The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual

By Raymond Zakhari and Raymond Zakhari DNP EdM ANP-BC FNP-BC PMHNP-BC

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This review manual prepares students to successfully pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination. It encompasses all of the essential knowledge required, uses a succinct outline format that highlights critical detail, and systematically follows the test blueprint so that those taking the exam will be optimally prepared.

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual begins with an overview of the certification examination, self-care, and test tips; the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, scope of practice, and regulations; and the theoretical foundations of care. Other topics examined include the neuroanatomy and physiology of mental illness; psychopharmacology; and physical assessment, diagnostic tests, and differential diagnosis. A wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5, are also reviewed. Each of the chapters include learning objectives and end-of-chapter review questions. The review manual concludes with a 150-question practice test.

KEY FEATURESReflects the latest ANCC test blueprintIncludes test-taking strategies and tips for preparing for the big day; scope of practice; and theoretical foundations of careCovers a wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5Includes end-of-chapter review questions and rationales PLUS a valuable 150-question practice test with rationales--more than 400 questions in total

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826179428
• ISBN13: 9780826179425
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"