Aann Core Curriculum For Neuroscience Nursing

AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive clinical resource for the practicing neuroscience nurse. It can also be used as a tool for success in achieving the designation of Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or as a supplemental text for any undergraduate and graduate nursing student studying to care for patients suffering from neurologic disorders. The book is divided into three parts: foundations of neuroscience nursing, specific neuroscience topics, and neurologic issues across the continuum. An easy-to-use outline format comprehensively covers the entire scope of neuroscience nursing in all practice settings. Details the core knowledge base of neuroscience nursing with authorship and endorsement by the AANN, the specialty organization for neuroscience nurses. Follows the current blueprint for the AANN certification exam. Provides an effective guide for teaching and learning for in-service, continuing education, and academic programs. Uses tables, figures and graphs to help illustrate complex concepts. Part I: Foundations of Neuroscience Nursing covers the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, assessment, diagnostic tests, surgical considerations and technology significant to neuroscience disorders. Part II: Specific Neuroscience Topics covers craniocerebral trauma, spine disorders, nerve injuries, tumors, sleep disorders, and pain and headaches. Part III: Neurologic Issues Across the Continuum features pediatric and geriatric issues, rehabilitation, and ethical considerations. Useful resources such as common scales are included in the appendix. Includes revised, updated and expanded content to reflect the current state of neuroscience nursing.

The AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, 7th edition, is the most comprehensive summary of neuroscience nursing evidence and is a great resource for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) exams.Updated content includes a synthesis of the latest research to guide all aspects of neuroscience nursing practice. This is the best and broadest reference for neuroscience nurses and is a vital tool for studying for the CNRN certification exam. The content in the 7th edition is organized in an easy-to-read format and includes new figures and images and a list of relevant tools and resources at the end of each chapter.

This publication applies to all neuroscience nurses, who identity and treat human responses to actual or potential dysfunctions, including prevention through education, health promotion, and research. It specifies the standards of care, the standards of professional practice, and their measurement criteria. It is a fundamental document for this rapidly developing specialty that reflects technological advances, greater scientific understanding, and a rapidly growing research base.

Print version of the book includes free access to the app (web, iOS, and Android), which offers interactive Q&A review plus the entire text of the print book! Please note the app is included with print purchase only. Promotes optimal test performance! This sought-after companion to the author’s popular Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing is a must-have study guide for nurses seeking Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) status. It contains comprehensive information about the exam, answers to commonly asked questions, and savvy tips for maximizing your score, along with 300 practice questions and answers with rationales. Designed to prepare nurses for the multiple-choice format of the certification exam, questions are arranged in chapters correlating with the logical sequence and flow of the exam and reflect the number of questions in each exam category. Case studies facilitate the application of knowledge with various examples of common stroke patient situations. A complete practice exam with answers and detailed rationales enables stroke care nurses and advanced practice clinicians to ascertain their strengths and weaknesses. Appendices include a list of medications, national stroke guidelines, and neuroscience terms. Key Features: Promotes comprehensive and rigorous study for the SCRN exam Helps stroke care nurses and advanced practice clinicians maximize their scores Contains 300 exam-style questions with correct answers and detailed rationales along with a complete practice exam Includes important information about the exam itself, answers to commonly asked questions, and case studies Covers content in accordance with the test blueprint of the SCRN exam