Basic Concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

With a stronger focus on nursing, this instructors manual and CD-ROM emphasizes critical concepts in the continuum of care settings, client and family education and student self-awareness. New to this edition are: increased focus on clinical application of content; cultural issues; homeless shelters and forensic sites; and discussions of contemporary topics such as dual diagnosis, alternative therapies and persistently mentally-ill clients. Practical features include multiple-choice NCLEX style questions, self-awareness prompts and critical thinking questions and exercises.
 
With a stronger focus on nursing, this instructors manual and CD-ROM emphasizes critical concepts in the continuum of care settings, client and family education and student self-awareness. New to this edition are: increased focus on clinical application of content; cultural issues; homeless shelters and forensic sites; and discussions of contemporary topics such as dual diagnosis, alternative therapies and persistently mentally-ill clients. Practical features include multiple-choice NCLEX style questions, self-awareness prompts and critical thinking questions and exercises.