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The previous edition published in November, 2014. (ISBN: 978-0-06-000037-0)
Psychiatric Nursing
Contemporary Practice
Sixth Edition
By
Mary Ann Boyd, PhD, DNS, RN, PMHCNS-BC
, Professor
Emerita, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL,
Clinical Faculty, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
6th edition
is a comprehensive approach to psychiatric mental
health nursing. Dr. Boyd revised the sixth edition to prepare nurs-
ing leaders who challenge the status quo, partner with their patients in the delivery of care, and use the
latest evidence in their nursing practice. The sixth edition has an emphasis on the recovery-interventions
and wellness, with coverage of mental health promotion, assessment, and interventions in adults, families,
children, adolescents and older adults. The text presents complex concepts in easy-to-understand language
with multiple examples and explanations. Special features include threaded case studies that are mapped
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and primary care integration will be added along with the retention of popular features such as Clinical
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Theory to Practice Video Series: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, available in the Student and Instruc-
tor Resources. These videos display mental health disorders, allowing students to gain experience and a
deeper understanding of mental health patients.
FEATURES
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New! Case Studies threaded in the disorder chapters are related to the Nursing Care Plan and
Therapeutic Dialogue features, giving students the opportunity to apply content. Cases will come
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New! Wellness Challenges threaded in disorder chapters, focuses on keeping patients healthy. Will
utilize case study “patient” to apply the content.
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New! Integration with Primary Care threaded in disorder chapters, addresses integration of
psychiatric disorders with basic health needs blended. Will utilize case study “patient” to apply the
content.
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Key Diagnostic Characteristics summaries describe diagnostic criteria, target symptoms, and
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Associations.
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