1. European Competence Profile of the neuroscience nurse

2. What is so special about neuroscience nursing? Main domains:  Neuro acute care  Neuro rehabilitation  Neuro-palliative care

3. What is neuroscience?  Tumours in the brain and in the central nervous system  Neurotrauma  Neuromuscular deficits  Demyelinating disorders  Neurodegenerative disorders  Central Nervous System Infections  Cerebrovascular disorders  Myelum compressions  Other syndromes, e.g. Epilepsy, hydrocephalus, Paroxysmal deficits

4. Neuro acute care  To prevent life threatening situations  To prevent permanent damage  To stabilise the health condition after severe physical disruption  To control vital functions

5. Neuro rehabilitation  Relearning of functions and skills  Retainment of functions and skills  Application of new learned or relearned functions  Prevention oc complications and optimising quality of life

6. Neuro palliative care  Improvement and maintenance of quality of life  Autonomy  Symptom control, pain, vomiting, fever, itching, depression etc.  Grief  Peaceful and dignified end-of-life process

7. Overlapping domains neuro rehabilitation neuro palliative care neuro acute care

8. Professional roles  Care provider  Case manager  Planner/practice developer  Coach/teacher/supervisor

9. Levels  Novice  Advanced beginner  Competent  Proficient  Expert