The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual / Edition 1

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual / Edition 1

ISBN-10:
0826179428
ISBN-13:
9780826179425
Pub. Date:
03/19/2020
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
ISBN-10:
0826179428
ISBN-13:
9780826179425
Pub. Date:
03/19/2020
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual / Edition 1

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual / Edition 1

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Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826179425
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Publication date: 03/19/2020
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 294
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Raymond Zakhari, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

President and Founder

Metro Medical Direct

New York, New York

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Preparing to Pass the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam

Chapter 2: The Role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Regulations and Scope of Practice

Chapter 3: Theoretical Foundations of Care and Nonpharmacological Therapies

Chapter 4: Neuroanatomy, Physiology, and Mental Illness

Chapter 5: Psychopharmacology

Chapter 6: Physical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, and Differential Diagnosis

Chapter 7: Substance Use Disorders

Chapter 8: Delirium and Neurocognitive Disorders

Chapter 9: Psychotic Disorders and Delusions

Chapter 10: Sleep Disorders

Chapter 11: Mood Disorders

Chapter 12: Anxiety Disorders

Chapter 13: Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Chapter 14: Personality Disorders

Chapter 15: Violence and Abuse

Chapter 16: Practice Test

Index

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