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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 9th Edition
Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is a comprehensive textbook designed to prepare students for psychiatric nursing care. This 9th edition, authored by Dr. Margaret Jordan Halter, is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of psychiatric disorders and their treatment.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students in psychiatric-mental health nursing courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals looking to understand and provide quality mental and behavioral health care.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Varcarolis' Foundations has been updated to include new Next Generation NCLEX ® content, preparing students for success on their PMHN certification exam. This edition includes real-life vignettes of patients with specific psychiatric disorders, case studies, and nursing care plans. The book follows the nursing process framework, progressing from theory to application with real-world examples.
Author and Other Works
Dr. Margaret Jordan Halter is the lead author of Varcarolis' Foundations. She is a clinical nurse specialist with extensive experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Dr. Halter's writing style is conversational and mentor-like, making it easier for students to apply textbook content to clinical settings.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers the complexities of psychiatric disorders, including illustrated explanations of neurobiology and DSM-5 criteria for major disorders.
- Clinical Approach: Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework, providing consistent guidelines for comprehensive assessment and intervention.
- Learning Features: Key terms and concepts, key points to remember, critical thinking exercises, and chapter reviews are included to enhance learning.
- Therapeutic Communication: The book provides tips on therapeutic communication techniques and nontherapeutic communication to help build patient interaction skills.
- Person-Centered Care: It emphasizes the importance of person-centered care in providing competent care to diverse populations in various clinical situations.
- Recent Research: Case Study and Nursing Care Plan boxes describe recent research studies and how their findings affect nursing practice.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight the application of research findings in clinical practice.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323697071
- eBook: Available through various e-book platforms
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Saunders (an imprint of Elsevier)
- Publication Date: August 13, 2021
- Number of Pages: 696 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 8th Edition: Available through Saunders and other retailers
- eBook with Access Code: Not guaranteed with used or rental copies, but may be included with new copies
Related ISBNs:
- 9780323697071 (Hardcover)
- 9780323697071 (eBook) - Note: The eBook format may vary depending on the platform used.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
