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This course leads you through the mental health topics likely to be tested on the NCLEX® exam, where mental health encompasses approximately 9% of the questions. Explore the concepts of mental health throughout the various growth and development stages of life that result in a therapeutic patient environment by watching high-yield video lessons, practicing with NCLEX®-style review questions, and studying with downloadable lecture notes and cheat sheets.
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185+ Mental Health Video Lessons
Short and concise video lessons offer downloadable slides and multilingual subtitles.
220+ Mental Health Exam Practice Questions
Our exam-simulating interface is designed to help you familiarize yourself with actual mental health test situations.
535+ Questions for Better Recall
Our adaptive learning algorithm uses smart Spaced-Repetition quizzes to help you retain mental health nursing information over the long term.
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This top educator teaches you everything you need to know about mental health nursing
Brenda Marshall, EdD, MSN, RN
William Paterson University
Dr. Brenda Marshall is a Professor of Nursing at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, where she is also the director of the Center for Research in the College of Science and Health. She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a specialist in mental health, trauma and substance use disorders, running her own private practice in Oakland, NJ. Dr. Marshall received her Bachelor’s degree from Eisenhower College, holds several Master’s degrees and got her Doctor of education (EdD) from Teachers College, Columbia University. Furthermore, she is a Fulbright Scholar Specialist in Mental Health and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). Dr. Marshall is also an author of several publications, as well as peer reviewed journal articles.
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Heart Sounds: Normal and Abnormal
An overview of normal and abnormal heart sounds, such as murmurs and clicks
Basics of Client Education
An overview on ways to have informational client education sessions
Pediatric Throat Disorders
A comparison of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and strep throat
Medication Safety in Breastfed Infants
An overview on discussing medication safety for breastfed infants
Medications Used to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease: actions, adverse effects, interactions, contraindications
Burns
Burns are a common medical emergency and need to be handled with care.
Medication Administration: Rights and Guidelines
An overview of a client's medication rights and guidelines for administering medication
Parkinson’s Disease
Overview of Parkinson's disease: description, manifestations, risk factors, patient education
Non-behavioral Restraint Usage
An overview on general nursing care for clients in restraints
Caring for a Patient During and After a Generalized Seizure
An overview on nursing care during and after a seizure
Influenza vs Common Cold
Comparison and identifying factors between common community viruses
Comparison Chart of Different Insulins
Chart comparing different insulins, organized by action onset
Malignant Skin Lesions
An overview of the most common types of skin cancers
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic autoimmune condition that affects muscles and nerves.
How To Assess An Ostomy Stoma & Surrounding Skin
An overview on ostomy and skin assessment and management
The Thyroid: Function and Disorders
An introduction to one of the most important glands of the body
Hyper- vs Hypoglycemia
A comparison of glucose level differences and presentations
Newborn APGAR Scores and Implications
Overview of an APGAR, including APGAR scoring and what it indicates
Multiple Sclerosis
Overview of multiple sclerosis: definition, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, medications, and patient education
Liver Cirrhosis
Overview of cirrhosis, an end-stage of liver disease that develops after healthy liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis)
Tips for Writing a Great Nursing Note
Great nursing notes are clear, concise, correct, complete, relevant, current, sequential, legible, and secure.
SBAR Report
SBAR: an organized framework for communicating a patient’s situation among interdisciplinary team members
Changing a PICC Dressing
Changing a PICC dressing: steps involved with images of necessary supplies
Comparison Chart of Where Different Central Lines Are Placed
Understand the most common central line placements, PICC vs CVC.
How To Prep A Bag of IV Fluid
An overview of IV fluid preparation and administration
Medical Records—Dos and Don’ts
A straightforward guide for medical records and charting
What Are Reportable Safety Events?
A list of serious or “never events” which must be appropriately reported
Common Nursing Diagnoses
How to develop a nursing diagnosis using the nursing process
Needle Gauges
Knowing when to use the correct needle gauge for medication administration
Delegation: Tasks that the RN Can Safely Delegate
What tasks can the busy nurse safely and legally delegate? Use this sheet to refresh your memory.
Template For Nursing Report
Three steps for giving a successful face-to-face end of shift report
Assessing and Planning Care: Goals, Interventions, and Outcomes
These nursing interventions can help with client care needs
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Overview of CBC values and types of cells in the blood
Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological assessment tool used to determine a patient's motor and verbal responses and their level of consciousness.
Bipolar I vs Bipolar II Comparison
Bipolar I and II and mood states explained
How To Insert an Indwelling Catheter
Master the procedure with this step-by-step guide!
Common Antibiotic Classes and Adverse Reactions
Common antibiotic medications and adverse reactions for the NCLEX®
Administering Blood Transfusions
Your step-by-step guide to administering blood transfusions
Anticholinergic Meds
A list of anticholinergic meds and general synopsis of what anticholinergic meds do and the side effects that they come with.
Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Common side effects of corticosteroids that you should know because they affect so many other systems
Normal Vital Sign Ranges in Pediatrics by Age
Chart showing normal vitals for different pediatric ages
Common Unit Conversions
Overview of the most common unit conversions in clinical practice
Common Abbreviations
Explanation of the common abbreviations used, grouped by type
ABG Interpretation
How to interpret ABGs and the basics of how compensation works
Normal Aging of the Renal System
3 Expected changes the kidneys go through during the natural aging process.
Blood Transfusion Prep
Bring this with you when getting ready to administer a blood transfusion and never forget one of the prep steps again!
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the most common respiratory conditions. Never forget the signs and symptoms and how it differs from asthma with this cheat sheet!
Respiratory Assessment
No more racking your brain trying to remember how to describe the lung sounds you hear if you have this cheat sheet!
Common Bacteria by Body System
Different bacteria infect different areas of the body. With this cheat sheet you'll have a better idea of what bugs might be infecting your patient!
Stages Of Labor
The four stages of labor and the seven cardinal mechanisms of labor illustrated in one location!
What Do Diuretics Do?
Diuretics, also called water pills, are a some of the most commonly prescribed medications out there. Find out how they work and what you should to know about them.
What Is Croup?
This Croup summary will help you remember the cause, signs and symptoms, treatments and complications of this very common pediatric condition.
Head To Toe Assessment
Never forget which body system you need to examine next with this head to toe assessment summary!
MAOIs
Use this cheat sheet the next time you need to know everything about Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors! Review how MAOIs work, and what to avoid when taking them with this cheat sheet.
Medication Risks
Quickly review the medications that can be harshest on the liver, kidney, and ears so that you can be on the lookout for possible signs of toxicity.
Insert an IV
Make sure you have all the right supplies, and brush up on the steps of IV insertion with this guide.
IV Solutions
Never forget if your fluid is isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic again with this cheat sheet! Plus we’ve added some don’t miss facts about each group.
Open a Sterile Kit
Confidently walk into sterile procedures after a quick review with this cheat sheet, detailing the steps to safely opening a sterile kit.
Open a Sterile Package
Assisting with a sterile procedure? This one’s for you!
Put on Sterile Gloves
Never be stuck wondering which side of the glove cuff you can touch again with this cheat sheet available!
Understanding Ratios
Use this the next time you need to draw up a dose of medication but aren’t sure how to calculate how much you need.
Comparison of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke side by side
Cranial Nerves
Overview of the 12 cranial nerves + powerful mnemonics to help remember them
How To Hang An IV Piggyback
Master the procedure with this step-by-step guide!
Common Meds that Lower Blood Pressure
Concise summary table of the most common ways to pharmacologically lower blood pressure that every nurse needs to know
AIDET: How to Introduce Yourself To Your Patient
Introducing yourself to your patient utilizing the AIDET communication framework, which increases patient compliance, enhances patient satisfaction and improves clinical outcomes.
Wet vs Dry Chest Tube Comparison
Understanding the differences in wet and dry chest tube suction
Checklist For Bedside Shift Report
A concise checklist for all your bedshift reporting needs
Pulmonary Embolism: Signs And Symptoms
A primer on pulmonary embolism, a common medical emergency
Fall Risk Factors and Prevention
An overview on falls and practical steps for fall prevention
Growth Stages: Infant–School Age
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes in infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
FAQs
What is mental health nursing?
Mental health nursing is also known as psychiatric nursing and is a special field of nursing practice. This involves the care of individuals with a mental health disorder. As a mental health nurse, you need advanced knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
What does a mental health nurse do?
The primary role of a mental health nurse is to provide care to patients with a psychiatric disorder. These are some areas of responsibility in detail:
Assessment and evaluation of the patient’s mental health
Support and education of the patients and their family
Development of treatment care plan
How do you become a mental health nurse?
To become a mental health nurse, you first need to be a registered nurse (RN) by earning a diploma, associate degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing program. After that, you have to gain experience working as an RN. Through this clinical experience you have the opportunity to apply and expand your theoretical knowledge in practice. If you want to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), you can pursue an advanced degree.
Is mental health nursing hard?
Mental health nursing is tough because caring for mentally ill patients can be emotionally draining. Also, the stress level of a mental health nurse is very high. The job is also demanding because there is an immense amount of medication and side effects that you have to know.
What skills do you need to become a mental health nurse?
PMHNPs and mental health nurses should be able to:
Understand a patient’s medical and psychiatric history
Assess a patient’s symptoms and causes & track progress
Demonstrate empathy for patients and help patients cope with chronic issues
Administer/monitor medication
Exhibit patience with those who struggle to recover
Provide counseling to patients and their families
Do mental health nurses give injections?
Mental health nurses are allowed to give injections.
What is the difference between mental health nursing and general nursing?
A general nurse takes care of everything around physical illness. On the other hand, a mental health nurse takes care of everything that has to do with mental illness. It’s hard to compare the two because, while both could be categorized as being in health care, they each require very different skills.
Why should I be a mental health nurse?
There are a lot of reasons why you should become a mental health nurse, for example:
For a personal reward because you are able to help people in need
The demand is greater than ever and related with that there is a high earning potential.