Basic Concepts of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing, Eighth Edition

What you’ll find inside

Basic Concepts of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing, Eighth Edition by Louise Rebraca Shives introduces psychiatric-mental health nursing for students and working nurses. Wolters Kluwer describes it as a core text for practical-nursing and associate-degree nursing courses, with concise coverage suited to a short or integrated course. The eighth edition addresses the changing context of mental-health care, including lifespan needs, cultural diversity and differences in access to services.

From foundations to nursing relationships

The book is organized into seven units. It begins with the history, theories and foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing, then turns to special issues such as spirituality, culture, ethical and legal questions, forensic nursing, loss and grief, and the continuum of care. Later sections address the nurse-client relationship, assessment, the nursing process, therapeutic communication and the care environment. Further units explore interactive therapies and approaches to particular clinical topics. The local preface highlights self-awareness prompts, clinical examples, learning objectives, key terms and review features throughout the text.

Who may use it?

Students in LPN and ADN programs can use the book to organize course concepts and prepare for supervised clinical learning. Practicing nurses may consult it when revisiting foundational language and care frameworks in varied settings. Its lifespan orientation and discussion of access disparities also provide context for thinking about how care experiences can differ across groups. The text is an educational resource and should be read alongside current professional standards, local policies and evidence-based guidance.

Edition and digital details

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