{"product_id":"varcarolis-foundations-of-psychiatric-mental-health-nursing","title":"Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach (Spiral Bound)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for psychiatric nursing care with this comprehensive, evidence-based text!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eVarcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 9th Edition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes it easy to understand the complexities of psychiatric disorders and how to provide quality mental and behavioral health care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. Other notable features include illustrated explanations of the neurobiology of disorders, DSM-5 criteria for major disorders, and nursing care plans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom clinical nurse specialist and lead author Dr. Margaret Jordan Halter, this bestselling text includes new Next Generation NCLEX® content to prepare you for success on your PMHN certification exam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eCase Study and Nursing Care Plan\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include real-life vignettes of patients with specific psychiatric disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eEvidence-Based Practice\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describe recent research studies and how their findings affect nursing practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSix-step nursing process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is followed in clinical chapters, providing consistent guidelines for comprehensive assessment and intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLearning features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include key terms and concepts, key points to remember, critical thinking, and chapter reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eConversational, mentor-like writing style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reinforces important information and helps in applying textbook content to the clinical setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCoverage of therapeutic communication techniques and nontherapeutic communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides tips to help you build patient interaction skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAssessment Guidelines\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummarize the steps of patient assessment for various disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eConsidering Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e discuss the importance of person-centered care in providing competent care to diverse populations in various clinical situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePatient and Family Teaching\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efocus on the nurse’s role in helping patients and families understand psychiatric disorders, treatments, complications, and medication side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew additions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNext Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies and questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare provided at the end of each clinical chapter to support critical thinking and prepare you for your state board examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eUpdated screening tools and rating scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake it easier to quantify symptoms and assess the severity of a disorder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAdvanced practice treatment modalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare addressed separately from the nursing process in the categories of biological interventions (e.g., pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation therapies) and psychological therapies (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEmphasis on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and trauma-informed care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaddresses the near-universal experience of trauma in individuals with psychiatric disorders and conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eOrder of clinical chapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emirrors that of the DSM-5, and many of the major disorders are accompanied by specific DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHealth Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare updated to describe current legislation related to mental health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the International Council of Nurses (ICN), provides straightforward nursing diagnoses that are easily translatable across settings and disciplines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen searching for the best book on mental health nursing, Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is a great choice. The spiral bound version of Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is great for those who really use and abuse their books. Our proprietary binding helps you lay this title flat for easier reading and handling. If you’re looking for books on mental health nursing, then the spiral bound version of Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is the only way to go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaunders; 9th edition (August 27, 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSpiral Bound ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e696 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0323697070\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0323697071\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5 x 1 x 10.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saunders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46015669371106,"sku":"TXT-book-2024-09-25-Saunders-59.99","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/9898\/5881\/files\/varcolis_front.png?v=1762440851","url":"https:\/\/layitflat.com\/en-gb\/products\/varcarolis-foundations-of-psychiatric-mental-health-nursing","provider":"Lay it Flat Publishing Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}