Elevate your care of neurological patients with evidence-based best practices in the completely updated, fully illustrated The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, 8th Edition. This essential neuroscience nursing resource is designed to support both novice and experienced nurses in performing high-level assessments, processing information, and making informed decisions crucial to the care of adult and geriatric neuroscience patients.
This comprehensive text is a must-have for neuro nurses and nursing students, featuring:
- NEW chapter on hydrocephalus
- NEW chapter on neurological care in the community
- Updated content throughout the text that reflects the latest best practices
- Real-life case studies to reinforce critical concepts
- Treatment Summaries, Clinical Vignettes, and Clinical Pearls offering vital clinical tips
- Extensive coverage of various neuroscience care considerations, including:
- Ethical perspectives and end-of-life care, including brain death and organ donation
- Assessment and evaluation techniques for neuroscience patients
- Management challenges like intracranial hypertension and altered levels of consciousness
- Nursing management of neurological system injuries and disorders
This book is ideal for nurses in intensive care units, emergency departments, and specialty units that admit neuroscience patients. It provides nursing management guidance infused with pathophysiology content, ensuring a rationale for care and patient outcomes. Additionally, it serves as an excellent study aid for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) exam and stroke certification (SCRN).
Your purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook
Authors:
Joanne V. Hickey PhD RN APRN ACNP-BC F (Author)
Edition:
8th
Publication Date:
July 9, 2019
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