Videbeck’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (Pdf Download) – Shelia Videbeck

Description

Mental health nursing is one of the most challenging — and most rewarding — specialties in nursing practice. Whether you’re a KMTC student, a BScN candidate, or a nurse pursuing a Higher Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, Videbeck’s Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing gives you the solid, practical foundation you need to excel — both in exams and in clinical practice.

This 8th Edition PDF covers the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing, from foundational theories to hands-on nursing interventions, using the trusted nursing process framework that aligns directly with how the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) structures its competency expectations.

What’s Inside:

• Foundations of psychiatric and mental health nursing practice
• Neurobiological theories and psychopharmacology
• Therapeutic communication and nurse-client relationship skills
• Legal, ethical, and cultural considerations in mental health care
• In-depth coverage of major psychiatric disorders: depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, and more
• Unfolding Patient Stories and Clinical Vignettes for real-world application
• NCLEX-style review questions to sharpen your exam technique