AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 14 Epilepsy: Digital Version-AANN Core 7th Ed

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The <em>AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing</em>, Seventh Edition (2022), is a comprehensive reference published 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 development, and certification preparation.

The curriculum is organized into three sections. The first covers foundational 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 care, perioperative nursing, and rehabilitation; it also includes guidance on standardized test taking.

The book features extensive tables and illustrations supporting topics such as neuroanatomy, assessment, monitoring, diagnostic procedures, and disease management. Its contributors and reviewers include clinicians, educators, and researchers from a range of neuroscience specialties.

The publisher emphasizes that nursing practice and treatment recommendations evolve with new evidence. Readers are advised to consult current medication information, and clinical decisions—including prescribing and individualized treatment—remain the responsibility of licensed practitioners. The publisher, editors, and authors disclaim liability for harm resulting from use of the book’s guidance.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

neurological assessment

intracranial dynamics

stroke management

epilepsy

traumatic brain injury

pediatric nursing

rehabilitation nursing

certification preparation