Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

By Sheila L. Videbeck, PhD, RN

8th Edition

A Practical Focus on the Skills and Concepts Essential to Your Success

With an accessible, clear, and student-friendly approach, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing clarifies challenging concepts and helps you build a foundation for working successfully with clients experiencing mental health challenges regardless of care setting. The text explores the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing, helping you master specific nursing interventions, hone your therapeutic communication skills, and learn to apply content effectively within the framework of the nursing process.

New! Unfolding Patient Stories written by the National League for Nursing put the nursing process in a realistic context to prepare you for successful client interactions and interventions.

Clinical Vignettes familiarize you with the features of major disorders you are likely to encounter in practice.