Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach (Surgical Pathology: A Case Based Approach to Diagnosis) by Margaret Jordan Halter PhD APRN

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Psychiatric** Build a solid foundation in psychiatric-mental health nursing with this comprehensive, evidence-based text! Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 10th Edition makes it easy to understand the complexities of psychiatric disorders and how to provide quality mental and behavioral health care. Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. Other notable features include illustrated explanations of the neurobiology of disorders, DSM-5-TR™ criteria for major disorders, and nursing care plans. A market leader in RN psychiatric nursing, this text includes new Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam content to prepare you for success on your licensure exam. NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest research and clinical practice NEW! Current coverage incorporates the 2021 AACN Essentials, the latest APA guidelines for patient care, and the most up-to-date DSM-5-TR™ content Order of clinical chapters mirrors that of the DSM-5-TR™, and many of the major disorders are accompanied by specific DSM-5-TR™ diagnostic criteria Read more