DSM-5-TR for Nurses Made Easy (eBook)

A Practical Casebook for Assessment and Diagnosis

Keshon Orra Petersen, Thando Thando McIntyre (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
616 Seiten
Isohan Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-923370-47-0 (ISBN)

Infos

DSM-5-TR for Nurses Made Easy: A Practical Casebook for Assessment and Diagnosis

Master psychiatric diagnosis with this essential nursing resource that transforms complex DSM-5-TR criteria into practical assessment skills. This comprehensive casebook bridges the gap between psychiatric theory and clinical application, providing nurses with the tools needed to confidently navigate mental health assessment in any healthcare setting.

Through real-world case studies and clinical examples, this guide illustrates how to identify key diagnostic criteria, conduct thorough assessments, and develop appropriate care plans. The text breaks down challenging concepts into accessible language without sacrificing clinical accuracy or depth.

Key features include:

Step-by-step guidance for conducting comprehensive psychiatric interviews

Cultural and diversity considerations for accurate assessment across populations

LGBTQ+ specific mental health assessment approaches

Practice questions and diagnostic reasoning exercises for certification exam preparation

Interdisciplinary communication templates for effective care coordination

Implementation strategies for various clinical settings from inpatient to community care

Emerging diagnostic concepts and technological advances in psychiatric assessment

This resource includes quick-reference diagnostic criteria, validated assessment tools, documentation templates, and medication considerations critical for nursing practice. The practical approach emphasizes clinical application rather than memorization, making complex psychiatric concepts accessible to nurses at all experience levels.

Perfect for nursing students, new graduates, practicing nurses transitioning to psychiatric settings, and experienced psychiatric nurses seeking to update their knowledge with DSM-5-TR changes. This casebook serves as both a clinical companion and an educational resource that will remain valuable throughout your nursing career.

Ideal for courses in psychiatric nursing, mental health assessment, and advanced practice psychiatric nursing. Enhance your diagnostic skills, improve patient outcomes, and build confidence in psychiatric assessment with this indispensable nursing guide.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: DSM-5-TR for Nurses Made Easy • DSM-5-TR nursing assessment guide • Mental health nursing case studies handbook • Nursing psychiatric interview techniques • Psychiatric diagnosis for nursing students • Psychiatric documentation templates for nurses • Psychiatric nursing certification exam prep
• ISBN-10: 1-923370-47-2 / 1923370472
• ISBN-13: 978-1-923370-47-0 / 9781923370470