AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 18 Hemorrhagic Stroke: Digital Version-AANN Core 7th Ed

AANN Core 7th Ed - Covers & Contents

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The <em>AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing</em>, seventh edition (2022), is a comprehensive educational reference published by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. It is designed for neuroscience nurses at all experience levels and across clinical settings, populations, and specialties, and supports professional learning and preparation for certifications such as the CNRN and SCRN.

The book is organized into three sections. The first covers foundations, including ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, clinical technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses neurological diseases and conditions, including intracranial pressure disorders, hydrocephalus, infections, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement and neuromuscular disorders, stroke, tumors, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, spine and peripheral nerve disorders, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on neuroscience nursing across populations and care settings, covering pediatric and developmental conditions, older adults, perioperative care, and rehabilitation, as well as strategies for standardized test taking.

The contents indicate an emphasis on practical clinical knowledge, supported by extensive tables and figures covering assessment, diagnostic findings, treatment approaches, monitoring technologies, and functional outcomes. The edition reflects the continuing development of neuroscience nursing knowledge and practice, with contributions from clinicians, educators, and researchers.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

CNRN certification

SCRN certification

neurological assessment

intracranial pressure

stroke management

epilepsy

spinal cord injury

pediatric neuroscience