Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing, 3rd Edition

Section 1:  Foundation of Pain Management Nursing 
1. Foundations of Pain Management Nursing
2. Historical and Cultural Influences on Pain Perceptions, Barriers to Treatment and Disparities in Pain Care
3. Social, Political, and Ethical Forces Influencing Pain Management
4. Epidemiology of Pain
5. Opportunities and Complexities in the Future of Pain Management

Section 2: Clinical Practice of Pain Management Nursing
6. Key Terms and Definitions for Pain Management Nursing
7. Theories of Pain
8. The Impact of Pain and Benefits of Pain Management
9. Physiology of Pain
10. Overview of Pain Management Pharmacology
11. Sex and Gender Differences within Pain Management
12. Pain Assessment
13. Acute Pain Management
14. Persistent Pain Management
15. Cancer Pain Management
16. Pediatric Pain Management
17. Gerontology Pain Management
18. Pain Management and Palliative Care
19. Depression, Anxiety and Pain
20. Substance Use Disorder and Pain
21. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Pain Management
22. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia

Section 3: Nursing Roles Involved in Pain Management
23. Research Utilization and Application in Pain Management
24. Making Change in the World of Pain Management
25. Implementing and Evaluating Pain Management Safety and Quality
26. Pain Management Education
27. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Pain Management