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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 and edited by Linda Littlejohns, Molly McNett, and DaiWai Olson. It is intended for neuroscience nurses at all experience levels and supports clinical practice and preparation for certification and specialty education.

Organized into three sections, the book covers foundational neuroscience concepts, neurological diseases and conditions, and care across age groups and healthcare settings. Foundational material includes ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. Disease-focused chapters address conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, infections, movement and neuromuscular disorders, tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. Further chapters focus on pediatric and developmental conditions, older adults, perioperative care, and rehabilitation.

Numerous tables and figures support the text, covering assessment tools, diagnostic findings, treatment considerations, anatomy, monitoring, and clinical classifications. The volume brings together contributions from a broad group of neuroscience nursing and medical professionals, reflecting the specialty’s evolving knowledge and technology. Its opening notice emphasizes that clinical recommendations and drug information may change and that clinicians should verify current product guidance and individualize care.

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neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

neurological assessment

stroke

epilepsy

intracranial dynamics

traumatic brain injury

pediatric neurology

rehabilitation

clinical reference