Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition

This updated edition of the core curriculum for nursing practice with multiple sclerosis (MS) patients presents the most current diagnostic tools and strategies for managing the disease process. It addresses both the physical and psychosocial changes with which MS patients must cope, and focuses on the role of nursing in helping patients to devise, learn, and implement self-care strategies. The book discusses the application of change theory to MS nursing and examines current theories regarding the immunologic bases of MS, its epidemiology, and genetics. Information is presented in an easy-to-read outline format along with case studies that further clarify the material. Each chapter begins with a list of objectives to facilitate learning.

Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis offers a vast reservoir of information for MS nurse specialists and students, providing an excellent day-to-day reference as well as a comprehensive review for nurses who intend to take the MS nursing certification exam. It is a companion volume to Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis and Advanced Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Care.

This updated edition includes:

New diagnostic tests and pharmacologic strategies, including the treatment of acute attacks, immuno-modulating and symptomatic therapies, and nonpharmacologic interventions
Updated guidelines for managing symptoms, such as impaired mobility and bladder/ bowel dysfunction
A stronger focus on the role of nursing in helping patients to achieve independence, empowerment, and improved quality of life
New content in ethics, professionalism, and delivering culturally competent care
Updated references, thought-provoking certification questions, and new case studies

Customer Reviews:

This Work Is Dedicated To All Of Our MS Patients And Families...

By Aung Htun - October 10, 2007

"Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis
A Core Curriculum
Editors:
Kathleen Costello, RN, MS, CRNP, MSCN
June Halper, MSCN, ANP, FAAN
Colleen Harris, RN, MN, MSCN"

"This core curriculum was developed for use by all nurses preparing to take the certification examination in MS nursing given under the auspices of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN),
whose mission is to establish and perpetuate a specialized branch of nursing in multiple sclerosis;
to establish standards of nursing care in multiple sclerosis;
to support multiple sclerosis nursing research;
to educate the health care community about the disease;
and to disseminate this knowledge throughout the world.

It summarizes in outline form the basic concepts of multiple sclerosis and MS nursing.
It has been developed to be a companion to Halper/Holland, Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition and... read more