Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 9th Edition, equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in psychiatric care. This evidence-based text simplifies complex psychiatric disorders and guides readers in delivering high-quality mental and behavioral health services.
Key Features:
- Clinical Focus: Follows the nursing process framework, progressing from theory to application through real-world examples.
- Neurobiological Insights: Illustrated explanations enhance understanding of disorders' neurobiology.
- DSM-5 Integration: Aligns with current diagnostic criteria for major disorders.
- Nursing Care Plans: Provide practical guidance for patient management.
- NCPLEX® Preparation: Includes new content targeted towards successful certification exam performance.
Highlights:
- Case Studies and Nursing Care Plans: Offer concrete examples of patient encounters.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates recent research findings into nursing practice.
- Structured Approach: Six-step nursing process ensures comprehensive assessment and intervention.
- Engaging Writing Style: Reinforces key information and promotes clinical application.
- Communication Skills: Covers therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication techniques.
- Diverse Care: Emphasizes person-centered care for various populations.
- Patient and Family Education: Guides nurses in supporting patients and families.
New to the 9th Edition:
- Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) focus: Case studies and questions enhance critical thinking and exam preparation.
- Updated Assessment Tools: Facilitate symptom quantification and disorder severity assessment.
- Advanced Practice Modalities: Address biological and psychological interventions separately.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Highlights the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
- DSM-5 Alignment: Reflects the latest diagnostic criteria and chapter ordering.
- Health Policy Insights: Discusses current mental health legislation.
- International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP): Offers translatable nursing diagnoses.
By leveraging this comprehensive resource, aspiring psychiatric nurses gain the confidence and expertise to navigate the complexities of mental health care and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to their patients.
