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Introduction to Nursing (GHC)

Michelle Boyce , Georgia Highlands College Follow Debbie Amason , Georgia Highlands College Follow Paula Stover , Georgia Highlands College Follow Julius Fleschner , Georgia Highlands College Follow Rebecca Maddox , Georgia Highlands College Follow

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Nursing Skills , 2nd edition

Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) ; Editors: Kimberly Ernstmeyer , MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC and Elizabeth Christman , DNP, RN, CNE.

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This is the second edition of the Open RN Nursing Skills OER textbook. This free online textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY 4.0 licensing that has been developed for prelicensure nursing students. It is designed for use in both practical/vocational nursing programs, as well as for first-year courses in programs preparing students to become registered nurses. An additional Open RN OER textbook, “ Nursing Advanced Skills ,” includes advanced skills such as intravenous infusion, blood product administration, management of central lines and chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation, and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion. The Open RN project is supported by a $2.5 million Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) grant from the Department of Education and is licensed under CC-BY 4.0 creative commons license. More information about the Open RN project can be found at cvtc.edu/OpenRN .

The second edition has been updated according to the 2023 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Test Plans, and additional NCLEX Next Generation-style learning activities have been added to each chapter. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Skills course (543-102). View a list of updates made to the second edition based on the 2023 NCLEX Test Plans and suggestions received from WTCS nursing faculty.

This Open RN Nursing Skills OER textbook focuses on the development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the life span routinely performed by entry-level nurses. Techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment using a body systems approach are described and include sample skills checklists and instructor demonstration videos. Mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills are also included. The first edition of Open RN Nursing Skills received an OE Award for Excellence from OE Global. For more information, visit the 2020 OE Awards for Excellence site .

Several free, online, interactive learning activities are included in each chapter to encourage students to apply the nursing process while analyzing assessment findings and performing nursing skills. Additionally, in this second edition, NCLEX Next-Generation style questions are included in each chapter, with formative feedback immediately provided, to encourage the development of clinical judgment based on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.

This online book can be downloaded as a PDF or other formats for offline use. The online version is required for interaction with the learning activities included in each chapter.

