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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and Practice

Author(s): Patricia G. O'Brien, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMCNS-BC, Associate Professor, Long Island University, School of Nursing, Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, New York
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763744342
  • ISBN-10:0763744344
  • Paperback    598 pages      © 2008
Price: International Sales $90.95 US List
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing provides a focused, thorough introduction to psychiatric-mental health nursing, including nursing assessment and intervention of the most common mental disorders as classified in the DSM-IV. This text guides nurses in managing special populations, clarifying neurobiologic theories, and conducting psychiatric nursing evaluations. Additionally, Psychiatric Nursing presents the latest on psychotropic drugs, addresses legal and ethical concerns within psychiatric nursing, and discusses complementary and alternative therapies.

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  • ·   Learning Objectives

    ·   Key Terms

    ·   Critical Thinking Questions

    ·   Case Studies

    ·   Clinical Examples

    ·   Care Plans

    ·   Diagnostic Criteria

    ·   Patient and Family Education

    ·   Internet Resources

    ·   Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

    ·   Client Teaching Guides

    ·   Appendices:

    • NANDA
    • ANA Scope and Standards of Psych Mental Health Nursing
    • DSM-IV-TR

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Part  I  Overview of Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
  Chapter  1  Introduction to Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
  Chapter  2  Issues and Trends in Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
  Chapter  3  The Psychiatric Nursing Assessment
  Chapter  4  Neurobiologic Considerations in Psychiatric Care
  Chapter  5  Psychopharmacology
  Chapter  6  Crises, Psychiatric Emergencies, and Disasters
  Chapter  7  Legal and Ethical Considerations
  Chapter  8  Self-Help Groups: Options for Support, Education, and Advocacy
  Chapter  9  Holistic Nursing and Complementary Modalities
  Chapter  10  Family and Intimate Partner Violence
Part  II  Mental Health Disorders and Conditions
  Chapter  11  Disorders Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
  Chapter  12  Dementia, Delirium, Amnesia, and Other Cognitive Disorders
  Chapter  13  Mental Disorders Due to General Medical Conditions
  Chapter  14  Substance-Related Disorders
  Chapter  15  Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
  Chapter  16  Mood Disorders
  Chapter  17  Anxiety and Dissociative Disorders
  Chapter  18  Somatoform Disorders, Factitious Disorders, and Malingering
  Chapter  19  Sexual Disorders and Gender Identity Disorders
  Chapter  20  Eating Disorders
  Chapter  21  Sleep Disorders
  Chapter  22  Adjustment and Impulse- Control Disorders
  Chapter  23  Personality Disorders
Part  III  Nursing Management of Special Populations
  Chapter  24  Children and Adolescents
  Chapter  25  The Aging Client
  Chapter  26  Clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  Chapter  27  Clients with a Dual Diagnosis
  Chapter  28  Clients with Chronic Mental Illness
  Appendix  I  Psychiatric-Mental Health Standards of Nursing Practice
  Appendix  II  Common NANDA-I Diagnoses Used in Psychiatric Disorders
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Patricia G. O'Brien, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMCNS-BC-Associate Professor, Long Island University, School of Nursing, Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, New York


 

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Psychiatric Nursing provides an introduction to psychiatric-mental health nursing.  It is the perfect, basic text for the undergraduate student.  The content applies to the range of clinical settings within which new nurses will work, including the hospital, the client's home, or other community settings. 

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