Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (7th Edition)

Author: Sheila L. Videbeck, Ph.D., R.N.

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication Date: January 1, 2016

ISBN-10: 1496357035

ISBN-13: 978-1496357038

Edition: 7th Edition

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing provides a comprehensive exploration of the psychiatric nursing curriculum, ranging from foundational theoretical concepts to specific interventions for commonly encountered mental health disorders. Designed with a practical focus, the text equips students with the essential skills and concepts necessary for successful clinical practice. Throughout the book, learners are encouraged to develop therapeutic communication techniques and apply nursing content within the structured framework of the nursing process.

The Seventh Edition introduces several key features designed to enhance student comprehension and retention:

• Concept Mastery Alerts: Utilizes data from adaptive quizzing to identify and clarify the most challenging and frequently misunderstood concepts.
• Integrated Study Guides: Every chapter includes a built-in study guide to reinforce learning and foster critical reasoning skills.
• Theory to Practice Integration: Incorporates content from the Lippincott Theory to Practice Video Series, helping students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
• Streamlined Format: A color-coded design makes it easy for students to navigate chapters and focus on critical clinical information.

Recognized for its clarity and wealth of resources, this edition earned a Weighted Numerical Score of 90 (4 Stars) from Doody’s Review Service. It remains a vital tool for nursing students seeking to deepen their understanding of psychiatric care and achieve professional competency in the field.