Mental Health Nursing

LPN/LVN students must know how to recognize and respond to mental health disorders in general patient care settings, as well as communication techniques, ethical and legal issues, and alternative and complementary treatments. F.A. Davis texts provide the latest knowledge and practices in the field, including revisions from the DSM-5-TR 2022, and coverage of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety and depression, the opioid crisis, and mental illness in the homeless and veteran populations, and systemic racism in health care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Students pursuing a career as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) must possess a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders to effectively care for patients in various healthcare settings. This comprehensive guide aims to provide essential information and skills necessary for LPN/LVN students to provide quality care to individuals with mental health concerns.

Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health Issues:

LPN/LVN students must develop the ability to recognize and respond to mental health issues. This includes understanding the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. By recognizing these symptoms, students can provide appropriate support and referral to mental health professionals when necessary.

Communication Techniques:

Effective communication is crucial in mental health care. LPN/LVN students should learn communication techniques that promote open and honest dialogue with patients. This includes active listening, empathy, and providing information in a way that is easy to understand. Clear and concise communication can help build trust and improve the overall care experience for patients.

Ethical and Legal Issues:

LPN/LVN students must understand ethical and legal issues related to mental health care. This includes understanding patient rights, confidentiality, and the importance of informed consent. Students should also be aware of the legal responsibilities and limitations of their role in providing mental health care.

Alternative and Complementary Treatments:

LPN/LVN students should be familiar with alternative and complementary treatments for mental health disorders. This includes understanding the benefits and risks of medications, psychotherapy, and other interventions. Students should be able to provide guidance and support to patients regarding these treatments and help them make informed decisions about their care.

Nursing Interventions:

LPN/LVN students should have a basic understanding of nursing interventions that are relevant to mental health care. This includes providing support to patients with mental health disorders, such as managing symptoms, promoting self-care, and advocating for their needs. Students should also be familiar with the use of psychotropic medications and their side effects.

Basic Psychiatric Nursing Skills:

LPN/LVN students should acquire basic psychiatric nursing skills to provide care to patients with mental health disorders. This includes assessing patients' mental status, developing care plans, and implementing interventions to improve patients' mental well-being. Students should also be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations related to mental health.

Psychopharmacology:

LPN/LVN students should have a basic understanding of psychopharmacology, which is the study of medications used to treat mental health disorders. This includes understanding the different types of medications, their side effects, and how they are prescribed and administered. Students should also be able to monitor patients' responses to medications and adjust care plans as needed.

Coverage of Nursing Interventions, Basic Psychiatric Nursing Skills, and Psychopharmacology:

This comprehensive guide provides coverage of nursing interventions, basic psychiatric nursing skills, and psychopharmacology that are essential for LPN/LVN students to provide quality care to patients with mental health disorders. The guide includes detailed descriptions of specific interventions and expected outcomes, as well as case studies and examples to help students apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

Expanded! LPN/LVN Connections:

F.A. Davis texts are known for their consistent and LPN/LVN-focused approach to design, organization, and features. "LPN/LVN Connections," a consistent approach to design, organization, and features, makes F.A. Davis texts easier for students and instructors to use across the curriculum. This ensures that students receive a consistent and comprehensive education in mental health care.

Updated! The Latest Knowledge and Practices in the Field:

The field of mental health care is constantly evolving, and this guide is updated to reflect the latest knowledge and practices in the field. The guide includes revisions from the DSM-5-TR 2022, which provides the latest diagnostic criteria and guidelines for mental health disorders. This ensures that students are equipped with the most up-to-date information and skills necessary to provide quality care to patients.

New and Updated! Coverage of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anxiety and Depression, the Opioid Crisis, and Mental Illness in the Homeless and Veteran Populations, and Systemic Racism in Health Care:

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, and this guide provides coverage of the impact on anxiety and depression, the opioid crisis, and mental illness in the homeless and veteran populations, and systemic racism in health care. Students will learn about the challenges faced by these populations and the strategies that can be used to provide effective care.

New! "Patient Education" and "Evidence-Based Practice" Boxes:

In addition to providing comprehensive coverage of mental health disorders, this guide includes "Patient Education" and "Evidence-Based Practice" boxes. These boxes provide students with information and resources to help them educate patients about their mental health conditions and promote evidence-based practices in their care.

Full-Color Illustrations, Tables, Bulleted Lists, and a Reader-Friendly Writing Style:

To make concepts easy to understand, this guide includes full-color illustrations, tables, bulleted lists, and a reader-friendly writing style. This ensures that students can engage with the material and retain the information effectively.

Focus on the New, NCLEX-PN® Test Plan:

The NCLEX-PN® exam is a standardized test that is used to assess the knowledge and skills of LPN/LVN students in providing safe and effective care to patients. This guide focuses on the new NCLEX-PN® test plan, which includes coverage of mental health conditions across the lifespan, care plans with detailed descriptions of specific interventions and expected outcomes, and content on specific nursing interventions and basic psychiatric nursing skills.

Coverage of Mental Health Conditions Across the Lifespan:

Mental health disorders can affect individuals at any stage of life, and this guide provides coverage of mental health conditions across the lifespan. Students will learn about the unique challenges and interventions that are necessary for patients of different ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Care Plans with Detailed Descriptions of Specific Interventions and Expected Outcomes:

Care plans are an essential component of mental health care, and this guide includes care plans with detailed descriptions of specific interventions and expected outcomes. Students will learn how to develop and implement care plans that are tailored to the individual needs of patients and that are based on evidence-based practices.

Content on Specific Nursing Interventions and Basic Psychiatric Nursing Skills:

LPN/LVN students should have a solid foundation in basic nursing interventions and basic psychiatric nursing skills to provide quality care to patients with mental health disorders. This guide includes content on specific nursing interventions and basic psychiatric nursing skills, such as providing support to patients with anxiety, depression, and psychosis.

Coverage of Psychopharmacology, Including Must:

Psychopharmacology is an important aspect of mental health care, and this guide includes coverage of psychopharmacology, including the use of medications to treat mental health disorders. Students will learn about the different types of medications, their side effects, and how they are prescribed and administered.

In conclusion, LPN/LVN students must possess a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders to effectively care for patients in various healthcare settings. This comprehensive guide provides essential information and skills necessary for LPN/LVN students to provide quality care to individuals with mental health concerns. By recognizing and responding to mental health issues, developing effective communication techniques, understanding ethical and legal issues, exploring alternative and complementary treatments, acquiring nursing interventions, basic psychiatric nursing skills, and psychopharmacology, and focusing on the new NCLEX-PN® test plan, LPN/LVN students can prepare themselves for a successful career in mental health care.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781719645607
Edition number: 6 Revised edition