AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 12 Neuroendocrine: Digital Version-AANN Core 7th Ed

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The <em>AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, Seventh Edition</em> is a comprehensive professional reference published in 2022 by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Edited by Linda Littlejohns, Molly McNett, and DaiWai Olson, it is intended for neuroscience nurses at all experience levels and supports clinical practice, professional learning, and certification preparation.

The curriculum is organized into three sections. The first covers foundational neuroscience concepts, including ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses neurological diseases and conditions, such as stroke, epilepsy, infections, movement and neuromuscular disorders, tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and older-adult neuroscience, perioperative care, rehabilitation, and standardized-test preparation.

The book includes extensive tables, figures, and clinical tools to support understanding of neurological assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and care. It was developed by a broad group of neuroscience nursing and medical experts, building on earlier editions and the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses’ educational mission.

The publication notes that clinical knowledge and treatment recommendations evolve. Readers should consult current medication information, and treatment decisions remain the responsibility of licensed prescribers considering each patient’s circumstances.

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neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

neurological assessment

intracranial dynamics

stroke

epilepsy

brain injury

pediatric neuroscience

rehabilitation

certification preparation