Neurosciences

Find information resources about neurosciences including key resources, books, and journal articles. This guide is for RCN members including nursing students, nursing support workers, and registered nurses.

Last updated: 27/05/2026

Key Resources
Books
Journals

Key Resources

RCN: UK career framework for stroke nurses

This resource for RCN members outlines the range of career pathways within stroke nursing and minimum recommended education requirements, in addition to knowledge and skills.
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Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (2021) Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks: multidisciplinary team guidance for the shared decision-making process (adults).

Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks refers to the decision to continue eating and drinking despite the associated risks from having dysphagia. These risks may refer to aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration and choking. This publication is endorsed by the RCN.
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Association of British Neurologists (2026) The state of the UK neurology workforce: needs for a population of 100,000.

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Department of Health Northern Ireland: Review of neurology services

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Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party (2023) National clinical guideline for stroke for the UK and Ireland 2023 edition.

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MND Association: Motor Neurone Disease Support & Info Hub.

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The Neurological Alliance: What is the NHS England Neuroscience Transformation Programme?

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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2023) Stroke rehabilitation in adults. NICE guideline NG236.

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Wales Neurological Conditions Implementation Group (2017) Neurological conditions delivery plan. Cardiff: Welsh Government.

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We would like to thank the RCN Neuroscience member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.

Books

Agarwal N (ed.) (2025) Neurosurgery Fundamentals. 2nd edn. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

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Burrow L and McRae D (2026) Take care: a memoir of love, family & never giving up. London: Penguin Books.

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Harwood R, Huwez F, Guyler P, Alam S, Gaynor C and Harwood R (2023) Stroke care: a practical manual. 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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Morris J, Jankovic J and Fung V (2022) Neurological clinical examination: a concise guide. 4th edn. Milton: CRC Press.

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Murray M (2021) Living with motor neurone disease: a complete guide. Cork: Cork University Press.

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Ovbiagele, B. and Kim, A.S. (eds.) (2024) Ischemic stroke therapeutics: a comprehensive guide. Second edition. Cham: Springer.

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Sundstrøm T, Grände P-O, Luoto T, Rosenlund C, Undén J and Wester K G (eds.) (2020) Management of severe traumatic brain injury: evidence, tricks, and pitfalls. 2nd edn. Cham: Springer International.

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Whitfield P C, Welbourne J, Thomas E, Summers F, Whyte M and Hutchinson P J (eds.) (2020) Traumatic brain injury: a multidisciplinary approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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Daniels S K, Huckabee M L and Gozdzikowska K (2019) Dysphagia following stroke. 3rd edn. San Diego: Plural Publishing.

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Hickey J and Strayer A (2020) The clinical practice of neurological and neurosurgical nursing. 8th edn. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.