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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
Second Edition
Patricia G. O'Brien, PhD, RN, PMHNP, PMHCNS-BC, Associate Professor, Long Island
University
Winifred Z. Kennedy, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, Senior Nurse Clinician, Consultation &
Emergency Psychiatry Service, Maimonides Medical Center
Karen A. Ballard, MA, RN, FAAN, Adjunct Professor, Pace University
ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-5174-9
Product with Access Code • 632 Pages • © 2013
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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SEE WHAT’S NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION!
Use this guide for an easy transition for the new edition.
CHAPTER OUTLINES
Table of Contents Comparison to transition from the First to the Second Edition
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An
Introduction to Theory and Practice, Second
Edition
Part I Overview of Psychiatric- Mental
Health Nursing
Chapter 1 Introduction to PsychiatricMental Health Nursing
Chapter 2 Issues and Trends in
Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 3 The Psychiatric Nursing
Assessment
Part I Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing
Chapter 1 Introduction to PsychiatricMental Health Nursing
Chapter 2 Issues and Trends in PsychiatricMental Health Nursing
New! Chapter 3 The Nurse-Client
Relationship and Therapeutic
Communication
Chapter 4 The Psychiatric Nursing
Assessment
Chapter 5 Neurobiologic Considerations in
Psychiatric Care
Chapter 6 Psychopharmacology
Chapter 4 Neurobiologic Considerations
in Psychiatric Care
Chapter 5 Psychopharmacology
Chapter 6 Crises, Psychiatric
Emergencies, and Disasters
Chapter 7 Legal and Ethical
Considerations
Chapter 8 Self-Help Groups: Options for
Support, Education, and Advocacy
Chapter 9 Holistic Nursing and
Complementary Modalities
Chapter 10 Family and Intimate Partner
Violence
Part II Mental Health Disorders and
Conditions
Chapter 11 Disorders Diagnosed in
Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Chapter 12 Dementia, Delirium,
Amnesia, and Other Cognitive Disorders
Chapter 13 Mental Disorders Due to
General Medical Conditions
Chapter 7 Crises, Psychiatric Emergencies,
and Disasters
Chapter 8 Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 9 Group Theory and Practice
Chapter 10 Holistic Nursing and
Complementary Modalities
Part II Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 11 Family and Intimate Partner
Violence
Chapter 12 Disorders Diagnosed in Infancy,
Childhood, or Adolescence
Chapter 13 Dementia, Delirium, Amnesia,
and Other Cognitive Disorders
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Chapter 14 Substance-Related Disorders
Chapter 15 Schizophrenia and Other
Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 16 Mood Disorders
Chapter 17 Anxiety and Dissociative
Disorder
Chapter 18 Somatoform Disorders,
Factitious Disorders, and Malingering
Chapter 19 Sexual Disorders and Gender
Identity Disorders
Chapter 20 Eating Disorders
Chapter 21 Sleep Disorders
Chapter 22 Adjustment and ImpulseControl Disorders
Chapter 23 Personality Disorders
Part III Nursing Management of Special
Populations
Chapter 24 Children and Adolescents
Chapter 25 The Aging Client
Chapter 26 Clients with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 27 Clients with a Dual Diagnosis
Chapter 28 Clients with Chronic Mental
Illness
Appendix I Psychiatric-Mental Health
Standards of Nursing Practice
Appendix II Common NANDA-I
Diagnoses Used in Psychiatric Disorder
Chapter 14 Mental Disorders Due to
General Medical Conditions
Chapter 15 Substance-Related Disorders
Chapter 16 Schizophrenia and Other
Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 17 Mood Disorders
Chapter 18 Anxiety and Dissociative
Disorders
Chapter 19 Somatoform Disorders,
Factitious Disorders, and Malingering
Chapter 20 Sexual Disorders and Gender
Identity Disorder
Chapter 21 Eating Disorders
Chapter 22 Sleep Disorders
Chapter 23 Impulse-Control Disorders
Part III Nursing Management of Special
Populations
Chapter 24 Personality Disorders
Chapter 25 Clients with Chronic Mental
Illness
Chapter 26 Clients with Intellectual and
Development Disabilities
Chapter 27 Children and Adolescents
Chapter 28 The Aging Client
Appendix I Psychiatric-Mental Health
Standards of Nursing Practice
Appendix II Common NANDA-I Diagnosis
Used in Psychiatric Disorders
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SUMMARY
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Second
Edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-read introductory text for nursing students. Relying
on evidence-based practice and incorporating case studies throughout, this unique text
is the most comprehensive psychiatric mental health resource available.
KEY TEXT BENEFITS
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Features concept maps , including symptom maps and diagnoses, throughout
the text
Includes the most comprehensive nursing diagnoses and care plans and features
rationales for all nursing interventions
Reflects updated information on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM), as published by the American Psychiatric Association
Emphasizes neurobiology for all disorders to reflect the most recent updates in
the field
Includes a Psychiatric-Mental Health Standards of Nursing Practice Appendix, as
well as an Appendix of Common NANDA-I Diagnosis Used in Psychiatric Disorders
FOR STUDENTS
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Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Critical Thinking Questions
Clinical Examples
Case Studies
Evidence-Based Practice Boxes
Concept Maps
Nursing Interventions and Rationale Boxes
Also includes a robust Companion Website featuring:
 Interactive Glossary
 Flashcards
 Crossword Puzzles
 Learning Objectives
 Critical Thinking Questions
 Additional Case Studies
 Weblinks
 Student Quiz
 NCLEX® Review Questions
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FOR INSTRUCTORS
Includes an Instructor’s Manual featuring:
 Test Bank
 PowerPoint Slides
 Outlines of Content in Every Chapter
 Suggested Learning Activities for Every Chapter
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