Description
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual, 4th edition
The PMHNP Review and Resource Manual is the official ANCC study guide for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam. Published by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the body that administers the PMHNP-BC exam, it reviews the knowledge advanced practice nurses need across the lifespan. The fourth edition follows the current ANCC test content outline and uses DSM-5 diagnostic criteria throughout.
The manual moves past clinical content into the professional side of practice: scope of practice, health policy, ethical and legal principles and cultural competence. Each section is written in outline form so a candidate can move from review straight to practice questions.
What the exam review covers
Chapters work through advanced physical assessment, neurophysiology and psychopharmacology, then apply that knowledge to the psychotherapeutic modalities a PMHNP uses in practice. Content spans patients from childhood through older adulthood, matching the lifespan scope of the certification exam.
Professional practice and ethics
- Scope of practice for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners
- Health policy as it affects psychiatric care
- Ethical and legal decision making
- Cultural competence in patient care
Study aids in this edition
Key concepts, case studies and practice questions run through the manual to reinforce the material and flag weak areas before exam day.
Book details
- Title: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual
- Edition: 4th edition
- Publisher: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- ISBN-13: 9781935213796
Questions buyers ask
Who publishes this review manual?
The American Nurses Credentialing Center, the organization that administers the PMHNP-BC certification exam, publishes and updates it.
Does the 4th edition match the current exam outline?
Yes. It follows the current ANCC test content outline and uses DSM-5 diagnostic criteria throughout.
Who is this manual for?
Advanced practice nurses preparing for PMHNP-BC board certification, and PMHNP students who want a single reference for the exam scope.
Does it cover more than clinical content?
Yes. Alongside assessment and psychopharmacology it covers scope of practice, health policy, ethics and cultural competence.
Does it include practice questions?
Yes. Case studies and practice questions run through the manual to reinforce the material and highlight weak areas.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.