Resources for Special Populations
- Elderly
- Infant Mental Health & Adverse Childhood Events information and websites
- Pediatrics: the pharmacokinetics of kids and ADHD medications & Read About ODD
- Women/OB: information and links about pregnant women and women’s care
- Websites for Medical Conditions
About Group Therapy
- Introduction & Purpose
- Stages and Yalom’s Therapeutic Forces
- Types of Leadership & Conflicts
- Ethical Topics & Types of PMHNP Group Therapies
- Theoretical Perspectives
- The Problems with Group Therapy and References
Elements of Professionalism and Policy
Here are some main issues affecting advanced practice:
- Building Trust, Confidentiality/Privacy Issues
- Malpractice, Negligence, & Legal Terms
- More Information about Medicare & Medicaid (more specific)
- Professional Responsibility
- Scope of Practice, Licensure, and States with NO Physician Involvement
- Learn more about policy –by the American Nurse Association
Also, read about
- How to Write a Prescription & Dealing with Drug-Seeking Issues
- Medicare & Medicaid
- 8 Coding Mistakes & Medical Coding Resources
Nursing Theories
- An Introduction About Theory
- ALL Theories in Psychiatric Nursing
- Key Terms in Nursing Theory & Comparative Theories
- Some Major Models Outlined: King’s Conceptual System, Betty Neuman’s Systems Model, Roy’s Adaptation Model, Orem’s Self-Care Theory, and Newman’s Expanding Consciousness
Developmental Theories
Cognition and personality influences are shaped as the infant grows and certain theorists have been heavily researched and pivotal for understanding human development. These theories are a brief review but very important if you’re working with minors:
- Sigmund Freud’s 5 Stages of Personality, Id/Ego/Superego, & Defense Mechanisms
- Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development
- Jean Piaget’s 4 Stages of Cognitive Development
- Lawrence Kohlberg’s 6 Stages of Moral Development
- Harry Stack Sullivan’s Interpersonal Psychodynamic Theory
Other Theories
- Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Health Belief Model (borrowed middle range theory)
- The Transtheoretical Model/TTM “Stages of Change” (Reciprocal Interaction Worldview) -> About Motivational Interviewing
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Stages of Grief
Family
Nursing Research and Models
- Introduction of Nursing Research and Stages
- Nursing Ethics and the Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
- Research Models & Change Models and Instruments
- Timeline/milestones of Nursing Theory and Research
Additional External Links
- Academia: the easiest way to share/read research papers with millions of people across the world for FREE
- Current Nursing: find much information about mental health theories
- Different Blog Posts of Theorists
- Nurses Guild- Theories in Nursing also have a guild for Anatomy
- Nursing Lab: a general outline of nurse theories
- Nursology: a directory of nurse scholars, theory-focused groups/organizations, theory/research societies, & nursing model/theory gallery
- Research Gate: Discover scientific (or nursing) knowledge and make your research visible for FREE
- Theoretical Foundations of Nursing; a list/outline of theories
A simple overview of major mental illnesses:
Common Psych Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Developmental Disorder
- Memory Impairments
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Schizophrenia & About Psychosis
- SI in Healthcare, Prevention Tips & Help
Additional Mental Health Topics & Resources
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Memory Impairment
- Mood Disorders
- Personalty Dysfunction and Help
…help is also found in the common psych disorders’ links as well
Extra
Someone asked for help with the boards so just a sidebar, my review is truly nice and has helped others even after the board changes. I have no time to personally help a person. The website should answer most concerns and I also have different options, if you need additional reviews/guidance, definitely use the tips posted all over the website to help yourself and others. Check out the student sections
Quick Links
- Children/Kids Websites and Resources
- How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Make sure your PMHNP program is accredited!
MISC
- Alcohol Abuse and Drug Interactions
- Cultural Implications
- Cytochrome P450 and Metabolism
- Healthy Eating, Nutrition also about Older Adults & Infectious Diseases/HIV
