AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 27 Neurological Conditions in Older Adults: Digital Version-AANN Core 7th Ed

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The <em>AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, Seventh Edition</em> is a 2022 reference published by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and edited by Linda Littlejohns, Molly McNett, and DaiWai Olson. It is designed to support neuroscience nursing practice and education, including preparation for certification exams and learning across career stages and care settings.

The curriculum is organized into three sections. <strong>Neuroscience Concepts and Foundations</strong> covers ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic tests, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. <strong>Neuroscience Diseases and Conditions</strong> addresses a broad range of disorders, including raised intracranial pressure, 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. <strong>Neuroscience Across the Continuum</strong> focuses on pediatric and developmental conditions, neurological care of older adults, perioperative nursing, rehabilitation, and standardized-test preparation.

The contents indicate a practical, clinically oriented resource, with extensive tables and figures covering assessment tools, anatomy, diagnostic findings, treatments, monitoring, and care considerations. Contributors and reviewers include neuroscience nurses and other healthcare professionals from clinical, academic, and research settings. The book acknowledges earlier editors and editions, reflecting the curriculum’s development alongside advances in neuroscience, nursing practice, and technology.

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traumatic brain injury

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