Charge nurses and unit secretaries encouraged staff nurses to use the NIHSS form when admitting a stroke patient. The staff was encouraged through an e-mail to obtain certification and education ...

Posterior strokes often go undetected as they do not exhibit traditional stroke symptoms ... clinician training and feedback, has led to a substantial increase in the use of NIHSS for atypical ...

Thorough neurological assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke is critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care throughout hospitalization. Published guidelines for the early ...