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Title AANN core curriculum for neuroscience nursing / American Association of Neuroscience Nursing ; edited by Mary Kay Bader, Linda R. Littlejohns
Edition Fourth edition
Published St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders, [2004]
©2004

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Location Call no. Vol. Availability
 MELB  610.7368 Kay/Acc 2004  AVAILABLE
Description xxvii, 1038 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents pt. 1. Foundations of neuroscience nursing -- 1. Cellular physiology of the nervous system -- 2. Anatomy of the nervous system -- 3. Intracranial pressure concepts and cerebral blood flow -- 4. Neuroendocrine -- 5. Assessment -- 6. Neurodiagnostic tests -- 7. Technology -- 8. Perioperative surgical considerations -- pt. 2. Specific neuroscience topics -- 9. Intracranial pressure management -- 10. Hydrocephalus -- 11. Craniocerebral trauma -- 12. Traumatic spine injuries -- 13. Spine disorders -- 14. Peripheral nerve injuries -- 15. Nervous system tumors -- 16. Cerebrovascular events of the nervous system -- 17. Epilepsy -- 18. Infectious and autoimmune processes -- 19. Degenerative disorders -- 20. Movement disorders -- 21. Neuromuscular disorders of the nervous system -- 22. Sleep and sleep disorders -- 23. Pain and headaches -- pt. 3. Neurological issues across the continuum -- 24. Pediatric and developmental anomalies -- 25. Geriatric issues -- 26. Rehabilitation -- 27. Ethical considerations in neuroscience nursing
Summary This book 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. - Publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Neurological nursing.
Methods.
Nervous System Diseases.
Nursing Assessment.
Nursing Care.
Nursing.
Nervous System Diseases -- nursing.
Nursing Assessment -- methods.
Nursing Care -- methods.
Nervous System Diseases -- nursing.
Nursing Assessment -- methods.
Nursing Care -- methods.
Genre/Form Outline.
Author Bader, Mary Kay.
Littlejohns, Linda R.
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
LC no. 2005297127
ISBN 0721606482
Other Titles Neuroscience nursing
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses core curriculum for neuroscience nursing