Published 2016
Editors:
Mary Kay Bader, MSN RN CCNS CCRN CNRN SCRN FAHA FNCS
Neuro/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Mission Viejo, CA
Linda R. Littlejohns, MSN RN CNRN SCRN FAAN
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Consultant, San Juan Capistrano, CA
DaiWai M. Ols...
Published 2016
Editors:
Mary Kay Bader, MSN RN CCNS CCRN CNRN SCRN FAHA FNCS
Neuro/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Mission Viejo, CA
Linda R. Littlejohns, MSN RN CNRN SCRN FAAN
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Consultant, San Juan Capistrano, CA
DaiWai M. Olson, PhD RN CCRN FNCS
Associate Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Section 1. Neuroscience Foundations and Concepts
1. Cellular Physiology of the Nervous System
2. Anatomy of the Nervous System
3. Intracranial Dynamics
4. Assessment
5. Neurodiagnostics Tests
6. Perioperative Surgical Considerations
7. Technology
8. Temperature Management
Section 2. Neuroscience Conditions and Diseases
9. Intracranial Pressure Management
10. Hydrocephalus
11. Neuroendocrine
12. Ischemic Stroke
13. Hemorrhagic Stroke
14. Spine Disorders
15. Craniocerebral Trauma
16. Traumatic Spine Injuries
17. Peripheral Nerve Injuries
18. Nervous System Tumors
19. Epilepsy
20. Infection and Autoimmune Conditions
21. Degenerative Disorders
22. Movement Disorders
23. Neuromuscular Disorders
24. Pain and Headaches
25. Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Section 3. Neuroscience Issues Across the Continuum
26. Pediatric and Development Disorders
27. Geriatric Disorders
28. Rehabilitation
29. Ethical Considerations
Appendix. Strategies for Taking the CNRN and SCRN Examinations