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• Standards & Conceptual Approach
• 1.1. GENERAL SURVEY INTRODUCTION
• 1.2. INITIATING PATIENT INTERACTION
• 1.3. VITAL SIGNS
• 1.4. BASIC CONCEPTS
• 1.5. EXPECTED VERSUS UNEXPECTED FINDINGS
• 1.6. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 1.7. CHECKLIST FOR GENERAL SURVEY
• 1.8. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• I. GLOSSARY
• 2.1. HEALTH HISTORY INTRODUCTION
• 2.2. HEALTH HISTORY BASIC CONCEPTS
• 2.3. COMPONENTS OF A HEALTH HISTORY
• 2.4. DEMOGRAPHIC AND BIOLOGICAL DATA
• 2.5. REASON FOR SEEKING HEALTH CARE
• 2.6. CURRENT AND PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
• 2.7. FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY
• 2.8. FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
• 2.9. REVIEW OF BODY SYSTEMS
• 2.10. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 2.11. CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING A HEALTH HISTORY
• 2.12. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• II. GLOSSARY
• CHAPTER RESOURCES A: SAMPLE HEALTH HISTORY FORM
• 3.1. BLOOD PRESSURE INTRODUCTION
• 3.2. BLOOD PRESSURE BASICS
• 3.3. BLOOD PRESSURE ASSESSMENT
• 3.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 3.5. CHECKLIST FOR MANUAL BLOOD PRESSURE
• 3.6. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO OF BLOOD PRESSURE ASSESSMENT
• 3.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• III. GLOSSARY
• 4.1. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE INTRODUCTION
• 4.2. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE BASIC CONCEPTS
• 4.3. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
• 4.4. STERILE FIELDS
• 4.5. CHECKLIST FOR HAND HYGIENE WITH SOAP AND WATER
• 4.6. CHECKLIST FOR HAND HYGIENE WITH ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER
• 4.7. CHECKLIST FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
• 4.8. CHECKLIST FOR APPLYING AND REMOVING STERILE GLOVES
• 4.9. ASEPSIS LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• IV. GLOSSARY
• 5.1. MATH CALCULATIONS INTRODUCTION
• 5.2. MATH BASIC CONCEPTS
• 5.3. MILITARY TIME
• 5.4. EQUIVALENCIES
• 5.5. ROUNDING
• 5.6. USING DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
• 5.7. CONVERSIONS
• 5.8. TABLET DOSAGE
• 5.9. LIQUID CONCENTRATIONS
• 5.10. RECONSTITUTED MEDICATION
• 5.11. WEIGHT-BASED CALCULATIONS
• 5.12. SAFE DOSAGE RANGE
• 5.13. INTRAVENOUS INFUSIONS
• 5.14. IV INFUSION BY GRAVITY
• 5.15. IV INFUSION BY PUMP
• 5.16. IV COMPLETION TIME
• 5.17. MULTI-STEP CALCULATIONS
• 5.18. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• V. GLOSSARY
• 6.1. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 6.2. BASIC NEUROLOGICAL CONCEPTS
• 6.3. NEUROLOGICAL EXAM
• 6.4. ASSESSING MENTAL STATUS
• 6.5. ASSESSING CRANIAL NERVES
• 6.6. ASSESSING SENSORY FUNCTION
• 6.7. ASSESSING MOTOR STRENGTH
• 6.8. ASSESSING CEREBELLAR FUNCTION
• 6.9. ASSESSING REFLEXES
• 6.10. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
• 6.11. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 6.12. CHECKLIST FOR NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
• 6.13. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• VI. GLOSSARY
• 7.1. HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 7.2. HEAD AND NECK BASIC CONCEPTS
• 7.3. COMMON CONDITIONS OF THE HEAD AND NECK
• 7.4. HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT
• 7.5. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 7.6. CHECKLIST FOR HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT
• 7.7. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO ON HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT
• 7.8. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• VII. GLOSSARY
• 8.1. EYE AND EAR ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 8.2. EYE AND EAR BASIC CONCEPTS
• 8.3. EYE AND EAR ASSESSMENT
• 8.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 8.5. CHECKLIST FOR EYE AND EAR ASSESSMENT
• 8.6. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO ON EYE ASSESSMENT
• 8.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• VIII. GLOSSARY
• 9.1. CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 9.2. CARDIOVASCULAR BASIC CONCEPTS
• 9.3. CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT
• 9.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 9.5. CHECKLIST FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT
• 9.6. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS ON CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT
• 9.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• IX. GLOSSARY
• 10.1. RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 10.2. RESPIRATORY BASIC CONCEPTS
• 10.3. RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT
• 10.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 10.5. CHECKLIST FOR RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT
• 10.6. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS ON RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT
• 10.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• X. GLOSSARY
• 11.1. OXYGEN THERAPY INTRODUCTION
• 11.2. BASIC CONCEPTS OF OXYGENATION
• 11.3. OXYGENATION EQUIPMENT
• 11.4. NURSING PROCESS RELATED TO OXYGEN THERAPY
• 11.5. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 11.6. CHECKLIST FOR OXYGEN THERAPY
• 11.7. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS ON OXYGEN THERAPY
• 11.8. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XI. GLOSSARY
• 12.1. ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 12.2. GASTROINTESTINAL BASICS
• 12.3. GASTROINTESTINAL AND GENITOURINARY ASSESSMENT
• 12.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 12.5. CHECKLIST FOR ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
• 12.6. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO ON ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
• 12.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XII. GLOSSARY
• 13.1. MUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 13.2. MUSCULOSKELETAL BASIC CONCEPTS
• 13.3. COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
• 13.4. MUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT
