Neuroscience Nursing at Johns Hopkins

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From the moment we first opened our doors in 1889 to today, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has garnered a long and rich heritage of clinical innovation and achievement, as evidenced by being ranked first among the nation's best hospitals over the last ten years by U.S. News and World Report.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 900 bed academic hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Department of Neurosciences encompasses 82 beds on four inpatient units. The continuum of Neuro patient care spans critical care, progressive care, Brain Rescue Unit © and acute care units. Our nurses collaborate with multiple disciplines in an integrated neurology and neurosurgery patient care environment. We are the department of choice if you are looking to become a clinical expert in specialty areas such as:

cerebral resuscitation
management of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
hemodynamic instability
management of airway and respiratory compromise
spinal reconstruction
monitoring abnormal electrical activity of the brain

The Department of Neuroscience Nursing provides a rich environment of learning and professional growth. We have an 8-week preceptor guided orientation. Unit-based clinical nurse specialists or educators provide support, mentoring and ongoing bedside staff education. We offer educational programs including current neuroscience nursing and acute patient care techniques, classes emphasizing advanced clinical skills, cardiac arrest management, and preparation for the national neuro certification exam. Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioners on the acute care units provide an expert clinical resource to the bedside nurse.

Our shared governance structure with unit-based committees offers opportunities to share talents and professional growth. This participative model promotes an environment of team collaboration and autonomous nursing practice. Come and explore limitless opportunities in the Neuroscience Department at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as you acquire valuable nursing knowledge and skill.