AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 5 Assessment: 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 intended for neuroscience nurses across experience levels and care settings, including those preparing 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, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses diseases and conditions such as intracranial pressure disorders, hydrocephalus, neuroendocrine problems, infections, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement and neuromuscular disorders, stroke, tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and developmental disorders, older adults, perioperative care, and rehabilitation; it also offers guidance on standardized test preparation.

The book includes extensive tables and illustrations supporting clinical concepts and assessment. Its contributors and reviewers represent a broad range of neuroscience nursing and related specialties. The edition acknowledges the field’s ongoing development through evolving research, clinical practice, and technology, and serves as an educational foundation for neuroscience nursing.

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neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

nervous system physiology

intracranial pressure

neurological assessment

stroke management

traumatic brain injury

epilepsy

rehabilitation nursing

certification preparation