, incorporating clinical simulation with a teaching-learning methodology for the acquisition, development and evaluation of professional competencies. The model on which the learning facilitators experts in this methodology are based on the ESIHMar is the SimZones model described by Roussin and Weinstock (2017), incorporating from Zone 0 to 3.
This master's programme will enable students to join anaesthesia teams and various fields within the domain, such as operating theatres, critical care units, and pain management units, while keeping their knowledge up to date. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to engage in research groups related to the field, where they can question current care practices and drive research that transforms practice.
Final project
The Final Master's Thesis (Trabajo de Fin de Máster - TFM) is worth a total of 15 ECTS credits. The TFM involves the submission of a written report and its corresponding oral defence, which takes place before an expert panel. During this defence, the student must demonstrate the competencies acquired.
The purpose of the TFM is to guide students in scientific research, always under the supervision of a tutor. The work requires effort, methodology, and maturity. The educational objectives of the TFM include:
- Developing skills for communicating and disseminating research results, both orally and in writing, in the field of anaesthesia and in academic and scientific forums.
- Interpreting and analysing information from databases to generate relevant conclusions in anaesthesia, recovery, and pain management, considering social, ethical, and scientific aspects, and applying gender criteria in research.
- Applying appropriate design and data analysis methods for research in anaesthesia, and defending research projects before specialised panels, writing scientific articles for publication in specialised journals in the field.
Academic management of master's and postgraduate degrees
For further information, you can contact:
Anna López Cortina, secretary of master’s and postgraduate degrees at ESIHMar
mia.arid(ELIMINAR)@esimar.edu.es
Phone: 93 248 39 32
Phone service available:
- Monday through Thursday: from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.