Pocket Guide to Psychiatric Nursing: Translating Evidence to Practice by Mary C. Townsend DSN PMHCNS-BC-Retired is the 10th edition of a comprehensive resource designed to guide psychiatric nursing students and practitioners in developing practical, individualized plans of care for patients diagnosed with psychiatric and mental health disorders. This pocket-sized guide, measuring 4.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches, includes all new, up-to-date content reflecting the NANDA Nursing Diagnoses: Taxonomy II, featuring 18 new nursing diagnoses and 72 revised ones to ensure safe and effective patient care. The first half of the book provides essential diagnostic information necessary for creating a care plan, while the second half covers the safe prescription and administration of psychotropic medications, making it an invaluable tool for various healthcare settings, from in-patient hospitalization through outpatient clinics, home health, and private practice.

With 736 pages packed with practical diagnoses to create a care plan and up-to-date coverage of the latest psychotropic medications, this guide is not just a textbook companion but a reliable reference for both students and practitioners. Online reviews have praised its usefulness, noting that it helps users quickly develop concept maps and provides valuable information on care plans, interventions, rationales, and medication details. Whether you’re studying or working in psychiatric nursing, this pocket guide is an essential tool for your practice.