Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual

Written by renowned experts PMHNP-BC Zakhari, Raymond, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, this comprehensive review manual is designed to help students successfully pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination.

What to Expect from This Certification Review Manual

This manual covers all the essential knowledge required to pass the exam, presenting information in a concise outline format that highlights critical details. The content is carefully structured to follow the test blueprint, ensuring that students are optimally prepared for the certification exam.

Comprehensive Coverage of Psychiatric-Mental Health Topics

The review manual begins with an overview of the certification examination, self-care, and test tips. It then delves into the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, scope of practice, and regulations, followed by the theoretical foundations of care. Other topics examined in-depth include:

• Neuroanatomy and physiology of mental illness
• Psychopharmacology
• Physical assessment, diagnostic tests, and differential diagnosis
• A wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5

Each chapter includes learning objectives and end-of-chapter review questions to help students reinforce their understanding of the material.

Practice Test and Additional Resources