Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing, Second Edition: Integrating Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, and Complementary and Alternative Approaches Across the Life Span

by Kathleen R. Tusaie (Editor), Joyce J. Fitzpatrick (Editor)

This text reinvigorates the emphasis on the therapeutic relationship that is the core of nursing practice. It also relies on our strong history as therapists and introduces a need for integration of all aspects of care, a true holistic approach that characterizes the nursing perspective...The book should serve as a review for nurses who are studying for certification exams [and is] very useful for coursework in DNP programs as well as the masters programs in psychiatric mental health nursing.



-Grayce M. Sills, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor Emerita, Ohio State University

From the Foreword



Now in its second edition, this groundbreaking text and reference continues to be the only resource for APRNs to focus on integrative interventions forindividuals with mental health problems across the lifespan. Combining theory and practice, it provides a clear framework for integratingpsychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into advanced practice nursing. The second edition is thoroughlyupdated to reflect current research, new classifications in DSM 5, genetic testing, and increased use of telemental health delivery. It builds upon itslifespan focus and updates quick-access pediatric pointers and aging alerts. Additionally, the resource incorporates the 2014 publication of the ANA Scopeand Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Nurses, offers a new focus on QSEN requirements, and responds to the need to reduce health disparities andaddress cultural considerations.



Organized around psychiatric syndromes, the text covers neurobiology, theory and research evidence related to psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and CAMinterventions. It provides a virtual buffet of clear treatment options in the form of well-designed decision trees and accompanying explanatory narratives.The text also includes a section on such special considerations as substance misuse, medical problems, pregnancy, and forensic issues that often co-occurwith psychiatric syndromes. Concise, clear language and abundant charts, graphs, and algorithms enhance the books Ao value in supporting sound clinicalreasoning.



New to the Second Edition:




Thoroughly updated, evidence-based content
Encompasses new research
Presents three completely new chapters on Integrative Management of Impulse Control, Telehealth, and Quality Improvement and Evidence-BasedPractice
Includes the expertise of new contributors
Reflects DSM 5 updates, ANA Standard of Practice for Psychiatric Nurses, and QSEN standards
Updates quick-access Pediatric Pointers and Aging Alerts Key Features:




Integrates theory and practice
Simplifies complex concepts using clear language while retaining depth of information
Supports clinical decision-making skills through easy-to-follow Decision Trees
Organized around psychiatric syndromes
Edited by internationally acclaimed practitioner/educators "

768 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2016

Reviews

[Phoebe Sherman]

First time I have ever read an entire textbook front to back!

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Granted I didn't read this coming from a psych background (it was a requirement for my FNP degree), but I found it to be extremely helpful, accurate, and clinically applicable to my area of study/work. My only complaint is that I believe the individual disorders/diagnoses could have been better organized--I had a hard time finding exactly what I needed due to the authors' diagnostic groupings. Still a fantastic resource to have as a reference.