Publisher's Synopsis
Discover how the psychiatric nursing profession must evolve to meet the opportunities and challenges of the next century! This forward-thinking book prepares psychiatric nurses for emerging advanced practice roles as clinicians, managers, educators, consultants, policy makers, researchers and leaders. This joint effort between Mosby and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) critically examines the current knowledge base, clinical practice, roles, and issues that will continue to have a major impact on the specialty of psychiatric nursing. The book presents the latest information in science and research, relevant concepts and models, technology and informatics, role development, ethical and legal considerations, and policy implications affecting advanced practice psychiatric nurses.
