PsychNotes : Clinical Pocket Guide
4th EditionDarlene D. Pedersen MSN, APRN, PMHCNS
© 2014 Spiral Bound 250 pages
A Davis's Note Book!Now with DSM-5 Content!
This pocket guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on basic behavioral theories, key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions, mental status assessments and exams, mental health history and assessment tools, and so much more.
The 4th Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year award winner has been thoroughly updated to deliver even more resources and tools, plus new DSM-5 content.
“Psych Notes is packed with all of the essential content necessary to REVIEW (you should also have expanded knowledge of this content) and pass the ANCC PMHNP certification exam. You will be astonished with the depth and breadth of information contained in this easy to read and use (spiral bound) book. Be sure to access the online information that accompanies this book, too as it contains a grid comparing the changes from DSM-IV and DSM-5!”
—Sandra Hannon-Engel, Ph.D., RN, CNS, PMHNP, Assistant Professor, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Boston, MA.“It's a pretty good book for both nursing students and practicing RN's. No matter what specialty you're in you'll come across patients that are psychologically unstable and this book gives you a quick and easy reference to your needs. Everything is laid out in simple form and focuses on the most pertinent topics in psych.”
– Jim Astapan,
“Very good source for fast references.”
– Ileana,
“An amazingly complete collection of all that pertains to psych/mental health care. An easy to use resource and a wonderful review.”
– Camille Grosso, Ph.D., R.N.
Psych Notes
KEY FEATURES
- Coverage of documentation • psychiatric medications, restraints and seclusion • disorders and treatments • and patient education and care.
- Basic behavioral theories at a glance.
- Key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions.
- General mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations.
- Essential information on psychotropic drugs.
- Client/family education tables, tips and strategies.
- Cultural considerations and assessment tool.
- Reusable mental health history, assessment tools, geriatric depression and alcohol screening tools, and many other tools.
- Clinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot advice.
- HIPAA-compliant, write-on/wipe-off pages.