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Jatifha C. Harris
MSN-Ed., ACNPC-AG, CCRN, SCRN, CPHQ
Jatifha is a neurovascular and stroke acute care nurse practitioner and healthcare quality leader with a career spanning bedside critical care, advanced practice, education, and service-line leadership. Certified across multiple specialties, she has spearheaded system-wide quality and performance improvement initiatives, implemented innovative clinical programs, and contributed to national conferences and publications. Her dual experience in direct patient care and organizational leadership allows her to bridge bedside realities with system-wide transformation. She has contributed to national guidelines and multi-institutional collaboratives shaping best practices in stroke and cardiovascular care. A dedicated educator and mentor, she has taught at several nursing schools and continues to advance nursing practice and patient outcomes through her leadership, scholarship, and community engagement.
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts SCRN Question Bank
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Stroke
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Hyperacute Care
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Acute Care
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Post-acute Care
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Primary and Secondary Preventative Care
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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts SCRN Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Stroke
- Vascular Anatomy, Brain Structure, Stroke Types, Stroke Syndromes, Associated Stroke Disorders (e.g., etiology), Stroke Mimics, Neuroplasticity, Cellular Composition and Changes (e.g., penumbra)
Hyperacute Care
- Initial triage, Assessments, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Considerations, Thrombolytic Therapy, Hemorrhagic Interventions, Ischemic Interventions, Advanced Interventions (e.g., thrombectomy, surgical), Complication Management and Education, Medications, Quality Stroke Metrics (e.g., door to needle), Patient Disposition
Acute Care
- Assessment and Diagnostic Tests, Hemorrhagic Interventions, Ischemic Interventions, Complication Management, Multidisciplinary Plan of Care, Safety Measures, Individualized Care for Activities of Daily Living, Therapeutic Environment (e.g., sensory, positioning), Psychosocial Care, Education, Quality Stroke Metrics, Medications, Early Rehabilitation and Discharge Planning
Post-acute Care
- Multidisciplinary Plan of Care, Goals of Rehabilitation, Levels of Rehabilitative Care, Rehabilitation Considerations (e.g., spasticity, safety), Stroke Education, Medication Management, Community Resources (e.g., support groups)
Primary and Secondary Preventative Care
- Comorbidities and Stroke Risk Factors, Prevention Measures and Social Determinants of Health, Diagnostic Tests (e.g., imaging, lab work), Medication Education and Management, Quality Stroke Metrics (e.g., patient education), Community Health Education
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