AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 23 Peripheral Nerve Injuries: 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 supports neuroscience nursing practice and education, including preparation for professional certification.

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, clinical technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses neurological diseases and conditions, such as intracranial pressure disorders, hydrocephalus, infections, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement and neuromuscular disorders, stroke, tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, spine and peripheral nerve disorders, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and developmental conditions, older adults, perioperative care, and rehabilitation, followed by guidance on standardized test taking.

The book includes numerous tables and illustrations to support learning, along with contributions from neuroscience nursing and related clinical experts. Its broad scope makes it a resource for nurses at different experience levels and across specialties, care settings, and patient populations.

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neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

neurological assessment

intracranial dynamics

epilepsy

stroke

traumatic brain injury

spine disorders

pediatric neuroscience

professional certification