What is Psychiatric Nursing?
Psychiatric nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as a specialized area of nursing practice. Psychiatric nursing incorporates the science of nursing based on clinical assessment skills and nursing diagnoses with the art of “therapeutic use of self” in establishing a professional, therapeutic relationship based on empathy. Psychiatric nurses continue to perform in the traditional role of nurses with the administration of prescribed treatments, monitoring the efficacy of those treatments, and educating patients. Additionally, psychiatric nurses engage patients and families in conversation based on therapeutic models to improve understanding of their illness and to improve function.
Cherie R. Rebar, Carolyn J. Gersch, & Nicole Heimgartner. (2020). Psychiatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Vol. Third edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing Books
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Call Number: RC440 .T689 2017 - PVCCISBN: 9780803658608Publication Date: 2016-10-21
- Psychiatric Nursing Books @ MCCCD CollegesCheck out Psychiatric Nursing Books located at all of the MCCCD Colleges.
Psychiatric Nursing eBooks
Psychiatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781975144340Publication Date: 2020-06-25
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: An Interpersonal Approach by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826131287Publication Date: 2016-02-01
Talking Therapy: Knowledge and Power in American Psychiatric Nursing by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781978801455Publication Date: 2020-05-15
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing: Integrating Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, and Complementary and Alternative Approaches by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826108708Publication Date: 2012-07-01
Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for Evidence-Based Practice by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826110008Publication Date: 2013-12-01
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780803627673Publication Date: 2011-10-06
- Psychiatric Nursing Resources in the R2 database.Check out Psychiatric Nursing Resources in the R2 database.
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing Videos
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- Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing Series - Films on DemandEight titles on Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing.
- Life of a Psychiatric NurseThis video gives a glimpse into the life of an IMH nurse. Nursing is no longer just about bedside care. It has evolved. Nurses can now explore other tracks, such as, education and research; all of which, strive to improve patient care. At IMH, nurses have many specialized career tracks to choose from: Clinical, Education, and Administration. New nursing career tracks have also been introduced: Nursing Quality, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Research.
- 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Psych NurseWe've come to an end of Mental Health Awareness Month. Here's a reminder that we don't need a dedicated month to remind us about mental health awareness!
- Pros and Cons of Being a Psych Nurse | Skills, Pay, & Stress24,649 views Premiered Aug 19, 2020
Pros and Cons of Being a Psych Nurse | Skills, Pay, & Stress With so many nurses wanting to become Psych Nurse Practitioners, I always stress the importance of getting psych experience before jumping straight into being a Psych NP. When I tell people this, they often wonder what the pros and cons are of being a psych nurse. - Misunderstood Epidemic: DepressionThis documentary is a very helpful explanation for the people that have depression to understand what is normal and what is not in our thoughts and mind. This documentary has been very helpful. The Truth about Depression BBC Full Documentary. English subtitles. This documentary is a very helpful explanation for the people that have depression to understand what is normal and what. The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression is the newest documentary by filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz. It is an intimate look at how depression affects its victims and their families. It tells.