Psychiatric Nursing

By Norman L. Keltner, Lee H. Schwecke, Carol E. Bostrom, et al.

Book Overview

Covering the field's latest trends and treatments, Psychiatric Nursing, 8th Edition provides you with the solid, therapeutic skills you need to deliver safe and effective psychiatric nursing care. This new edition features a unique, three-pronged approach to psychotherapeutic management which emphasizes the nurse's three primary tools: themselves and their relationship with patients, medications, and the environment. Written in a friendly, approachable style, this text clearly defines the nurse's role in caring for individuals with psychiatric disorders like no other book on the market

Unique A practical, three-pronged approach to psychotherapeutic management includes: 1) the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, 2) psychopharmacology, and 3) milieu management. Unique Norm's Notes offer helpful tips from the lead author, Norman Keltner, at the beginning of each chapter, making it easier to understand difficult topics DSM-5 information is integrated throughout the text, along with updated content and NANDA content. Patient and Family Education boxes highlight information that the nurse should provide to patients and families. Nursing care plans highlight the nurse's role in psychiatric care, emphasizing assessment, planning, nursing diagnoses, implementation, and evaluation for specific disorders. Case studies depict psychiatric disorders and show the development of effective nursing care strategies. NEW Chapter on Models for Working with Psychiatric Patients revised as new chapter on Emotional Focused Model of Behavior. NEW Update to various chapters within Unit III: Medication: Psychopharmacology, include the latest drugs used for managing psychiatric disorders. NEW Update to Communicate Professionally chapter includes methods of communication including social media and other current forms of technology. NEW Update to Variables Affecting The Therapeutic Environment: Violence and Suicide chapter reorganizes how the five-phase assault cycle is presented so it flows better and is easier to comprehend. NEW Several of the clinical disorders chapters such as the Schizophrenia, Depressive Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders updated with the latest information on treatments and drugs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323479510
• ISBN13: 9780323479516
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 2.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Psychiatric nursing

I like the book so far. It seems easy to read. I like the charts and boxes. Its flexible enough to carry around anywhere you go. Its a required reading I need for nursing school.

Bought it for a friend

A friend who was pursuing her degree in nursing asked me if I could get her this book. I did.She used it.She graduated with top honors in her class. So I guess it was perfect for her,and will be good for other aspiring nurses.

Truly Interesting!

I'm in my final semester in the Registered Nursing program. Just finished with my Psychiatric Nursing rotation. We used this Keltner text as our mainstay throughout the course. The instructors got together about a semester ago and decided it was time to change textbooks. The instructors decided on this text and I'm forever grateful! I found myself not only using this text to study from, but I found myself actually reading it for fun!?!?!? - and now during summer break, I find myself reading from it. I've now decided on a career in Psychiatric Nursing, based in small part on this text and my experiences during clinical rotation. Thanks Norm for a great book!