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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and PracticeLearning ObjectivesChapter One: Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingDescribe the evolution of psychiatric-mental health nursing care. List the members of the contemporary multidisciplinary treatment team and describe the distinctive abilities of each professional member. Explain two key concepts from each of the psychoanalytic, interpersonal, and behavioral conceptual models. Discuss the impact on psychiatric-mental health nursing of the works of Peplau, Orlando, King, Orem, and Riehl-Sisca. Describe the characteristics of individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, milieu therapy, crisis intervention, and somatic therapies. Chapter Two: Issues and Trends in Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingDiscuss the applicability of standards of practice to psychiatric-mental health nursing. Explain the differences in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in the field of mental health. Describe the application of the nursing process to psychiatric-mental health nursing. Defend the need for mental health parity in health care. Contrast the differences and similarities in the practice of psychiatric-mental health registered nurses and psychiatric-mental health advanced practice registered nurses. Chapter Three: The Psychiatric Nursing AssessmentIdentify the components of a holistic assessment, including mental status examination. Correctly use psychiatric terminology to describe a client’s symptomsChoose the appropriate interviewing techniques to gather information for a holistic assessment. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of psychological testing, including rating scales, in assessment. Demonstrate understanding of each of the five axes in a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. Chapter Four: Neurobiological Considerations in Psychiatric CareDescribe the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the brain in relation to mental health and illness.
Explain the basic processes of neurotransmission and the role of neurotransmitters in the major mental disorders. Explain current neurobiological implications of major mental disorders as a basis for helping clients understand psychopharmacologic recommendations. Chapter Five: PsychopharmacologyName the five major families of psychotropicmedications. List at least four indications for each family of psychotropic medications. Discuss at least three strategies for reducing side effects. Describe the management of at least three common side effects of each major family of psychotropic medications. Discuss at least three interventions that have been shown to increase client compliance. Chapter Six: Crises, Psychiatric Emergencies and DisastersIdentify different variables that may contribute to a crisis or psychiatric emergency. Describe techniques of crisis intervention and how they can be used in the nursing process. Explain the effects crises, emergencies, and disasters may have upon victims and caregivers. Clarify the role of the nurse in dealing with crises, psychiatric emergencies, and disasters. Chapter Seven: Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsIdentify legal and ethical issues that guide psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. Outline the elements for informed consent. Describe the issues related to confidentiality and the mentally ill client. Describe the legal issues related to psychopharmacology. List the responsibilities of nursing personnel when treating a suicidal client. Distinguish among mandatory hospitalization, involuntary outpatient treatment, and the right to refuse treatment. List the criteria to guide nursing practice with the use of seclusion and restraint. Chapter Eight: Self-Help Groups: Options for Support, Education, and AdvocacyDescribe the types and characteristics ofself-help groups available to clients, practitioners, families, and the community. Explain the primary functions of a self-help group and the distinctive benefits they, as community groups, or online self-help networks, can provide.