The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual (EPUB)

By PMHNP-BC Zakhari, Raymond, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC

This review manual prepares students to successfully pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination. It encompasses all of the essential knowledge required, uses a succinct outline format that highlights critical detail, and systematically follows the test blueprint so that those taking the exam will be optimally prepared.

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual begins with an overview of the certification examination, self-care, and test tips; the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, scope of practice, and regulations; and the theoretical foundations of care. Other topics examined include the neuroanatomy and physiology of mental illness; psychopharmacology; and physical assessment, diagnostic tests, and differential diagnosis. A wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5, are also reviewed. Each of the chapters include learning objectives and end-of-chapter review questions. The review manual concludes with a 150-question practice test.

KEY FEATURES

• Reflects the latest ANCC test blueprint
• Includes test-taking strategies and tips for preparing for the big day; scope of practice; and theoretical foundations of care
• Covers a wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5
• Includes end-of-chapter review questions and rationales PLUS a valuable 150-question practice test with rationales—more than 400 questions in total

Product Details

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08463THJ2
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer Publishing Company; 1st edition (March 12, 2020)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2020
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe