Julie Bliss – författare

Delivers a breadth of content encompassing all aspects of psych-mental health care along the provider continuumThis unique clinical reference supports APRNs and PMH-NPs as they strive to provide high-quality evidence-based care to patients with mental health issues and conditions. Designed to support the ongoing needs and changing practice requirements of these nursing professionals, this new text provides a comprehensive examination of best-practice psychiatric methods, ethical concerns, patient assessment, and management strategies. These accessible guidelines for clinicians in a variety of settings bring together scientific skills backed by theory and professional knowledge along with helpful recommendations to bolster the clinician's psychiatric skills.With an easy-to-navigate format, the book encompasses five distinct sections covering general psychiatric nursing guidelines, diagnostic specific procedures and patient treatment planning, cultural and other considerations for special populations, the administrative basics for establishing an APRN practice, and additional topics related to mental health. Reflecting expertise from authors versed in varied practice fields and numerous subspecialties, the resource combines evidence-based practice, advanced research, and practical, humanistic approaches. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.Key Features:Provides comprehensive psychiatric-mental health guidelines to advanced practice nurses in easy-to-access formatDelivers step-by-step coverage of conducting psychiatric assessments and making referralsCovers polypharmacy, differential diagnosis, and patient educationIncludes coverage of special populations including LGBTQ+, homeless and indigent, veterans and survivors of war, and many others