AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 3 Anatomy of the Nervous System: 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 is designed for neuroscience nurses at all career stages and supports clinical practice, professional development, and certification preparation.

The curriculum is organized into three sections. The first covers foundational neuroscience concepts, including ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, intracranial dynamics, neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses diseases and conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, infections, movement and neuromuscular disorders, tumors, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, spine disorders, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and older adult neurology, perioperative nursing, rehabilitation, and standardized test preparation.

The book includes extensive tables, figures, clinical tools, and contributions from a broad group of neuroscience nursing and medical professionals. Its notice emphasizes that practice and treatment guidance can change with new evidence; clinicians should verify current medication information and use professional judgment in individual patient care.

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neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

neurological assessment

intracranial dynamics

stroke

epilepsy

traumatic brain injury

spinal injuries

pediatric neurology

certification preparation