| Name: |
Neuroscience
Nurse |
| Description: |
Cares
for individuals who have a dysfunction of the
nervous system including alterations in
consciousness and cognition, communication,
mobility, rest and sleep, sensation, and
sexuality; plans and implements interventions to
support bodily functions, promote healing,
encourage adaptation to persistent neurological
difficulties, and teaches patients and families
about the illness |
| Diagnoses: |
Brain/spinal
cord neoplasm, head/spinal cord trauma, seizures,
cerebral vascular accidents |
| Practice
roles: |
Staff
nurse, clinical nurse specialist, nurse case
manager, head nurse, supervisor, coordinator,
director, executive |
| Characteristics: |
Patient
care and relationships, seeing patients improve,
new technology and trends, autonomy, making a
difference |
| Client
age group: |
Adults,
aged, children including infants |
| Drawbacks: |
Grief,
difficult-to-manage patients, physical demands,
and caregiver stress, conflicts, and pressure |
| Desirable
skills: |
People
skills, patience, tact, and understanding,
psychological and physical stamina, flexibility,
medical-surgical skills especially assessment |
| Education: |
RN
with AD, Diploma, or BSN (preferred) |
| Employers: |
Hospitals,
rehabilitation facilities, clinics |
| Associations: |
|
| Publications: |
| Journal
of Neuroscience Nursing |
| |
| AANN Synapse
Newsletter |
| 312-993-0043 |
| |
| SCI Nursing
Journal |
| 718-803-3782 |
|
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