Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Companion and Board Certification Exam Review Workbook

by Trae Stewart

Overview

Every year, nearly 5,000 US psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) sit for the ANCC board exam. Upon passing, PMHNPs become board-certified and eligible for licensure in their respective states, as well as eligible to apply for a DEA license to write prescriptions. However, the extensive content covered on the board exam often exceeds what is taught in Master's of Science in Nursing programs tailored for PMHNPs.

Suitable for both PMHNP students and advanced nurses preparing for board certification, this PMHNP Program Companion and Review Workbook serve as a comprehensive guide from Day 1 of the PMHNP program through exam preparation.

The book is structured logically, progressing from fundamental nursing topics (e.g., lab values, ethics, public health) to psychiatric-mental health specific content (e.g., assessment and diagnosis, major psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, therapeutic modalities). Additionally, it covers essential advanced practice nursing areas like leadership, quality improvement, and biostatistics.

What sets this workbook apart is its interactive approach to learning. Through charts, tables, fill-in-the-blanks, matching exercises, and mnemonics, learners actively engage with the material. Answers and explanations are provided for all practice activities, ensuring comprehension and retention.

Moreover, the accompanying Springer Nature Flashcard app offers almost 2,000 practice test questions, allowing learners to access study material conveniently on-the-go via their phone, tablet, or computer. It's an engaging and effective method to reinforce learning. The PMHNP Program Companion and Review Workbook is an invaluable resource for anyone pursuing excellence in psychiatric-mental health nursing practice.

Test your knowledge with questions and answers about the book in the Springer Nature Flashcards app.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031608933
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	11/28/2024
Edition description:	2024
Pages:	553
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Trae Stewart boasts an illustrious career, marked by his tenure as a professor at esteemed institutions such as Texas State University and the University of Central Florida. Prior to his academic pursuits, Dr. Stewart honed his skills as a Behavioral Health RN in the dynamic environment of an acute psychiatric unit at the Cleveland Clinic. His passion for nursing education led him to serve as faculty at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.

With a commitment to global health, Dr. Stewart has lent his expertise to consultancy projects spanning across diverse regions, including Palestine, Afghanistan, East Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Chile, as a distinguished Fulbright Specialist. His contributions to the field are evident through his extensive publication record, comprising over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and books. He has served as a question item writer/reviewer for the NCLEX. Dr. Stewart's dedication has been recognized with prestigious teaching, research, and service awards throughout his career.

Dr. Stewart's academic journey is characterized by a remarkable breadth of knowledge, underscored by his academic achievements. He holds a PhD in International Development and Intercultural Education from the University of Southern California, an MPH in Environmental Health from Texas A&M University, and two Master's degrees in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University. Additionally, he earned an MS in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University.

Currently, Dr. Stewart channels his expertise as a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate care to clients in private practice. His multifaceted background and unwavering dedication to the field continue to shape the landscape of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Table of Contents

Roles, Regulations, & Scope of Practice.- Theories & Frameworks.- Ethics & Legal Principles.- Anatomy & Physiology of the Brain & Nervous System.- Assessment & Diagnosis Fundamentals.- Psychopharmacology.- Mood Disorders.- Anxiety Disorders & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.- Schizophrenia, Psychosis, & Delusions.- Neurocognitive Disorders & Geriatric Mental Health.- Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders.- Personality Disorders.- Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental & Psychiatric Disorders.- Sleep-Wake Disorders.- Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, & Paraphilic Disorders.- Trauma, Somatization, Violence, & Forensics.- Individual, Group, & Family Therapies.- Culturally Competent Care.- Public Health, Biostatistics, & Research Foundations.- Leadership, Advocacy, Policy, & Quality Improvement.