Keltner, Norman L. <br/><br/>
Psychiatric nursing / 
Norman L. Keltner, Lee Hilyard Schwecke and Carol E. Bostrom. 
 - THIRD EDITION. 
 - Singapore :  Elsevier Science (Singapore) Pte Ltd.,  c1999 
 - xxiv, 756 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index.  
<br/><br/>Unit One: Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing-- Unit Two: Continuum of Care-- Unit Three: The Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationship-- Unit Four: Psychopharmacology-- Unit Five: Milieu Management-- Unit Six: psychopathology-- Unit Seven: Special Therapies in Psychiatric Nursing-- Unit Eight: Special Populations in Psychiatric Nursing.  
<br/><br/> This popular book uses the unique model of psychotherapeutic management. Comprised of three components, the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, psychopharmacology, and milieu management, the model takes a practical, clinical approach to nursing by combining clinical realities with nursing school theory. The third edition features a soft-cover and reader-friendly approach, with new student worksheets and perforated drug cards, making this book a most effective learning tool.    * Each chapter begins with learning objectives to highlight important concepts. * Family issues boxes explain families' concerns when dealing with mental illness. * Clinical examples drawn from the authors' own experience provide realistic illustrations of specific content. * Detailed case studies of psychiatric disorders help the student understand various nursing care strategies. * Psychopharmacology section contains drug side effects and nursing interventions. * Pharmacology boxes and tables are highlighted for emphasis. * Presents key terms in a boxed format for easy reference. * Lists key concepts at the end of each chapter to recap important content-- Amazon. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>981409580X 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC 440 .K45 1999