Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing
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Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing by Joan Norris
Written specifically with the undergraduate professional nursing student in mind, here is comprehensive coverage of each phase of the nursing process, from assessment and diagnosis to care and evaluation of individuals and families. Its strong psychosocial approach makes the text applicable to various practice settings: hospital, community and psychiatric facilities. It covers the theoretical basis of the profession, including models of personality and intervention, cultural, legal and ethical issues. The text addresses specific topics such as skills of communication, therapeutic relationships, family and group dynamics, pharmacotherapy and more. It explores facets of normal social attachment, sexuality and development at each stage of the life cycle. In addition, the book addresses the role of nursing in crisis intervention, and covers the relationship of DSM III categories of psychiatric disorders to the nursing profession.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780471099574 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471099570 |
| Title | Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing |
| Author | Joan Norris |
| Series | Wiley Medical Publication Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 1987-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 940 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |