Varcarolis' Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care

Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence Based Care, 5th Edition is a comprehensive guide to psychiatric theories and therapeutic modalities, emphasizing evidence-based care and effective communication skills. It includes new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies, neurobiology of the brain, assessment guidelines, nursing interventions, DSM-5 criteria, and integrative care boxes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Gain the essential knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a psychiatric nurse! Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence Based Care, 5th Edition provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to today's leading psychiatric theories and therapeutic modalities. Emphasizing evidence-based care, the book balances coverage of scientifically based treatment approaches with insights into effective communication skills, so you will be prepared to offer the best possible care when you enter practice. Written by nursing expert Chyllia D. Fosbre, this edition adds new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies to help you develop critical thinking skills and prepare for the NGN exam. Applying Critical Judgment questions introduce clinical situations in psychiatric nursing and encourage critical thinking. Neurobiology of the Brain feature includes illustrations depicting how a disorder affects brain function and how drugs help to mitigate the symptoms. Applying Evidence-Based Practice boxes in the clinical chapters pose a question, walk you through the process of gathering evidence-based data from a variety of sources, and present a plan of care based on the evidence. Vignettes describe real-world psychiatric patients and their disorders. Assessment Guidelines boxes summarize the steps of patient assessment for various disorders. Applying the Art boxes offer clinical scenarios demonstrating the interaction between a nurse and a patient, the nurse's perception of the interaction, and the mental health nursing concepts in play. Potential Nursing Diagnoses tables list possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder, based on ICNP terminology, along with the associated signs and symptoms. Nursing Interventions tables list nursing interventions for a particular disorder, based on evidence-based practice guidelines.

This comprehensive textbook is an invaluable resource for nursing students and practicing psychiatric nurses alike, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field. With its emphasis on evidence-based care and effective communication skills, it equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to provide high-quality, compassionate care to those with mental health disorders. Whether you are a new nurse looking to establish a foundation in psychiatric-mental health nursing or a seasoned professional seeking to advance your career, Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is an essential guide for achieving success in this challenging and rewarding field.

Weight: 1090g
ISBN-13: 9780323810319
Edition number: 5 ed