The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Book

6 months' free digital access included! See inside for details. - 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 FEATURESReflects 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-5Includes end-of-chapter review questions and rationales PLUS a valuable 150-question practice test with rationales--more than 400 questions in totalReflects 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