Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing

Integrates psychotherapy, pharmacology, and CAM—across syndromes, settings, and the life span

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A practice-ready PMHNP text, organized by syndrome—not diagnosis—with clear strategies for comprehensive, patient-centered care. This edition includes clinical cases, treatment algorithms, and expert recommendations grounded in real-world APRN practice. Readers gain skills to integrate medication, therapy, and alternative care methods, with special focus on vulnerable populations, telehealth, and resilience building. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.

What’s New:

• Adds a new chapter on documentation to support high-quality care and continuity


• Expands coverage of telehealth and computer-assisted therapy


• Updates content to reflect the DSM-5-TR and latest Scope and Standards of Practice


• Includes new material on geropsychiatric care and abortion-related mental health


• Incorporates recent research on culturally responsive care

Key Features:

• Covers integrative psychiatric care with psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and CAM, organized by syndrome and focused across the lifespan


• Equips PMHNPs to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care using integrative strategies that support clinical confidence and patient outcomes


• Features decision trees, clinical cases, and lifespan alerts that promote critical thinking, application, and real-world readiness


• Written by renowned psychiatric nursing leaders with decades of clinical, academic, and publishing expertise dedicated to PMHNP education and practice


• Instructor Resources include Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more

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