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

The curriculum is organized into three sections. The first covers foundational neuroscience, including ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic tests, 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 spinal injuries, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and older-adult care, perioperative nursing, rehabilitation, and standardized test preparation.

Extensive tables and illustrations support the material, and contributors and reviewers include neuroscience clinicians, educators, and researchers. The book reflects the specialty’s ongoing scientific and technological developments and builds on earlier editions dating back to 1977. Its notice emphasizes that clinical guidance and medication information may change; clinicians should verify current product information and use professional judgment for individual patients.

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