The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual

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

Overview

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:	9780826179432
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	03/12/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	600
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

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

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Laura Kelly, PhD, APN (Columbia University School of Nursing)
Description: This book covers a summary of the core content required for learners to be prepared for the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board exam. It also includes practice questions for each chapter as well as a practice test.
Purpose: The purpose is to help students prepare to take the ANCC board exam for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. The book meets the intended purpose.
Audience: The book is written for students preparing for the board certification exam and meets the needs of the intended audience.
Features: The book begins with a very helpful introductory chapter on test-taking strategies and a content map for the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner exam. The chapters that follow are divided into the required core content. The end of each chapter offers questions with answers and rationales. The book also offers six months of free access to Exam Prep Connect. This provides more questions as well as flashcards, a game center, and a discussion board.
Assessment: The book is useful for students preparing to take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board exam.

Doody's Review Service