• 13.5. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 13.6. CHECKLIST FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT
• 13.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XIII. GLOSSARY
• 14.1. INTEGUMENTARY ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
• 14.2. BASIC INTEGUMENTARY CONCEPTS
• 14.3. COMMON INTEGUMENTARY CONDITIONS
• 14.4. INTEGUMENTARY ASSESSMENT
• 14.5. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 14.6. CHECKLIST FOR INTEGUMENTARY ASSESSMENT
• 14.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XIV. GLOSSARY
• 15.1. ADMINISTRATION OF ENTERAL MEDICATIONS INTRODUCTION
• 15.2. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS
• 15.3. ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 15.4. CHECKLIST FOR ORAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 15.5. CHECKLIST FOR RECTAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 15.6. CHECKLIST FOR ENTERAL TUBE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 15.7. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS
• 15.8. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XV. GLOSSARY
• 16.1. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS VIA OTHER ROUTES INTRODUCTION
• 16.2. BASIC CONCEPTS
• 16.3. CHECKLIST FOR TRANSDERMAL, EYE, EAR, INHALATION, AND VAGINAL ROUTES MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 16.4. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XVI. GLOSSARY
• 17.1. ENTERAL TUBE MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION
• 17.2. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ENTERAL TUBES
• 17.3. ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO ENTERAL TUBES
• 17.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 17.5. CHECKLIST FOR NG TUBE ENTERAL FEEDING BY GRAVITY WITH IRRIGATION
• 17.6. CHECKLIST FOR NG SUCTION
• 17.7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XVII. GLOSSARY
• 18.1. ADMINISTRATION OF PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS INTRODUCTION
• 18.2. BASIC CONCEPTS
• 18.3. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR INJECTIONS
• 18.4. ADMINISTERING INTRADERMAL MEDICATIONS
• 18.5. ADMINISTERING SUBCUTANEOUS MEDICATIONS
• 18.6. ADMINISTERING INTRAMUSCULAR MEDICATIONS
• 18.7. APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS
• 18.8. CHECKLISTS FOR PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
• 18.9. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 18.10. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XVIII. GLOSSARY
• 19.1. SPECIMEN COLLECTION INTRODUCTION
• 19.2. BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
• 19.3. NASAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION
• 19.4. OROPHARYNGEAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION
• 19.5. SPUTUM SPECIMEN COLLECTION
• 19.6. STOOL SPECIMEN COLLECTION
• 19.7. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 19.8. CHECKLIST FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
• 19.9. CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING A NASAL SWAB
• 19.10. CHECKLIST FOR OROPHARYNGEAL TESTING
• 19.11. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XIX. GLOSSARY
• 20.1. WOUND CARE INTRODUCTION
• 20.2. BASIC CONCEPTS RELATED TO WOUNDS
• 20.3. ASSESSING WOUNDS
• 20.4. WOUND THERAPY
• 20.5. WOUND DRESSINGS
• 20.6. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 20.7. CHECKLIST FOR WOUND ASSESSMENT
• 20.8. CHECKLIST FOR SIMPLE DRESSING CHANGE
• 20.9. CHECKLIST FOR WOUND CULTURE
• 20.10. CHECKLIST FOR INTERMITTENT SUTURE REMOVAL
• 20.11. CHECKLIST FOR STAPLE REMOVAL
• 20.12. CHECKLIST FOR WOUND CLEANSING, IRRIGATION, AND PACKING
• 20.13. CHECKLIST FOR DRAIN MANAGEMENT
• 20.14. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XX. GLOSSARY
• 21.1. FACILITATION OF ELIMINATION INTRODUCTION
• 21.2. BASIC CONCEPTS
• 21.3. PREVENTING CAUTI
• 21.4. INSERTING AND MANAGING INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERS
• 21.5. OBTAINING URINE SPECIMEN FOR CULTURE
• 21.6. REMOVING AN INDWELLING URINARY CATHETER
• 21.7. MANAGING OSTOMIES
• 21.8. APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS TO CATHETERIZATION
• 21.9. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 21.10. CHECKLIST FOR FOLEY CATHETER INSERTION (MALE)
• 21.11. CHECKLIST FOR FOLEY CATHETER INSERTION (FEMALE)
• 21.12. CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING A URINE SPECIMEN FROM A FOLEY CATHETER
• 21.13. CHECKLIST FOR FOLEY REMOVAL
• 21.14. CHECKLIST FOR STRAIGHT CATHETERIZATION – FEMALE/MALE (WITH URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION)
• 21.15. CHECKLIST FOR OSTOMY APPLIANCE CHANGE
• 21.16. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XXI. GLOSSARY
• 22.1. TRACHEOSTOMY CARE & SUCTIONING INTRODUCTION
• 22.2. BASIC CONCEPTS RELATED TO SUCTIONING
• 22.3. ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO AIRWAY SUCTIONING
• 22.4. OROPHARYNGEAL AND NASOPHARYNGEAL SUCTIONING CHECKLIST & SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 22.5. CHECKLIST FOR TRACHEOSTOMY SUCTIONING AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 22.6. CHECKLIST FOR TRACHEOSTOMY CARE AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 22.7. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS
• 22.8. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XXII. GLOSSARY
• 23.1. IV THERAPY MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION
• 23.2. IV THERAPY BASICS
• 23.3. INTRAVENOUS THERAPY ASSESSMENT
• 23.4. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 23.5. CHECKLIST FOR PRIMARY IV SOLUTION ADMINISTRATION
• 23.6. CHECKLIST FOR SECONDARY IV SOLUTION ADMINISTRATION
• 23.7. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
• 23.8. CHECKLIST FOR DISCONTINUING AN IV
• 23.9. SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS RELATED TO IV THERAPY
• 23.10. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• XXIII. GLOSSARY
• Appendix A – Hand Hygiene and Vital Signs Checklists
• Appendix B – Wound Dressings
• Appendix C – Head-to-Toe Assessment Checklist
• Appendix D: Information Related to Other Skills Referenced on the NCLEX-PN Test Plan

