Description: "This book guides the novice psychiatric APRN into the role of a psychotherapist, not so much as in content of 'how to', but in the necessary process of 'becoming ready' to function in this capacity before applying techniques. This book helps the nurse prepare him or herself to handle the content of other 'how to' texts and enables them to use it therapeutically. This book is intended as a useful tool for psychiatric APRN students or psychiatric APRN graduates who desires to pursue this practice area and join us in becoming part of an 'urban legend'"--
Brief description:
Kathleen R. Tusaie, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS/NP-BC, is professor emerita, past lead faculty of the Psychiatric NP Program at the University of Akron, and co-owner of a private group practice.