Exploring the full psychiatric nursing curriculum, this student-friendly book focuses on the skills and concepts needed for successful practice. Short concise chapters, an engaging art program, and a direct and personal approach guide students in building therapeutic communication skills within the framework of the nursing process. Access to the online video series, Lippincott Theory to Practice Video Series, provides students with an even deeper understanding of patients experiencing mental health disorders.

Doody's Review Service gives this book a Weighted Numerical Score of 90 - 4 Stars!
"The book is comprehensive, well written, and full of resources. The Concept Mastery Alerts in the chapters help students focus on critical content. The book is color-coded, making it easy for students to follow the format of each chapter." - Doody's Review Service