Varcarolis' foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing : a clinical approach / edited by Margaret J. Halter - Eighth edition. - Missouri : Elsevier, St. Louis, c2018 - xxiv, 665 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS IN THEORY -- UNIT II: FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE -- UNIT III: PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING TOOLS -- UNIT IV: PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS -- UNIT V: TRAUMA INTERVENTIONS -- UNIT VI: INTERVENTIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS -- UNIT VII: OTHER INTERVENTION MODALITIES

Using a practical clinical perspective, Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 7th Edition provides a clear understanding of the often-intimidating subject of psychiatric mental health nursing. Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. New to this edition are the latest DSM-5 guidelines along with coverage of trauma, pediatric mental health, and QSEN competencies. From new lead author Dr. Margaret Jordan Halter, this comprehensive RN psychiatric nursing text is a bestseller!

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MENTAL DISORDERS -- NURSING

RC 440 .V37 2018