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Association News
Conference Connection
CNRN Corner
Industry Trends
Foundation Corner
International Corner
Product Feature
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November Product Feature
Be sure to visit the Online Store to take advantage of reduced rates for members and other featured products related to education and membership.
Holiday Sale! November 17–December 31, 2008
During the Holiday Sale, take 20% off ALL AANN online store educational and logo products. All orders will be shipped via United Parcel Service. If you would like to place a rush order, please contact the AANN customer service center via phone at 888/557-2266 (US only) or 847/375-4733. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday 9 am–5 pm (CST). Visit www.aann.org for the selection of titles and merchandise and to order online.
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Guide to the Care of the Hospitalized Patient with Ischemic Stroke, 2nd Edition: AANN Clinical Practice Guideline Series
The Guide to the Care of the Hospitalized Patient with Ischemic Stroke is designed to assist registered nurses, patient-care units, and institutions in providing safe and effective care to hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke. The goal of the guideline is to provide background on the impact, etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, monitoring, and treatment of ischemic stroke. Implications for initial and ongoing nursing assessment and management of the hospitalized patient with ischemic stroke also are discussed. The guideline translates the latest research into an easy-to-use reference and provides nurses with a tool to help them deliver optimum-quality, patient-focused care for this patient population.
This guideline is available as a free download from the AANN Web site, www.AANN.org. Readers can also earn continuing education credit by completing and passing the online examination.
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Spinal Cord Anatomy DVD
The Spinal Cord Anatomy DVD, from Adventures in Neuroscience, covers the anatomy of the spine and spinal cord. Cadaver specimens are used to demonstrate structures in the spinal cord and the discussion centers on normal and abnormal findings. Detailed explanations of potential injuries, spinal cord syndromes and patient assessment completes the lesson which runs for just under two hours.
A sound knowledge of spine and spinal cord anatomy is the foundation for the bedside professional who cares for neuro patients with spine disease. This DVD offers a comprehensive review of the normal structures and pathways of the spine, spinal cord and supporting coverings. Potential pathologies and disease entities will also be identified as we examine each area.
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