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Elizabeth Christman, River Falls, WI

Kimberly Ernstmeyer, River Falls, WI

Copyright Year: 2022

ISBN 13: 9781734914160

Publisher: Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Reviewed by Cindy Tumilty MSN-Ed, Assistant Professor, Tidewater Community College on 12/9/22

This textbook covers the all necessary portions of mental health. The authors cover the material in great detail across the lifespan. I felt the transition of the chapters and material were easy to follow and having a glossary section will be... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This textbook covers the all necessary portions of mental health. The authors cover the material in great detail across the lifespan. I felt the transition of the chapters and material were easy to follow and having a glossary section will be helpful to the reader. They made sure to be inclusive and demonstrate the many areas that care for mental health clients.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

Being a mental health nurse, I was impressed to see the book accurately make the reader aware of the various agencies and resources that are available. I did check out several of the links and they were working correctly.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

As a mental health nurse who worked during the pandemic, I saw first hand how everyone was impacted. I feel the text covers all populations well. I was impressed by how the separate chapter gave the reader such insight. The authors did a good job of threading the cultural interventions throughout the text.

Clarity rating: 5

I feel the text is presented very clear and easy for the reader to follow. The reader has the learning activities in each chapter that were easy to follow and understand.

Consistency rating: 5

The text is presented in a consistent format. Having the same layout of material, I feel makes it easier for the novice mental health reader to understand.

Modularity rating: 5

The content is divided fairly and makes it,I feel, easier for the reader to absorb the information and it is clearly expounded upon.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The chapters are presented in a consistent format thus making the novice and expert (student and instructor) able to have a better understanding.

Interface rating: 5

The connection of the material presented and the provided links are smooth and there did not appear to be any gaps in the material presented.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I read several chapters and glossaries from start to end carefully and I did not notice any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

I feel the text incorporated awareness, understanding, and responsiveness to the values, beliefs, and customs fairly.

I enjoyed this text. As mentioned, as a mental health nurse and instructor, I found this text to a great possible adaptation for our students. The text was presented very nicely. Great job.

