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Mental Health Nursing Essentials

Name: Mental Health Nursing Essentials
ISBN: 9781923370593

A Simplified Guide for Students and New Nurses

Theo Seki,

English
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eBook - ePub

Mental Health Nursing Essentials

A Simplified Guide for Students and New Nurses

Theo Seki,

About this book

Master Mental Health Nursing Essentials: Your Clear and Concise Guide

Feeling overwhelmed by dense psychiatric nursing textbooks? Need a straightforward resource to grasp core concepts for your exams and clinical practice? Mental Health Nursing Essentials: A Simplified Guide for Students and New Nurses is here to help.

Designed specifically for busy nursing students and newly licensed nurses, this guide cuts through the complexity to deliver high-yield, easy-to-understand information you need to succeed. Stop struggling with confusing jargon and lengthy explanations – start building confidence and competence in psychiatric mental health care today.

Inside this essential guide, you'll discover:

Foundational Knowledge Simplified: Easily understand core concepts like the mental health continuum, key theoretical models (biological, psychosocial), the Stress-Diathesis model, recovery principles, and the importance of cultural humility.

Core Nursing Skills: Master the basics of the therapeutic relationship, effective therapeutic communication techniques (active listening, reflection, avoiding blocks), and conducting the Mental Status Examination (MSE) systematically and concisely.

Clear Overviews of Common Conditions: Get need-to-know information on Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depressive Disorders (including SIGECAPS ), Bipolar Disorders (Mania vs. Depression, DIGFAST, Bipolar I vs. II), Schizophrenia Spectrum (positive vs. negative symptoms), Personality Disorders (especially BPD & ASPD challenges, splitting, boundaries), Substance Use Disorders (intoxication/withdrawal highlights like CIWA, COWS, harm reduction basics), Trauma/PTSD (including Trauma-Informed Care principles), Neurocognitive Disorders (Delirium vs. Dementia), and Somatic Symptom Disorders.

Practical Intervention Strategies: Understand essentials of psychopharmacology (major drug classes, simplified mechanisms, crucial side effect recognition – EPS, NMS, Serotonin Syndrome ), brief overviews of psychotherapy (CBT, DBT concepts), group therapy, ECT/TMS, and applying the nursing process (ADPIE) effectively in mental health settings with sample care plan ideas. Learn vital crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

Legal, Ethical & Lifespan Considerations: Navigate patient rights (confidentiality, refusal of treatment), involuntary commitment basics, duty to warn, ethical dilemmas, and adapting care for children, adolescents, older adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, while considering social determinants of health.

Nurse Self-Care Focus: Recognize and prevent burnout and compassion fatigue with practical strategies for stress management and resilience – essential for a sustainable career.

Why choose this guide?

Simplified & Focused: Concentrates on the most important information without overwhelming detail.

Reader-Friendly: Uses clear language, practical examples, case studies, "what to watch for" lists, mnemonics, and clinical tips.

Clinically Relevant: Directly applicable to nursing exams (like NCLEX mental health sections) and real-world practice.

Builds Confidence: Helps you feel prepared and competent in psychiatric assessment, communication, and care planning.

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