Psychopharmacology Nurses

Every year, nearly 5,000 US psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) sit for the ANCC board exam. Upon passing, PMHNPs become board-certified and eligible for licensure in their respective states, as well as eligible to apply for a DEA license to write prescriptions. However, the extensive content covered on the board exam often exceeds what is taught in Master's of Science in Nursing programs tailored for PMHNPs.

This is an updated guide to the range of drugs commonly unused in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

This textbook presents real-world cases and discussions that introduce the various mental health syndromes found in the aging population before delving into the core concepts covered by geriatric psychiatry curricula. The text follows each case study with the vital information necessary for physicians in training, including key features of each disorder and its presentation, practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment, clinical pearls, and other devices that are essential to students of geriatric psychiatry. With the latest DSM-5 guidelines and with rich learning tools that include key points, review questions, tables, and illustrations, this text is the only resource that is specifically designed to train both American and Canadian candidates for specialty and subspecialty certification or recertification in geriatric psychiatry.

This easy-access guide summarizes the dynamic specialty of rehabilitation psychology, focusing on real-world practice in the medical setting. It begins by placing readers at the frontlines of practice with a solid foundation for gathering information and communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.