Reviewed by Susan Fichera, Professor of Nursing, Northern Essex Community College on 11/13/22

This text addresses all necessary areas of mental health, and includes specific information regarding each age group across the lifespan, e.g., Leading Health Indicators across the lifespan." I am most impressed by the clarity and flow of each... read more

This text addresses all necessary areas of mental health, and includes specific information regarding each age group across the lifespan, e.g., Leading Health Indicators across the lifespan." I am most impressed by the clarity and flow of each chapter. The Learning Objectives are clearly stated. The Glossary is very helpful, and the Index is inclusive. There are many links that bring you directly to related content, seamlessly. In Ch 16, Community Assessment, Florence Nightingale is referenced for her focus on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The images are helpful, and demonstrate the array of places that both screenings and interventions takes place, - including school nurse's contribution which is often overlooked.

This book site many, many lead agencies and links you to the site! Healthy People 2030, SAMHSA, and many Needs Assessment tools, and other Evidence Based resources. Citations are also very recent.

This book is up to date, discussing the COVID Pandemic, and it's effect on Nursing. It has Sociocultural and Culturally Competent Interventions. That is an important aspect of nursing care. It addresses Health Equities and Inequities, and supports the learning by presenting the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) by presenting the imaging from the document, which enlivens the reading experience. Also, "Vulnerable Populations" are addressed in a separate chapter, but linked through the Community chapter, which is very helpful.

The font is pleasing, the images are helpful and supportive to the text which is very clear.

Each chapter follows the same format. I really appreciated the Learning Activities that are included at the end of the chapter. Also, the Glossary is at each chapter's end.

Chapters are clearly delineated. The book is also paginated, of course!

Yes, as mentioned, each chapter has the same organization, so the teacher and the student know what to expect.

Navigation and links are seamless, and thoughtfully placed.

I read 2 chapters and glossaries carefully. I did not note any issues.

This text has a focus on equity, and many images make that point wordlessly.

It's great! I applaud the Editors: Kimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC Dr. Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Standards and Conceptual Approach
• I. Chapter 1 Foundational Mental Health Concepts
• II. Chapter 2 Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
• III. Chapter 3 Stress, Coping, and Crisis Intervention
• IV. Chapter 4 Application of the Nursing Process to Mental Health Care
• V. Chapter 5 Legal and Ethical Conserations in Mental Health Care
• VI. Chapter 6 Psychotropic Medications
• VII. Chapter 7 Depressive Disorders
• VIII. Chapter 8 Bipolar Disorders
• IX. Chapter 9 Anxiety Disorders
• X. Chapter 10 Personality Disorders
• XI. Chapter 11 Psychosis and Schizophrenia
• XII. Chapter 12 childhood and Adolescence Disorders
• XIII. Chapter 13 Eating Disorders
• XIV. Chapter 14 Substance Use Disorders
• XV. Chapter 15 Trauma, Abuse, and Violence
• XVI. Chapter 16 Community Assessment
• XVII. Chapter 17 Vulnerable Populations
• XVIII. Chapter 18 Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness
• XIX. Answer Key

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About the book.

This textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY licensing developed specifically for prelicensure nursing students. The e-book and downloadable versions are free. Affordable print versions are published in collaboration with XanEdu and available on Amazon and in college bookstores.

Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Mental Health and Community Concepts course (543-110), the NCLEX-RN Test Plan, 1 and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Education Council’s Crosswalk Toolkit: Defining and Using Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Education. 2 Mental health and community health concepts are discussed while emphasizing stress management techniques, healthy coping strategies, referrals to community resources, and other preventative interventions. Nursing care for individuals with specific mental health and substance use disorders is examined, and the nurse’s role in community health needs assessments and caring for vulnerable populations is introduced.

The e-book is free and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF or other formats for offline use. Affordable print versions are also published in collaboration with XanEdu and are available on Amazon and in college bookstores. 

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Elizabeth Christman, DNP , RN, CNE

Kimberly Ernstmeyer , MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC

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