International Journal of Neurological Nursing

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Neurological & Neurosurgical Assessment: neurological examination and assessment protocols, neurophysiological testing and interpretation, advanced imaging interpretation for nursing practice, peripheral nerve assessment and monitoring, electrodiagnostic medicine and electromyography in clinical practice, and neuromonitoring in perioperative settings
• Neurosurgical Nursing Care: preoperative and postoperative neurosurgical nursing, spinal surgery and discectomy nursing, laminectomy and fusion surgery care, peripheral nerve surgery nursing, minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, pain management in neurosurgery, and neurological complication prevention and management
• Stroke & Acute Neurological Conditions: acute stroke recognition and rapid response protocols, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke nursing care, thrombolytic and thrombectomy nursing management, endovascular intervention nursing support, stroke prevention and risk reduction, post-stroke rehabilitation and recovery, and stroke outcomes and quality of life
• Neurodegenerative Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nursing care, Parkinson’s disease and movement disorder management, multiple sclerosis nursing and disease-modifying therapy monitoring, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and progressive neurological decline, multiple system atrophy and atypical parkinsonism, cognitive and behavioral management, and caregiver support and palliative care
• Neuromuscular Disorders & Rehabilitation: neuromuscular disease assessment and diagnosis, myopathy and muscular dystrophy nursing care, motor neuron disease and paralysis management, physical and occupational therapy integration, electrodiagnostic findings and clinical correlation, rehabilitation protocols and functional outcomes, and adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Traumatic Brain Injury & Neurorehabilitation: traumatic brain injury assessment and acute care, concussion management and return-to-activity protocols, cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological recovery, physical and functional rehabilitation after brain injury, behavioral and emotional changes management, family education and long-term outcomes, and community reintegration support
• Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Neurological Disorders: cerebral palsy assessment and functional classification, Rett syndrome and developmental regression, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and neurological effects, autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental nursing, developmental delay and early intervention, spasticity and movement disorder management, and family-centered developmental care
• Seizure Disorders & Epilepsy: seizure recognition and seizure first aid, epilepsy diagnosis and medication management, antiepileptic drug monitoring and adverse effects, status epilepticus and acute seizure management, seizure safety and adaptive equipment, driving and lifestyle considerations, and patient and family education on seizure precautions
• Headache & Migraine Disorders: migraine pathophysiology and nursing assessment, headache classification and differential diagnosis, acute migraine management and medication administration, migraine prevention and prophylactic therapy, triptan and neuromodulation therapy nursing, lifestyle modification and trigger identification, and headache impact on quality of life
• Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Health: behavioral neurology and neurobehavioral syndromes, depression and mood disorders in neurological disease, anxiety and emotional dysregulation in neurological patients, personality changes and behavioral management, psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication nursing, psychoneuroimmunology and mind-body connections, and integrative mental health approaches
• Interventional Neuroradiology & Monitoring: neuro-interventional procedure nursing, aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation management, cerebral angiography and endovascular therapy nursing, intraoperative neuromonitoring and evoked potentials, transcranial magnetic stimulation and neuromodulation therapy, and safety and complication prevention in interventional settings
• Neuropsychological Assessment & Cognitive Rehabilitation: neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessment, cognitive impairment and dementia screening, memory and executive function rehabilitation, attention and processing speed interventions, language and communication disorders, and cognitive support strategies in daily functioning

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International Journal of Neurological Nursing is an open-access publication which provides immediate open access to its content, supporting a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published works are freely available to a worldwide audience upon publication. Publication is subject to an article processing charge (APC), ensuring articles remain freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons license.

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International Journal of Neurological Nursing fully adheres to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its Best Practice Guidelines. The editorial team enforces a rigorous peer-review process with strict ethical policies to ensure the addition of high-quality scientific studies to scholarly publication.

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