Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

this Textbook Provides The Most Current, Authoritative, And Comprehensive Information On Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing. The Theme Of This Book Is Global Mental Health, With An Emphasis On Cultural Competence, Community, Evidence-based Nursing Practice, And Global Issues Of Mental Health Care. The Five Units Of This Book Focus On The Theoretical Basis For Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing Practice, The Processes And Competencies For Effective Care, The Nursing Care Far Clients With Mental Disorders, Vulnerable Populations, And Various Nursing Intervention Strategies.

• using Research Evidence—demonstrates Haw The Reader Can Develop Nursing Interventions Based On Current Research Citations.
• nursing Self-awareness—engages The Reader In A Process Of Introspection And Self-inquiry.
• rx Communication—provides Verbatim Examples Of Possible Responses To A Client And The Rationales Far Alternatives Help The Reader Apply Therapeutic Communication Principles.
• critical Thinking Challenges—begin Each Chapter With A Case-based Scenario That Encourages Readers To Analyze An Issue Or An Assertion Related To The Chapter Topic.
• caring For The Spirit—reinforces The Inter-connection Of Body, Mind, And Spirit Far A Holistic Perspective.
• culture, Family, And Medication Icons—highlight Content That Develops Cultural Competence, Includes The Family As Partners In Psychiatric-mental Health Care, Or Relates To Psychapharmacalagy.
• case Studies, Nursing Care Plans, Dsm-iv-tr Classification, Client/family Teaching, Medialinks, Andmore!
interactive Media Resources

• free Student Cd-rom—an Interactive Program With Nclex-style Questions And Rationales, An Audio Glossary, Animations, Video Clips, And A Link To The Companian Website.
• free Companion Website www.prenhall.com/kneisl—with Additional Nclex-style Review Questions, Critical Thinking Activities, Case Studies, Care Plan Assignments, Links To Related Resources, And More!
• online Course Companions For Schools Using Course Management Systems Such As, Blackboard, Webct, And Course Compass.

doody Review Services

reviewer:jayalakshmi Jambunathan, Phd, Msn, Ma, Bsn, Bsc(university Of Wisconsin-oshkosh)
description:the Theme Of This Book Is Global Mental Health, And As Such It Provides Current, Evidence-based, Culturally Competent, Authoritative, And Comprehensive Information On Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing.
purpose:according To The Author, The Purpose Is To Explore Science, Art, And Spirituality As A Path Toward A Shared Vision Of Global Mental Health. This A Much-needed Book As It Presents A Synthesis Of Elements Important To A Holistic View. The Authors Have Met The Objectives Through The Selection Of Mandela (a Circle, Symbolizing Wholeness And Organization Around A Unifying Center) To Represent The Essence Of The Book.
audience:it Is Written For Nursing Students And Practicing Mental Health Nurses To Assist And Prepare Them To Tailor And Humanize Interventions For Both Traditional And New Mental Health Clients Encountered In A Variety Of Settings Such As Forensic Settings, Homeless Shelters, And Other Community-based And Rehabilitative Settings. The Authors Are Credible Authorities In Mental Health Based On Their Extensive Background As Educators, Researchers, And Practitioners In The Field.
features:the Book Provides Comprehensive Coverage Of The Theoretical Basis For Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing, The Processes And Competencies For Effective Care Which Include Nursing Process, Therapeutic Communication, Assessment, Advocacy And Client Rights, And Creating A Therapeutic Environment. Additionally, Comprehensive Coverage Of The Nursing Care Of Clients Is Provided, Including Vulnerable Populations With Various Mental Disorders, Nursing Intervention Strategies For Individuals, Groups, And Family, A Variety Of Treatment Modalities That Range From Psychopharmacology To Complementary And Alternative Healing Practices. Many Interesting Features Are Incorporated, Such As Clinical Vignettes, Critical Thinking Challenges At The Beginning Of Each Chapter, Boxes On Caring For The Spirit, Sample Dialogue On What A Nurse Can Say In Response To Clients, Assessment And Intervention Guidelines, Client And Family Teaching, Icons On Culture, Family Awareness And Medications, And Nursing And Self Awareness. The Book Has Numerous Colorful And Appealing Illustrations That Highlight The Content. The Authors Could Have Ended Each Chapter With A Summary. Although A Web Site Is Provided For Case Studies And Nclex Type Review Questions, Sample Case Studies And Review Questions Could Have Been Provided At The End Of Each Chapter.
assessment:this Is Comparable To Other Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Books That Encompass The Nursing Care Of Clients With Various Mental Disorders. It Is Unique, However, In Its Fully Integrated Biopsychosocial Perspective. The Authors' Use Of Mandela In Representing The Essence Of The Book Befits The Symbolism Of Wholeness In The Organization Of The Book.